Charleston Parks Conservancy is located in Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Charleston Parks Conservancy employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Charleston Parks Conservancy 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 12/2021, Charleston Parks Conservancy generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO INSPIRE THE PEOPLE OF CHARLESTON TO CONNECT WITH THEIR PARKS AND TOGETHER CREATE STUNNING PUBLIC SPACES AND A STRONG COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PARK RENOVATIONS: THE PARK RENOVATIONS PROGRAM IS AIMED AT RESTORING, REJUVENATING, AND REINVENTING COMMUNITY PARKS AND GREEN SPACES BY REPLACING OUTDATED EQUIPMENT, ADDING SIGNIFICANT HORTICULTURAL FEATURES, AND REDESIGNING EXISTING PARKS FOR OPTIMAL USE. IN 2021, THE CONSERVANCY PARTNERED WITH THE CLEMSON DESIGN/BUILD PROGRAM TO CREATE TWO NEW PUBLIC SPACES ON THE WEST ASHLEY BIKEWAY IN THE ARDMORE NEIGHBORHOOD.
GARDEN IN THE PARKS: THROUGH THE GARDEN IN THE PARKS PROGRAM, THE CONSERVANCY PROVIDES CARE AND MAINTENANCE TO MORE THAN 20 PARKS AND GREENSPACES. VOLUNTEERS CARE FOR AND MANAGE THESE SPACES AS IF THEY WERE THEIR OWN GARDENS. IN 2021, VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED OVER 1,500 HOURS OF SERVICE TO CARE FOR THE PARKS.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING: THE CONSERVANCY'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING INCLUDES COMMUNITY GARDENING, AND MANY FREE PARK-RELATED COMMUNITY EVENTS. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY GARDENING PROGRAM, THE CONSERVANCY MAINTAINS THREE COMMUNITY GARDENS AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO LEASE GARDEN PLOTS, LEARN TO GARDEN NATURALLY, PROVIDE FRESH FOOD FOR LOCAL FOOD BANKS, AND ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND LOCAL COMMUNITY. IN 2021, THE CONSERVANCY DONATED OVER 3,750 POUNDS OF PRODUCE TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES. MANY COMMUNITY EVENTS WERE CURTAILED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. IN 2021, VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED OVER 1,000 HOURS OF SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY GARDENS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tom Mcgquire Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $148,269 |
Leslie Wade Interim Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $59,408 |
Charles Mclendon Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sean Sykes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
W Scott Parker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jessica Gibadlo Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $109,158 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $201,522 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $703,617 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,050 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,014,297 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $80,286 |
Investment income | $211,967 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $259,769 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $75,744 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,642,063 |
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. | $207,677 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,099 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $569,607 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $104,361 |
Payroll taxes | $55,481 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,967 |
Fees for services: Other | $213,673 |
Advertising and promotion | $67,071 |
Office expenses | $9,324 |
Information technology | $733 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $84,222 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,379 |
Interest | $1,618 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,229 |
Insurance | $11,635 |
All other expenses | $45,012 |
Total functional expenses | $1,540,616 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,203,088 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $57,700 |
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 | $21,436 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $51,174 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,316,003 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $10,649,401 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,123 |
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 | $65,123 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,175,278 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $409,000 |
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 | $10,649,401 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Charleston Parks Conservancy has recieved totaling $222,651.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Richmond, VA PURPOSE: LIGHT THE LAKE 2021 AND TEDDY BEAR PICNIC 2022 PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP | $20,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $18,800 |
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,924 |
Pathfinder Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $15,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $11,700 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Charleston Parks Conservancy Charleston, SC | $10,649,401 | $1,642,063 |
Green Heart Project Inc Charleston, SC | $936,939 | $961,920 |
American Camellia Society Fort Valley, GA | $38,188 | $497,701 |
American Camellia Society Trust Inc Fort Valley, GA | $13,232,140 | $510,360 |
Bountiful Cities Project Asheville, NC | $888,465 | $452,284 |
North American Rock Garden Society Inc Raleigh, NC | $684,489 | $523,384 |
Trustees Garden Club Inc Savannah, GA | $232,951 | $164,910 |
Society Of Municipal Arborists East Point, GA | $71,217 | $301,459 |
Garden Club Of Georgia Inc Athens, GA | $2,855,774 | $318,153 |
Marietta Educational Garden Cen Inc Marietta, GA | $483,782 | $162,567 |
Tryon Garden Club Inc Tryon, NC | $2,960,936 | $164,631 |
Garden Club Of South Carolina Inc Columbia, SC | $636,112 | $215,610 |