See Schedule OEstablished in 1986, Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is the non-profit transforming and revitalizing Buffalo Bayou. The organization's geographic focus is the 10-square mile stretch of the bayou that flows from Shepherd Drive, through the heart of downtown into the East End, and on to the Port of Houston Turning Basin. BBP creates and cares for inclusive public spaces such as Buffalo Bayou Park, constructs hike and bike trails, removes trash and debris from the waterway, and promotes the economic and social well-being of surrounding neighborhoods through affordable housing. BBP also activates the bayou with unique programs, public art, volunteer events and recreational opportunities that enrich Houston's quality of life.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $223k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $178k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $144k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $144k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentilevs Environment peers in Texas | $223k | — | — | $8k | $245k $261k |
Sr VP Capital Projects, Planning Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $178k | — | — | — | $181k $193k |
VP External Affairs Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $144k | — | — | $8k | $161k $172k |
VP Development Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $144k | — | — | $8k | $161k $172k |
VP Finance & Administration Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $145k $155k |
Director of Programming Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $126k $135k |
Sr Project Manager Project Manager Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $122k $130k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 40 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Buffalo Bayou Partnership Inc equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Buffalo Bayou Partnership Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Buffalo Bayou Partnership Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Buffalo Bayou Partnership Inc received $244,660 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Texas, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Buffalo Bayou Partnership Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Buffalo Bayou Partnership Inc falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Buffalo Bayou Partnership Inc equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are Buffalo Bayou Partnership Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Buffalo Bayou Partnership Inc reported $42.6M in total revenue and $12.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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