See Schedule O Discovery Green's mission is to operate and guide the evolution of an uncommonly beautiful urban green space in the heart of Houston that serves as a village green for our city, a source of health and happiness for our citizens, and a window into the incredible diversity of arts, talents, and traditions that enrich life in Houston.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $156k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $141k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President (thru 07/23) 75th to 90th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers in Texas | $156k | — | — | $13k | $176k $188k |
Artistic Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $141k | — | — | $12k | $161k $172k |
COO Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $145k $155k |
Operations Director Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $140k $150k |
Development Director 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $124k $132k |
President (as of 07/23) Median to 75th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers in Texas | — | — | — | — | $109k $117k |
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 20 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Discovery Green Conservancy equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports 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.
Down 32%
from 2022
From $260k in 2022 to $176k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 32% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 10%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 6% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 3% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Discovery Green Conservancy
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Green Conservancy earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Green Conservancy received $176,130 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in Texas, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Discovery Green Conservancy compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Discovery Green Conservancy falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Discovery Green Conservancy equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are Discovery Green Conservancy's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Discovery Green Conservancy reported $9.4M in total revenue and $9.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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