Friends of West University Parks Fund
Friends of West University Parks Fund is a volunteer based organization dedicated to raising funds for development and improvement of parks and green spaces in the city of west university place.
Friends of West University Parks Fund at a glance
In short: Friends of West University Parks Fund gave $905K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $905K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $904,607
- +610.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $904,607
- +610.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $904,607
- Total assets
- $1,421,316
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of West University Parks Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of West University Place ($905K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of West University Parks Fund gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2023) to $905K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $905K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of West University Place Houston, TX | Park Development | $904,607 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,421,316 | $660,153 | $966,655 | $904,607 | 1 | $17,730 |
| 2023 | $1,799,895 | $566,532 | $169,239 | $127,357 | 1 | $16,997 |
| 2022 | $1,459,282 | $449,575 | $176,509 | $142,269 | 1 | $4,497 |
| 2021 | $1,057,007 | $311,096 | $632,172 | $603,685 | 1 | $1,275 |
| 2020 | $1,378,083 | $229,378 | $227,275 | $207,771 | 1 | $4,986 |
About Friends of West University Parks Fund
Based on IRS filings
Friends of West University Parks Fund is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in West University Place, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $905K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of West University Parks Fund is led by Donna Lamond, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 19 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donna Lamond
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Morrison
Chairman
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christi Young
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Parker
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Fertig
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Cheng
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Hill
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Beth Hapgood
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Eads
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Prescott
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Frances Dumay
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Huth
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitra Woody
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Olson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Jewett
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Hill
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Covington
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katy Turner
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Nicodemus
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Sarah Knysh (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chandradev Mehta (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Christina Kuhl (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Danny Droubi (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Grace O'Malley Ebaugh (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Foytlin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Jacobson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Susan White (2020–2021) — Parks & Recreation Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of West University Parks Fund
How much does Friends of West University Parks Fund give each year?
Friends of West University Parks Fund gave $905K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $127K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of West University Parks Fund?
Friends of West University Parks Fund reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $660K.
What is Friends of West University Parks Fund?
Friends of West University Parks Fund is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in West University Place, TX. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of West University Parks Fund operate?
Friends of West University Parks Fund has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Friends of West University Parks Fund's EIN?
Friends of West University Parks Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0192413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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