Mahalo
Houston, TX

Friends of West University Parks Fund

EIN 76-0192413
Environment & Animal Welfare Parks, Trails & Green Spaces
Mission

The Friends of West University Parks Fund is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising funds for the development, improvement, and stewardship of parks and green spaces in the City of West University Place.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) Contributions are tax-deductible

About Friends of West University Parks Fund

The Friends of West University Parks Fund (EIN 76-0192413) is an active, donor-facing nonprofit that raises private funds to design, build, and improve parks and park facilities in West University Place. The organization operates fundraising events, capital campaigns, and sponsorship programs to support park renovations, playgrounds, fitness installations, and new park development. In the last 2–3 years the Friends have been involved in completion and celebration of multiple park improvement projects (including Wier Park renovations and other site improvements), supported the Youth Fitness Challenge Course at Colonial Park, and continued annual fundraising events such as the Park Lovers' Ball. The organization maintains current public Form 990 filings and an active web presence, and it partners with the City of West University Place and local sponsors for projects and multi-year program sponsorships.

Notable achievements

Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park development

Funded and helped develop Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park after the land donation by a resident, expanding West U's park system with a new community park.

Wier Park renovations completed

Supported capital improvements and the public celebration of Wier Park upgrades, improving amenities and accessibility for residents.

Youth Fitness Challenge Course installed

Spearheaded funding and sponsorship for the Youth Fitness Challenge Course at Colonial Park, with multi-year sponsorship commitments for ongoing support.

At a glance

Total assets
$1.4M
Annual revenue
$660K
Tax status
501(c)(3)
EIN
76-0192413
Location
Houston, TX
On Mahalo since
May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Operates as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 76-0192413) with public Form 990 filings and current financial reporting.
Active municipal partner: formally recognized by the City of West University Place as the philanthropic organization that raises funds for park construction and improvements.
Local sponsorship and community support, including multi-year corporate sponsorships for programmatic installations and events.

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