2017-11-01T11:32:41-07:00 2016-12-31 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2016-01-01 454477343 Cullinan Park Conservancy CULL 7135574049 PO Box 422 Sugarland TX 77487 Gary Tuma President 2017-11-01 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Gary Tuma PO Box 422 Sugar Land TX 77479 346988 false false X www.cullinanparkconservancy.org X 2010 TX The Cullinan Park Conservancy is committed to raising capital funds for the development of the Cullinan Park, a park owned by City of Houston, Texas and Houston Park Board and leased to and operated by the City of Sugar Land, Texas. 9 9 0 0 506997 346421 0 567 0 506997 346988 500000 0 0 3755 3755 7839 6003 7839 509758 499158 -162770 512258 349488 0 512258 349488 The Cullinan Park Conservancy is committed to enhancing and protecting the natural beauty of the Cullinan Park for the use and enjoyment of wildlife and human visitors alike. false false 504456 500000 The Conservancy is focused on a number of efforts that will help enhance the Parks status as, in the words of its major donor Nina Cullinan, a place of beauty and peacefulness in the city. Current efforts emphasize fundraising for development of a permanent restroom, trails, canoe launches, signage and other means of better access to Cullinan Park. The Conservancy works closely with the City of Sugar Land Parks Department to develop the plans for the park in accordance with the updated Master Plan (2012). 504456 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 false 0 false false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false X Bob Richter 7135574049 PO Box 422 Sugarland TX 774870422 X Ann Hamilton President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John Garland Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tom Madonna Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Bob Richter Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Susie Goff Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Wendy Kelsey Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Neale Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Olson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Emily Todd Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gary Tuma Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 346421 346421 0 567 567 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 346988 567 500000 500000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1520 1520 0 3755 3755 0 1691 1000 691 0 1358 1191 167 0 0 542 542 0 0 0 0 0 0 892 892 0 509758 502733 3270 3755 0 497638 349488 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14620 0 0 0 0 0 512258 349488 0 0 X 32638 349488 479620 512258 349488 512258 349488 -162770 X false false false X 13100 506997 346421 866518 0 72993 72993 13100 579990 346421 939511 667191 272320 567 567 0 0 940078 0.28970 0.25550 X Current Year Facts and Circumstances: FACTS & CIRCUMSTANCES TESTCullinan Park Conservancy submits that throughout its existence to date and in the future, it qualifies as a public charity under Internal Revenue Code 509(a)(1) by satisfying the requirements of Regulations 1.170A-9(e)(3) as follows:(i). Ten Percent Test: Cullinan Park Conservancy has historically and normally can be expected in the future to receive over 10% of its total support from the general public. During 2015, the Conservancy finalized an agreement with the City of Sugar Land, Texas for park improvements. The Conservancy continues the fundraising campaign to support the Park improvements. (ii). Attraction of Public Support: The Cullinan Park Conservancy was formed as a non-profit corporation in 2010, as a project of the Houston Parks Board, a 509(a)(1) public charity. The Conservancy seeks to enhance and protect the natural beauty of Joseph S. and Lucie H. Cullinan Park at Oyster Creek, a 750-acre park on the southwestern outskirts of Houston, located to the west of Addicks-Howell Road, to the north of US 90, in Sugar Land, Texas. Joseph S. and Lucie H. Cullinan Park It is well known as a place to enjoy birding, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and other outdoor activities in the midst of a rapidly urbanizing area. The Park is operated under an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and the City of Sugar Land. Sugar Land has responsibilities for operating and maintaining the park. The Conservancy supports the Citys efforts with private resources.(iii). Percentage of Financial Support: The Cullinan Park Conservancy received approximately 15% of its total support from public sources in its first five years and can reasonably expect for that ratio to rise to above 20% in the next two years. (iv). Sources of Support: The Cullinan Park Conservancy receives its support from a representative number of foundations and individuals, rather than receiving almost all of its support from the members of a single family or small group of individuals. (v) Representative Governing Body: Cullinan Park Conservancys governing body is composed of 9 civic and business leaders and an advisory board of 14 persons with relevant experience. (vi). Availability of Facilities or Services and Public Participation: Cullinan Park Conservancy is focused on enhancement of the Cullinan Park as a place of beauty and peacefulness in the city that will be open free of charge to the public. CONCLUSION: Cullinan Park Conservancy believes it qualifies as a publicly supported charity described in IRC 509(a)(1) pursuant to the facts and circumstances test found in Treasury Regulation 1.170A-9(e)(3). Cullinan Park Conservancy has and will receive well in excess of ten percent (10%) of its total support from qualifying public sources. The organizations efforts will enhance Cullinan Park as a natural park for the enjoyment and recreation of Fort Bend and Harris County residents. Cullinan Park Conservancy is governed by a public board and possesses all the characteristics that describe organizations that meet this test. =============================================================== RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true City of Sugar Land 2700 Town Center Blvd Sugar Land TX 77479 Gov't 500000 0 Park improvements 1 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Cullinan Park Conservancy (CPC) contributes funds pursuant to a 30 year Interlocal agreement with the City of Houston and the City of Sugar Land to fund on-going improvements at Cullinan Park. CPC monitors the use of the funds by meeting regularly with the City of Sugar Land and contractors for updates on the improvements. Starting in 2017, CPC will request an accounting of funds spent at the end of each CPC fiscal year. (No CPC funds were expended prior to 2017). Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Form is reviewed by the Treasurer and presented to the governing body prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Each director annually signs a statement which affirms that he/she has received a copy of the conflict of Interest policy; has read and understands the policy; has agreed to comply with the policy; and understands that the Organization, in order to maintain its federal tax exemption, must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one of its tax-exempt purposes. As a part of the Annual Compliance Agreement, and at any time during the year when circumstances change, each director of the Organization shall disclose any relationship, position or circumstance which could contribute to a conflict of interest, or appearance of a conflict, so that the best interests of the Organization are not compromised. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Upon request