Friends Of Lakeshore State Park

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Susan Frautschi
Director
$0
David Wenstrup
President
$0
Manuel Raynal
Vice President
$0
Peter Campbell
Treasurer
$0
Mary Jo Layden
Secretary
$0
Jill Broekhuizen
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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