Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy is located in Raleigh, NC. 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. Dorothea Dix Park 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 06/2022, Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy generated $20.4m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 33.4% per year over the past 6 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
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF RALEIGH, ENSURE THE CREATION AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF DOROTHEA DIX PARK AS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE - A TRANSFORMATIVE PUBLIC SPACE FOR COMMUNITY, HEALTH, AND CELEBRATION THAT WILL ENRICH OUR QUALITY OF LIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SINCE ITS FORMATION, THE CONSERVANCY HAS WORKED EXTENSIVELY AND EXCLUSIVELY TO FACILITATE THE ACQUISITION, CREATION, AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF A LARGE URBAN PARK (NOW KNOWN AS DOROTHEA DIX PARK) AS A PLACE TO MEANINGFULLY ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL CITIZENS OF RALEIGH, WAKE COUNTY, THE TRIANGLE REGION, AND THE ENTIRE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
GENERAL PARK PLANNING AND CAPITAL PROJECTSIN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF RALEIGH, DIX PARK CONSERVANCY ACCOMPLISHED:- INITIATE DESIGN OF THE GIPSON PLAY PLAZA, A GRAND ENTRANCE PLAZA AND DESTINATION ADVENTURE PLAY AREA.- DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF EARLY IMPACT CAPITAL PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE DAILY VISITOR EXPERIENCE AT THE PARK, E.G. SHELTERS, PLAY EQUIPMENT, BENCHES.- SUPPORT PLANNING EFFORTS AROUND IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER PHASES OF THE MASTER PLAN.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAMS:GENERAL PARK PLANNING AND CAPITAL PROJECTS: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF RALEIGH, DIX PARK ACCOMPLISHED: - 16 EVENTS WITH 138,000 ATTENDEES. EX. FALLING FOR LOCAL, YAPPY HOUR, MOVIES ON THE LAWN, INTER-TRIBAL POW WOW - 212 PROGRAMS WITH 8,898 ATTENDEES. EX. LITTLE EXPLORER, YOGA IN THE PARK, LEGACY SERIES, CONNECT + CREATE - 7 ACTIVATIONS WITH 112,950 ATTENDEE. EX. DISC GOLF, POP UP MUSEUM, WINGS OF THE CITY, SUNFLOWERS - HOSTED A 2ND DREAMVILLE FESVAL IN APRIL 2022. THIS TWO-DAY, 3RD PARTY EVENT, BROUGHT IN 80,000 ATTENDEES FROM 50 STATES AND 20 COUNTRIES AND GENERANG $6.7M IN DIRECT ECONOMIC IMPACT IN WAKE COUNTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Orage Quarles III Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Bill Ross Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Marjorie Hodges Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jim Hansen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dhamian Blue Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lucy Bode Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,366,760 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $562,324 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,366,760 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,412 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,831 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$11,795 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $20,351,546 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,988,321 |
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. | $248,690 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $431,943 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,794 |
Other employee benefits | $75,490 |
Payroll taxes | $56,404 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $11,818 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $107,620 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $55,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $150,074 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $65,230 |
Advertising and promotion | $501,288 |
Office expenses | $28,696 |
Information technology | $58,874 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $60,626 |
Travel | $28,004 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,465 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,480 |
Insurance | $6,818 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,025,490 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,057,018 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,329,767 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $6,142,149 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,886 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $21,158 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,320 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $404,180 |
Total assets | $22,967,592 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $54,924 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $250,000 |
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 | $304,924 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,586,026 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,076,642 |
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 | $22,967,592 |
Over the last fiscal year, Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy has awarded $304,599 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CITY OF RALEIGH PURPOSE: PUBLIC PROGRAMMING AT DIX PARK | $289,599 |
NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH NEWS PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR DIX PARK HISTORY PRGM | $15,000 |