Friends Of Lakeshore State Park is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Lakeshore State Park 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 12/2022, Friends Of Lakeshore State Park generated $220.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $199.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 39.0% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FUND, SUPPORT, ASSIST AND PROMOTE LAKESHORE STATE PARK PROGRAMS, IMPROVEMENTS AND AMENITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF A PARK NATURALIST AND A DIVERSITY INTERN TO DEVELOP AND LEAD EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALONG WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND DEMONSTRATION MATERIALS. NUMBER OF PROGRAMS HELD RETURNED TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS. UPDATED SIGNAGE AND TOOLS USED FOR FISHING EDUCATION. PROVIDED FUNDS USED FOR SUPPLIES AT INFORMAL EDUCATIONAL BONFIRE PROGRAMS.
WATER QUALITY: FUNDED 4 APPLICATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE FLIGHT CONTROL SPRAY USED TO ENCOURAGE GEESE POPULATIONS TO CONGREGATE ON TURF AWAY FROM IMMEDIATE TRAIL AND WATER EDGES. THIS PREVENTS THEIR DROPPINGS FROM WASHING DIRECTLY INTO THE WATERWAYS AND ALLOWS THE TURF TO TAKE UP MORE OF THE PHOSPHORUS IN THE DROPPINGS. VEGETATION: ANNUAL PRAIRIE AND VEGETATION IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE. PURCHASED OVER 4500 FORBS AND NATIVE PLANTS THAT WERE PLANTED BY VOLUNTEERS WORKING IN CONCERT WITH DNR STAFF.
INFRASTRUCTURE ADDITIONS AND MAINTENANCE: REPLACED/ADDED 4 TABLES AND 2 BENCHES AS PART OF A MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM CREATED TO SUPPORT LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES ($17,000). ADDED NEW BIKE RACKS TO THE PARK ($2,233). PROVIDED VOLUNTEER SUPPLIES FOR PAINTING OF HARBOR RAILING ALONG SOUTH APPROACH TO THE PARK AND PLANTING OF VEGETATION ($707). REPLACED A WORN MOWER ($499).
VISITOR & EDUCATION CENTER: CONTINUED PREPARATORY WORK ON INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY FOR PLANNED BUILDING. WATER/SEWER STUDY COMPLETED AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL STUDY ON FEASIBILITY OF USING ENGINEERED WETLANDS FOR WASTEWATER DISPERSAL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Frautschi Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
David Wenstrup President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Manuel Raynal Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter Campbell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Jo Layden Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jill Broekhuizen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $2,061 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $7,153 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $207,880 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $148 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $217,094 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $532 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,470 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $220,096 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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 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 | $6,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,845 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $119,219 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $988 |
Office expenses | $1,100 |
Information technology | $821 |
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 | $604 |
All other expenses | $3,000 |
Total functional expenses | $199,584 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $208,419 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $40,623 |
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 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $57,367 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $306,409 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $721 |
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 | $721 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $199,124 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $106,564 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $306,409 |