Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy Inc. (WWGC) is a Houston-based nonprofit responsible for the stewardship and long-term care of 291 acres of restored prairie, wetlands, and parkland within the Willow Waterhole Greenway. The Greenway serves as both a critical component of regional flood mitigation infrastructure and a deeply used public green space supporting recreation, education, and community life.
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy at a glance
In short: Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy gave $17K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $17,000
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $3,610,179
- -45.3% 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 Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Levitt Pavilion Houston Inc ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Levitt Pavilion Houston Inc Houston, TX | MusicFest support | $17,000 |
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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 | $3,610,179 | $1,608,024 | $4,737,710 | $17,000 | 1 | $186,968 |
| 2023 | $6,605,342 | $1,523,874 | $1,845,137 | — | — | $327,228 |
| 2022 | $6,926,605 | $5,291,403 | $477,817 | — | — | $12,536 |
| 2021 | $2,113,019 | $2,057,125 | $41,055 | — | — | $36 |
| 2020 | $95,949 | $56,002 | $19,746 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $59,693 | $36,434 | $35,959 | — | — | — |
About Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Based on IRS filings
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K. Net investment income was $187K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy is led by Katherine Newton, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Newton
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$43K (2024)
Bill Burhans
President
Member → Vice President, 2020
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Richards
Secretary
Recording Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Edmondson
Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Byers
Member
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Sacks
Member
Member → Past President, 2021
Past President → Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trudy Holmes
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Runge
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill King
Vice President
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Naff
Member
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Ball
Member
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny Haskins
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luanne Novak
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alejandro Ramirez
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Strobel
Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Bryan
Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Anthony Robert (2019–2023) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Donna Robert (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Russell Schexnayder (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Sarah Ball (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Cindy Chapman (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Gayle Nesom (2022) — Member
- Former: Waymon Moore (2022) — Member
- Former: Bruce Krewinghaus (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Christopher Zider (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Ralph Rieger (2019–2021) — Past President
- Former: William King (2020–2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $43K, to Katherine Newton (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
How much does Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy give each year?
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy gave $17K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy?
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy?
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Houston, TX. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy operate?
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy's EIN?
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0685448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
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