Charleston Parks Conservancy
- Assets
- $9.0m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Charleston, SC
- Founding
- 05/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-8375561
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, Charleston Parks Conservancy employed 23 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 12/2023, Charleston Parks Conservancy generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PARK RENOVATIONS: THE PARK RENOVATIONS PROGRAM IS AIMED AT RESTORING,REJUVENATING, AND REINVENTING COMMUNITY PARKS AND GREEN SPACES BYREPLACING OUTDATED EQUIPMENT, ADDING SIGNIFICANT HORTICULTURALFEATURES, AND REDESIGNING EXISTING PARKS FOR OPTIMAL USE. IN 2023 WEBEGAN RENOVATIONS FOR THE GARDENS AT ROSE PAVILION. WE ALSO HELPEDREMOVE OVERGROWN PLANT MATERIAL IN SEVERAL PARKS TO IMPROVE SAFETYAND ENJOYMENT OF THESE SPACES.
GARDEN IN THE PARKS: THROUGH THE GARDEN IN THE PARKS PROGRAM, THECONSERVANCY PROVIDES CARE AND MAINTENANCE TO MORE THAN 20 PARKS ANDGREENSPACES. VOLUNTEERS CARE FOR AND MANAGE THESE SPACES AS IF THEYWERE THEIR OWN GARDENS. IN 2023, VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED OVER 6,920 HOURS OFSERVICE TO CARE FOR THE PARKS.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING: THE CONSERVANCY'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTPROGRAMMING INCLUDES COMMUNITY GARDENING, AND MANY FREE PARK-RELATEDCOMMUNITY EVENTS. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY GARDENING PROGRAM, THECONSERVANCY MAINTAINS THREE COMMUNITY GARDENS AND PROVIDESOPPORTUNITIES TO LEASE GARDEN PLOTS, LEARN TO GARDEN NATURALLY, PROVIDEFRESH FOOD FOR LOCAL FOOD BANKS, AND ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE OF THEENVIRONMENT AND LOCAL COMMUNITY. IN 2023, THE CONSERVANCY DONATED OVER4,200 POUNDS OF PRODUCE TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES. OUR FREE COMMUNITYEVENTS INCLUDED FAMILY PROGRAMS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND PUBLIC ART,WITH OVER 9,000 ATTENDEES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Gibadlo Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Anthony Mcalister Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jason Kronsberg Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Greer Hostetter Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Harry Lesesne Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Hammond Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $205,900 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $250,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $758,643 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $96,330 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,214,543 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $25,825 |
| Investment income | $182,645 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$279,663 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$30,003 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,113,347 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $109,447 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,945 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,066,134 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $114,131 |
| Payroll taxes | $88,028 |
| 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 | $14,947 |
| Fees for services: Other | $271,538 |
| Advertising and promotion | $43,673 |
| Office expenses | $14,091 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $90,308 |
| Travel | $7,914 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,020 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,965 |
| Insurance | $19,297 |
| All other expenses | $57,382 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,083,045 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $644,425 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,000 |
| 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 | $20,702 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $34,671 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,744,174 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $511,383 |
| Total assets | $8,976,355 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $92,011 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $34,423 |
| 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 | $511,383 |
| Total liabilities | $637,817 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,776,127 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $562,411 |
| 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 | $8,976,355 |