Friends Of Kenilworth Aquaticgardens is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (N11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Friends Of Kenilworth Aquaticgardens employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Kenilworth Aquaticgardens 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, Friends Of Kenilworth Aquaticgardens generated $239.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $292.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 20.7% 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 ENSURE THE PARK IS WELL-MAINTAINED, WELL-ENJOYED AND WELCOMING FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT - FOKAG PROVIDES SAFE, CULTURALLY ENRICHING EVENTS YEAR-ROUND TO HELP CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE PARK; HOSTING WELL-ATTENDED FAMILY DAYS, SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, AND AN ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST. FOKAG ALSO PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS THE PARK'S SIGNATURE ANNUAL LOTUS AND WATER LILY FESTIVAL, WHICH ATTRACTS AN AVERAGE OF 13,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR.
EDUCATION - THROUGH A ONE-WEEK SPRING BREAK CAMP AND A TWO-WEEK SUMMER CAMP, FOKAG INTRODUCES HUNDREDS OF LOCAL CHILDREN FROM THE SURROUNDING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY TO THE PARK - A PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN OR RARELY VISITED RESOURCE IN THEIR BACKYARD. CAMPERS EXPLORE THE WETLANDS, PONDS, PLANTS, AND ANIMALS ALONGSIDE TEENS AND ADULTS FROM THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD, AND THEN VENTURE TO OTHER LOCAL PARKS TO EXPAND THEIR EXPERIENCE. THESE PROGRAMS FOSTER A SENSE OF BELONGING AND LIFELONG APPRECIATION FOR NATURE.
STEWARDSHIP - FOKAG PROVIDES PERSONNEL, FINANCIAL, AND MATERIAL RESOURCES TO HELP MAINTAIN THE PARK. OVER THE YEARS, MANY FOKAG VOLUNTEERS HAVE CONTRIBUTED THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO REMOVE AND PICK-UP TRASH AND SUPPORT VARIOUS PARK PROJECTS. IN ADDITION, GRANTS SECURED BY FOKAG HAVE BEEN USED TO UPGRADE PARK TRAILS AND INFRASTRUCTURE, DESIGN AND INSTALL INFORMATIONAL SIGNS, AND PURCHASE AMENITIES TO ENHANCE EVERY VISITOR'S EXPERIENCE. FOKAG REGULARLY ACQUIRES AND DONATES MUCH-NEEDED SUPPLIES, SUCH AS LANDSCAPING TOOLS AND MATERIALS, AND NATIVE PLANTS. FURTHERMORE, FOKAG'S FUNDRAISING EFFORTS HAVE ALSO ENABLED THE PARK TO UTILIZE LOCAL YOUNG ADULTS' WORK CREWS FOR RESTORATION PROJECTS REINFORCING COMMITMENT TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND THE PARK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sheena Foster Executive Director As Of 06/2023 | Officer | 32 | $51,537 |
Tina O'connell Executive Director Until 03/2023 | Officer | 32 | $24,107 |
Shannah Cumberbatch Interim Ed From 03/2023 Until 06/2023 | Officer | 32 | $0 |
Justin Lini Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rachel Wells Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dana Fronczak Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $65,471 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $173,602 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $239,073 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $209 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $239,282 |
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. | $75,644 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,540 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $79,756 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,953 |
Payroll taxes | $16,498 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $49,779 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,730 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,038 |
Travel | $5,447 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $884 |
Insurance | $12,739 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $292,120 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,904 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $95,211 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $23,310 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,600 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $884 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $178,909 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,087 |
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 | $20,087 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $149,592 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,230 |
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 | $178,909 |