EIN 76-0288131

Moody Gardens

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
88
State
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Moody Gardens is an educational tourist destination, with a golf course and hotel in Galveston, Texas which opened in 1986. The non-profit destination uses nature to educate and excite visitors about conservation and wildlife.
Total revenues
$64,588,427
2023
Total expenses
$64,133,825
2023
Total assets
$74,235,851
2023
Num. employees
88
2023

Program areas at Moody Gardens

Construction/maintenance/renovation of facilities at Moody Gardens for the park board of trustees.
Operation of public facilities at Moody Gardens for the park board of trustees.
Operation of the golf course for the city of galveston
Revenues received from the operation of a hotel, public beach, convention center, animal habitat, botanical Gardens, therapeutic programs for the handicapped, theater productions, museum, educational programs, and other permanent or seasonal exhibits and/or attractions for the park board of the city of galveston. Revenues are derived from admissions, rentals, concessions, and food and beverage sales related to operations consistent with its charitable status as an organization that lessens burdens of government.
Revenues received from the operation of the municipal golf course for the city of galveston. Revenues are derived from greens fees, rentals, concessions, merchandise and food and beverage sales related to operations consistent with its charitable status as an organization that lessens burdens of government.
Settlement revenue was received during fye 9/30/2023 for lost program-related revenue in several prior years.

Grants made by Moody Gardens

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Communities in Schools City of Galveston CountyRenovation of the Golf Course at Moody Gardens$249,416

Who funds Moody Gardens

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF)Gulf Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities Technical Diving Operations and Coordination$223,875
Marek Family FoundationTo Provide Support for the Advancement of Rehabilitation, Conservation, Recreation, and Research$5,000
The Gerhard and Diane Hill Charitable FoundationCharitable$870

Personnel at Moody Gardens

NameTitleCompensation
Kathy LebrunTreasurer$120,000
Robert CalliesGeneral Manager$121,833
Jerrilynn HamacheckDirector of Sales$105,402
Patricia ThornburgDirector of Catering$130,118
Richard TernstromDirector , Hotel Food$108,353
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Moody Gardens

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$149,564
Investment income and dividends$943,385
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,410,260
Gross sales of inventory$64,218,782
Miscellaneous revenues$686,956
Total revenues$64,588,427

Form 990s for Moody Gardens

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-13990PFView PDF
2022-092023-08-11990PFView PDF
2021-092022-08-09990PFView PDF
2020-092021-08-15990PFView PDF
2019-092020-10-01990PRView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Marek Family Foundation
June 14, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
June 14, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Hope Blvd
Galveston, TX 77554
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Galveston County, TX
Website URL
moodygardens.com/ 
Phone
(409) 744-4673
Facebook page
moodygardens 
Twitter profile
@moodygardens 
IRS details
EIN
76-0288131
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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