Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Orage Quarles III
Chair
$0
Bill Ross
Vice Chair
$0
Marjorie Hodges
Secretary
$0
Jim Hansen
Treasurer
$0
Dhamian Blue
Director
$0
Lucy Bode
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy has awarded $304,599 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CITY OF RALEIGH

PURPOSE: PUBLIC PROGRAMMING AT DIX PARK

$289,599

NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH NEWS

PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR DIX PARK HISTORY PRGM

$15,000
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