The Fund For Parks And Recreation In Boston

Organization Overview

The Fund For Parks And Recreation In Boston is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Fund For Parks And Recreation In Boston employed 115 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fund For Parks And Recreation In Boston is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Fund For Parks And Recreation In Boston generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS WITH CLEAN, GREEN, SAFE, AND ACCESSIBLE OPEN SPACE IN MORE THAN 2,300 ACRES OF PARK LAND THROUGHOUT THE CITY INCLUDING PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, ATHLETIC FACILITIES, CITY SQUARES, URBAN WILDS, STREET TREES, THREE ACTIVE CEMETERIES, SIXTEEN HISTORIC BURYING GROUNDS, AND TWO GOLF COURSES. OUR DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR 217 CITY PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND ATHLETIC FIELDS, TWO GOLF COURSES, 65 SQUARES, 17 FOUNTAINS, 75 GAME COURTS, 16 HISTORIC AND THREE ACTIVE CEMETERIES, URBAN WILDS, FOUR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELDS, AND APPROXIMATELY 125,000 TREES,ALL COVERING 2,346 ACRES, 1,000 OF WHICH COMPRISE THE HISTORIC EMERALD NECKLACE. WE ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR MORE THAN 35,000 STREET TREES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FUNDS, GRANTS OR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED TO PROVIDE BOSTON RESIDENTS WITH RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.


FUNDS, GRANTS OR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED TO PROVIDE BOSTON RESIDENTS WITH RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE FRANKLIN PARK GOLF COURSE.


FUNDS, GRANTS OR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED TO PROVIDE BOSTON RESIDENTS WITH RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE GEORGE WRIGHT GOLF COURSE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Your Electrical Solution Inc
Construction
$150,000
Friends Of Martins Park Inc
Construction
$467,500
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,248,158
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,248,158
Total Program Service Revenue$4,533,887
Investment income $24,869
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$95,025
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,711,889

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Fund For Parks And Recreation In Boston has awarded $1,717,200 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: MARTIN'S PARK

$1,000,000

RICHARD & SUSAN SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION

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Newton, MA

PURPOSE: MARTIN'S PARK

$500,000

THE RANDS FOUNDATION

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Westwood, MA

PURPOSE: MARTIN'S PARK MAINTENANCE ENDOWMENT

$100,000

BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

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Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: DOROTHY CURRAN WEDNESDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES

$30,000

HIGHLAND STREET FOUNDATION

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Newton, MA

PURPOSE: PREPARE SELECT BASEBALL FIELDS FOR LITTLE LEAGUE SEASON

$25,000

DD BASKIN ROBBINS FOUNDATION

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Canton, MA

PURPOSE: BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD BASKETBALL LEAGUE

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that The Fund For Parks And Recreation In Boston has recieved totaling $107,511.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
George B Henderson Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: FOR THE BENEFIT FO THE HISTORIC BURYING GROUNDS INITIATIVE FOR GRAVE MARKER CONSERVATION AT ELIOT BURYING GROUND

$40,000
Herb Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc

Glastonbury, CT

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$25,000
Boston Bruins Charitable Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT

$22,500
The East Boston Foundation

East Boston, MA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY CENTER TO SUPPORT TEEN PROGRAMS AND YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAMING.

$12,500
Highland Street Connection

Newton, MA

PURPOSE: FOR YOUTH PROGRAMMING.

$2,500
New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Inc

Foxboro, MA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$2,500
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