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Exploration Green Conservancy

EIN 46-4607075 · Houston, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EXPLORATION GREEN CONSERVANCY (THE ORGANIZATION) WAS INCORPORATED IN DECEMBER 2013 UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ACT. EXPLORATION GREEN CONSERVANCY IS DEDICATED TO CREATING, MAINTAINING, AND OPERATING THE HABITAT RESTORATION AND RECREATION FACILITIES WITHIN EXPLORATION GREEN WHILE CONCURRENTLY SUPPORTING THE USE OF THE AREA FOR STORM WATER IN ORDER TO: ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE FOR RESIDENTS IN THE GREATER BAY AREA; PROVIDE ABUNDANT NATURAL HABITAT AREAS FOR MIGRATING AND RESIDENT WILD BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE WILDLIFE; CREATE NATURE TRAILS FOR HIKING, BIKING, AND PEDESTRIAN COMMUTING, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND OTHER RECREATION AREAS; CREATE FUNCTIONING WETLANDS, LAKES AND OTHER WATER FEATURES; AND SPONSOR EDUCATION EFFORTS VIA AREA SCHOOLS AND OTHER GROUPS TO ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF NATURAL HABITATS, WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, WETLANDS, AND STORM WATER ISSUES.

Income
$148,047
Spending
$99,726
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
19 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
1,100

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $91,485 spent. EXPLORATION GREEN CONSERVANCY IS DEDICATED TO CREATING, MAINTAINING, AND OPERATING THE HABITAT RESTORATION AND RECREATION FACILITIES WITHIN EXPLORATION GREEN WHILE CONCURRENTLY SUPPORTING THE USE OF THE AREA FOR STORM WATER IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE FOR RESIDENTS IN THE GREATER BAY AREA; PROVIDE ABUNDANT NATURAL HABITAT AREAS FOR MIGRATING AND RESIDENT WILD BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE WILDLIFE; CREATE NATURE TRAILS FOR HIKING, BIKING, AND PEDESTRIAN COMMUTING, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND OTHER RECREATION AREAS; CREATE FUNCTIONING WETLANDS, LAKES AND OTHER WATER FEATURES; AND SPONSOR EDUCATION EFFORTS VIA AREA SCHOOLS AND OTHER GROUPS TO ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF NATURAL HABITATS, WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, WETLANDS, AND STORM WATER ISSUES. EXPLORATION GREEN CONSERVANCY IS DEDICATED TO CREATING, MAINTAINING, AND OPERATING THE HABITAT RESTORATION AND RECREATION FACILITIES WITHIN EXPLORATION GREEN WHILE CONCURRENTLY SUPPORTING THE USE OF THE AREA FOR STORM WATER IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE FOR RESIDENTS IN THE GREATER BAY AREA; PROVIDE ABUNDANT NATURAL HABITAT AREAS FOR MIGRATING AND RESIDENT WILD BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE WILDLIFE; CREATE NATURE TRAILS FOR HIKING, BIKING, AND PEDESTRIAN COMMUTING, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND OTHER RECREATION AREAS; CREATE FUNCTIONING WETLANDS, LAKES AND OTHER WATER FEATURES; AND SPONSOR EDUCATION EFFORTS VIA AREA SCHOOLS AND OTHER GROUPS TO ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF NATURAL HABITATS, WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, WETLANDS, AND STORM WATER ISSUES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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