Friends of West University Parks Fund
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.
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
- Website
- www.westuparks.org
- On Mahalo since
- May 2026
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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