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Houston, TX

UPPER KIRBY DISTRICT FOUNDATION

EIN 80-0472449
Community & Economic Development Neighborhood & Community Spaces
Mission

To benefit, support and enhance the Upper Kirby District in Houston through education and community programs, public improvements, utilization of services, and beautification and environmental efforts. The Foundation operates as a donor-facing nonprofit that supports public space, community programming, and neighborhood quality of life.

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

About UPPER KIRBY DISTRICT FOUNDATION

Upper Kirby District Foundation is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 80-0472449) that works to improve the quality of life in the Upper Kirby neighborhood through public improvements, community programming, and placemaking. The Foundation serves as the nonprofit umbrella for Levy Park (operating as Levy Park Conservancy) and leads initiatives in park operations, public art, and neighborhood beautification.

The organization is an active, donor-facing charity with recent Form 990 filings and multi-year program revenues. In the last 2–3 years it has continued to run regular public programming at Levy Park (free/low-cost wellness, arts, education and music events), maintain the park as a City of Houston public space, and manage related community improvements and initiatives.

Notable achievements

Levy Park redevelopment & reopening

Led the Foundation’s role in the transformational redevelopment of Levy Park (project partnership that completed and reopened the park in 2017), creating a six-acre urban park that is the organization’s primary program platform and community asset.

Multiple design and urban-space awards

The rebuilt Levy Park has been recognized with several design and urban-development awards (including local ULI and AIA honors and other industry recognitions) that highlight the project’s quality and community impact.

High program reach and weekly visitation

Since reopening the park the Foundation (through Levy Park Conservancy) has maintained active programming—over a dozen recurring free programs—and reports park visitation measured in the thousands per week (a regularly cited figure is nearly 10,000 visitors weekly).

At a glance

Total assets
$3.1M
Annual revenue
$1.8M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
80-0472449
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

Charity Navigator profile and rating (three-star/88% accountability & finance-focused score), indicating basic transparency and financial oversight metrics for donors.
Multiple urban-design and public-space awards for Levy Park (ULI Houston, AIA Houston and other honors) reflecting peer recognition of the park redevelopment.
Local media recognition (e.g., Houston Press Best New Park) and sustained positive community feedback about park programming and amenities.

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