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Moody Gardens Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$64.6M (2023)

Expenses
$64.1M (2023)

Total Assets
$74.2M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$16.6M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$64,588,427
Expenses
$64,133,825
Net Income
$454,602
Net Assets
$57,603,057
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $149,564
0.2%
Interest Revenue $149,682
0.2%
Dividends $793,703
1.2%
Sales of Assets -$1,410,260
Other Income $686,956
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,635,093
5.7%
Compensation of Officers* $577,067
0.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,235,851
Total Liabilities $16,632,794
Net Assets $57,603,057
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Zendt (President/Director) $380,567 $46,733
Leon Garrison (Hotel Manager) $150,000 $20,691
Patricia Thornburg (Director Of Catering) $130,118 $16,950
Robert Callies (General Manager) $121,833 $19,375
Kathy Lebrun (Cfo/Treasurer) $120,000 $38,991
Richard Ternstrom (Director, Hotel Food) $108,353 $7,191
Steven J Yarotsky (General Manager) $102,000 $23,440
E Douglas Mcleod (Chairman/Director) $20,500 $0
John Ippolito (Director/Secretary) $19,300 $983
Allan Matthews (Director) $18,650 $0
Luis R Hernandez (Vp/Director/Audit Comm Chair) $18,050 $6,276
Kimberly Gaido (Ex Oficio Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$59,530,187
Expenses
$53,754,750
Net Income
$5,775,437
Net Assets
$54,554,718
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $61,000
0.1%
Interest Revenue $25,516
0.0%
Dividends $410,078
0.7%
Sales of Assets $144,869
0.2%
Other Income $812,579
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,909,892
11.0%
Compensation of Officers* $477,474
0.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,232,325
Total Liabilities $9,677,607
Net Assets $54,554,718
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Zendt (President/Director) $302,174 $30,028
Leon Garrison (Hotel Manager) $162,250 $21,795
Felipe Gonzalez (Hotel Executive Chef) $144,071 $20,159
Kathy Lebrun (Cfo/Treasurer) $127,750 $31,803
Robert Callies (General Manager) $123,150 $19,508
Steven J Yarotsky (General Manager) $107,234 $24,279
Jerrilynn Hamacheck (Director Of Sales) $105,402 $19,841
E Douglas Mcleod (Chairman/Director) $12,550 $0
John Ippolito (Director/Secretary) $12,550 $916
Allan Matthews (Director) $11,250 $0
Luis R Hernandez (Vp/Director/Audit Comm Chair) $11,200 $5,477
Jeff Ossenkop (Ex Oficio Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$48,195,867
Expenses
$40,104,665
Net Income
$8,091,202
Net Assets
$54,625,932
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $90,063
0.2%
Dividends $213,810
0.4%
Sales of Assets $331,868
0.7%
Other Income $934,542
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,224,943
5.5%
Compensation of Officers* $284,018
0.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,160,043
Total Liabilities $9,534,111
Net Assets $54,625,932
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Zendt (President/Director) $171,918 $30,258
Leon Garrison (Hotel Manager) $119,000 $14,874
Felipe Gonzalez (Hotel Executive Chef) $106,766 $14,118
Kathy Lebrun (Cfo/Treasurer) $93,500 $20,269
Robert Callies (General Manager) $90,100 $13,574
Steven J Yarotsky (General Manager) $78,352 $16,270
Jerrilynn Hamacheck (Director Of Sales) $77,737 $13,817
E Douglas Mcleod (Chairman/Director) $4,875 $0
John Ippolito (Director/Secretary) $4,875 $458
Allan Matthews (Director) $4,725 $0
Luis R Hernandez (Vp/Director/Audit Comm Chair) $4,125 $2,519
Maureen Patton (Ex Oficio Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$36,867,482
Expenses
$42,928,677
Net Income
-$6,061,195
Net Assets
$45,637,887
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $236,469
0.6%
Dividends $77,622
0.2%
Sales of Assets $26,629
0.1%
Other Income $1,052,954
2.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,349,663
5.5%
Compensation of Officers* $315,518
0.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,597,377
Total Liabilities $10,959,490
Net Assets $45,637,887
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Zendt (President/Director) $202,718 $30,833
Jamie Weir (Director Of Sales) $170,964 $21,634
Leon Garrison (Hotel Manager) $140,000 $18,847
Felipe Gonzalez (Hotel Executive Chef) $133,988 $18,306
Richard Ternstrom (Hotel F&B Director) $106,576 $6,247
Patricia Kennedy (Director Of Catering) $102,369 $15,460
Kathy Lebrun (Cfo/Treasurer) $92,750 $11,665
E Douglas Mcleod (Chairman/Director) $5,550 $0
John Ippolito (Director/Secretary) $5,550 $1,831
Allan Matthews (Director) $4,600 $0
Luis R Hernandez (Vp/Director/Audit Comm Chair) $4,350 $5,560

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$58,329,810
Expenses
$59,925,618
Net Income
-$1,595,808
Net Assets
$51,402,439
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $221,306
0.4%
Dividends $50,161
0.1%
Sales of Assets $54,262
0.1%
Other Income $1,167,916
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,469,277
5.8%
Compensation of Officers* $325,906
0.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $65,248,442
Total Liabilities $13,846,003
Net Assets $51,402,439
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Zendt (President/Director) $193,270 $11,578
Jamie Weir (Director Of Sales) $167,559 $12,960
Felipe Gonzalez (Hotel Chef) $132,083 $11,541
Leon Garrison (Hotel Manager) $130,417 $12,779
John Peterson (Treasurer/Controller) $113,786 $10,809
Patricia Kennedy (Director Of Catering) $101,766 $9,864
Robert Callies (Attractions Manager) $100,164 $10,265
E Douglas Mcleod (Chairman/Director) $5,100 $0
Allan Matthews (Director) $4,800 $0
John Ippolito (Director/Secretary) $4,600 $2,289
Luis R Hernandez (Vp/Director/Audit Comm Chair) $4,350 $3,514
Maureen Patton (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$101,172,779
Expenses
$64,953,151
Net Income
$36,219,628
Net Assets
$53,006,293
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $124,718
0.1%
Dividends $47,984
0.0%
Sales of Assets $14,721
0.0%
Other Income $43,674,639
43.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,116,746
3.3%
Compensation of Officers* $325,825
0.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,822,559
Total Liabilities $25,816,266
Net Assets $53,006,293
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Zendt (President/Director) $193,029 $13,228
John Zendt (President/Director) $193,029 $13,228
Jamie Weir (Director Of Sales) $161,430 $12,174
Felipe Gonzales (Hotel Chef) $131,241 $10,966
Leon Garrison (Hotel Manager) $130,000 $10,917
John Peterson (Treasurer/Controller) $113,646 $10,262
John Peterson (Treasurer/Controller) $113,646 $10,262
E Douglas Mcleod (Chairman/Director) $5,250 $0
Allan Matthews (Director) $4,800 $0
John Ippolito (Director/Secretary) $4,750 $2,308
Luis R Hernandez (Vp/Director/Audit Comm Chair) $4,350 $3,494
Joyce Calver Mclean (Ex Officio Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$53,532,724
Expenses
$69,214,834
Net Income
-$15,682,110
Net Assets
$16,685,129
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $72,263
0.1%
Dividends $42,510
0.1%
Sales of Assets $23,139
0.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $16,669,265
24.1%
Compensation of Officers* $324,410
0.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,016,543
Total Liabilities $18,331,414
Net Assets $16,685,129
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Zendt (President/Director) $191,968 $13,191
John Zendt (President/Director) $191,968 $13,191
Jamie Weir (Director Of Sales) $160,759 $12,147
Leon Garrison (Hotel Manager) $130,000 $10,917
Felipe Gonzales (Hotel Chef) $128,753 $6,762
John Peterson (Treasurer/Controller) $113,092 $10,240
John Peterson (Treasurer/Controller) $113,092 $10,240
E Douglas Mcleod (Chairman/Director) $5,100 $0
John Ippolito (Director/Secretary) $5,100 $2,352
Allan Matthews (Director) $4,800 $0
Luis R Hernandez (Vp/Director/Audit Comm Chair) $4,350 $3,392
Joyce Calver Mclean (Ex Officio Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$50,814,815
Expenses
$67,093,230
Net Income
-$16,278,415
Net Assets
$32,266,630
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $78,234
0.2%
Dividends $39,181
0.1%
Sales of Assets $32,489
0.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $16,999,414
25.3%
Compensation of Officers* $315,944
0.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,180,109
Total Liabilities $18,913,479
Net Assets $32,266,630
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Zendt (President/Director) $187,360 $14,585
John Zendt (President/Director) $187,360 $14,585
Jamie Weir (Director Of Sales) $160,295 $11,577
Garvin O'neil (Hotel Gen. Manager) $147,788 $9,432
John Peterson (Treasurer/Controller) $110,334 $9,579
John Peterson (Treasurer/Controller) $110,334 $9,579
Robert Callies (Attractions Manager) $97,000 $9,045
John Ippolito (Director/Secretary) $5,050 $2,117
E Douglas Mcleod (Chairman/Director) $4,450 $0
Allan Matthews (Director) $4,450 $0
Luis R Hernandez (Vp/Director/Audit Comm Chair) $4,300 $3,521
Miguel Aleman (Ex Officio Director 8/15 8/16) $0 $0
Joyce Calver Mclean (Ex Officio Director 09/16 Pres) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$54,060,435
Expenses
$66,578,373
Net Income
-$12,517,938
Net Assets
$48,481,501
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $59,925
0.1%
Dividends $37,942
0.1%
Sales of Assets $43,543
0.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $16,528,152
24.8%
Compensation of Officers* $314,812
0.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,814,399
Total Liabilities $21,332,898
Net Assets $48,481,501
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Zendt (President/Director) $186,232 $12,294
John Zendt (President/Director) $186,232 $12,294
Garvin O'neil (Hotel Gen. Manager) $156,742 $11,324
Jamie Weir (Director Of Sales) $154,522 $11,100
Robin Murphy (Hotel Chef) $147,696 $4,213
John Peterson (Treasurer/Controller) $109,530 $9,436
John Peterson (Treasurer/Controller) $109,530 $9,436
John Ippolito (Director, Secretary) $5,250 $2,822
Allan Matthews (Director) $4,950 $0
E Douglas Mcleod (Chairman/Director) $4,500 $0
Luis R Hernandez (V P/Director/Audit Comm Chair) $4,350 $2,783
Melvin Williams (Ex Officio Director 10/14 7/15) $0 $0
Miguel Aleman (Ex Officio Director 08/15 Pres) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$47,705,872
Expenses
$60,236,186
Net Income
-$12,530,314
Net Assets
$61,098,681
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $44,114
0.1%
Dividends $38,699
0.1%
Sales of Assets $3,120
0.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $16,099,165
26.7%
Compensation of Officers* $307,520
0.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,044,732
Total Liabilities $18,946,051
Net Assets $61,098,681
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Zendt (President/Director) $181,950 $11,045
John Zendt (President/Director) $181,950 $11,045
Garvin O'neil (Hotel Gen. Manager) $149,968 $9,964
Jamie Weir (Director Of Sales) $147,731 $9,875
Urs Schmid (Hotel Chef) $138,703 $9,514
John Peterson (Treasurer/Controller) $107,120 $8,250
John Peterson (Treasurer/Controller) $107,120 $8,250
John Ippolito (Director, Secretary) $4,950 $2,646
Allan Matthews (Director) $4,800 $0
E Douglas Mcleod (Chairman/Director) $4,350 $0
Luis R Hernandez (V P/Director/Audit Comm Chair) $4,350 $3,505
Melvin Williams (Ex Officio Director 5/14 Pres) $0 $0
Craig Brown (Ex Officio Director 10/13 4/14) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$103,311,233
Expenses
$51,279,598
Net Income
$52,031,635
Net Assets
$75,152,220
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $58,679,944
56.8%
Interest Revenue $41,238
0.0%
Dividends $38,428
0.0%
Sales of Assets $2,528
0.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $9,162,727
17.9%
Compensation of Officers* $302,710
0.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $92,085,467
Total Liabilities $16,933,247
Net Assets $75,152,220

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$66,536,978
Expenses
$46,688,838
Net Income
$19,848,140
Net Assets
$23,060,412
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $20,001,000
30.1%
Interest Revenue $36,691
0.1%
Dividends $39,618
0.1%
Sales of Assets $13,984
0.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $4,554,348
9.8%
Compensation of Officers* $300,250
0.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,699,576
Total Liabilities $16,639,164
Net Assets $23,060,412

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$54,140,409
Expenses
$66,678,595
Net Income
-$12,538,186
Net Assets
$3,117,208
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,988,875
11.1%
Interest Revenue $30,790
0.1%
Dividends $37,816
0.1%
Sales of Assets $6,563
0.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $27,007,564
40.5%
Compensation of Officers* $302,000
0.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,008,649
Total Liabilities $15,891,441
Net Assets $3,117,208

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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