Sleeping Giant Park Association Inc
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $46.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Hamden, CT
- Founding
- 02/1977
- Data as of
- 08/2017
- EIN
- 06-0946510
Organization Overview
Sleeping Giant Park Association Inc is located in Hamden, CT. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sleeping Giant Park Association Inc 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 08/2017, Sleeping Giant Park Association Inc generated $46.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $15.6k during the year ending 08/2017. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2017
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN SLEEPING GIANT PARK. MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PRINTING AND PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING NEWSLETTERS TO MEMBERS, PUBLICIZING THE PARK TO MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC IN OUR EFFORTS TO PRESERVE THIS STATE PARK AND ADD LAND TO THE PARK, MAINTAINING THE PARK'S TRAIL NETWORK AND LEADING HIKES ON THE TRAILS MAINTAINED BY THE ASSOCIATION TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND NATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRINT AND MAIL THREE NEWSLETTERS TO 1,800 MEMBERS. THESE EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE HIKING TRAILS AVAILABLE TO THEM AS WELL AS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, NATURE, AND UPCOMING HIKES IN THE PARK.
LEAD 15 FREE PUBLIC HIKES AT THE PARK: MAINTAIN ALL TRAILS (OVER 32 MILES OF TRAILS), INCLUDING CLEANING FALLEN OR BROKEN TREES DUE TO HURRICANE AND/OR SNOWSTORM DAMAGE, REPAINTING TRAIL MARKERS, REMOVING INVASIVE SPECIES, TRASH CLEANUP, AND GENERAL TRAIL MAINTENANCE. PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO VOLUNTEERS (I.E. BOY SCOUTS, SCHOOL GROUPS, ETC.) WHO PERFORM WORK AT THE PARK. MAINTAIN GARDEN WITH PLANTS DESIGNED FOR THE PRESERVATION OF BUTTERFLIES AND WORK TO LIMIT THE DAMAGE DONE BY THE EMERALD ASH BORER. MAINTAIN WEBSITE WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARK AND IT'S ACTIVITIES.
PURCHASE MERCHANDISE RELATED TO THE SLEEPING GIANT STATE PARK (I.E. T-SHIRTS, BOOKS, POSTERS, ETC.) FOR SALE TO MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC TO PROMOTE THE PARK AND THE ASSOCIATION, DEVELOP SUPPORT FROM MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC, AND MAINTAIN A HIGH LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING SLEEPING GIANT STATE PARK AS ONE OF CONNECTICUT'S PREMIER STATE PARKS.
OTHER EXPENSES FOR INSURANCE, VOLUNTEER MATERIALS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH SUPPLIES, AUDIT FEE, STATE FEES, ETC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Johanna Becker Merchandice Chair | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Gilbert Spencer Historian | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Deane Hetric Giant Master Chair | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Michael Miller President | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Julie Hulten Community Outreach & Recording Secretary | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Karen Marotta Corresponding Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $45,101 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,118 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $46,219 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,007 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,563 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65,829 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $937,537 |
| Total assets | $1,003,366 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $732,244 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $271,122 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,003,366 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sleeping Giant Park Association Inc has recieved totaling $113.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $113 |
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