Smith Memorial Playgrounds
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 46
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 03/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-1353547
Organization Overview
Smith Memorial Playgrounds is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Smith Memorial Playgrounds employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Smith Memorial Playgrounds 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, Smith Memorial Playgrounds generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.2% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
SMITH MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND AND PLAYHOUSE, LOCATED IN EAST FAIRMOUNT PARK, HAS BEEN A TREASURED DESTINATION FOR OVER 100 YEARS. ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNSTRUCTURED FREE PLAY FOR CHILDREN. SMITH CONTRIBUTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY CHILDREN, STRONG FAMILIES, AND SAFE COMMUNITIES BY:1) MAINTAINING A PROUD TRADITION FOR FREE FAMILY ADMISSION;2) PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO REACH A DIVERSE AUDIENCE; AND 3) ADVOCATING FOR THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SMITH MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND AND PLAYHOUSE, LOCATED IN EAST FAIRMOUNT PARK, HAS BEEN A TREASURED DESTINATION FOR OVER 100 YEARS. ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNSTRUCTURED FREE PLAY FOR CHILDREN. SMITH CONTRIBUTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY CHILDREN, STRONG FAMILIES, SAFE COMMUNITIES BY:1) MAINTAINING A PROUD TRADITION OF FREE FAMILY ADMISSION;2) PARTERNING WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO REACH A DIVERSE AUDIENCE; AND3) ADVOCATING FOR THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Frances Hoover Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $120,324 |
Anna Forrester President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marc Mannella Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shanell Ransom Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erik Sendel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lindsey Ermey Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $2,555 |
| Membership dues | $1,454 |
| Fundraising events | $48,633 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $102,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $873,749 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,028,391 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $135,694 |
| Investment income | $14,771 |
| 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 | $1,180,108 |
| 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. | $123,932 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,697 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $319,416 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,301 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,605 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,572 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $50,751 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $61,213 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $9,107 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $28,064 |
| Travel | $26,787 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $10,759 |
| All other expenses | $59,321 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,660,379 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $691,969 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $492,344 |
| 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 | $7,200 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,191,513 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,124 |
| 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 | $109,650 |
| Other liabilities | $222,846 |
| Total liabilities | $362,620 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $69,636 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $759,257 |
| 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 | $1,191,513 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Smith Memorial Playgrounds has recieved totaling $409,300.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pew Charitable Trusts Washington, DC PURPOSE: Civic Life | $200,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: SPORTS/LEISURE | $107,200 |
Pincus Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
Connelly Foundation West Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Dewitt Van Evera Foundation Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
The William M King Charitable Foundation Mc Gaheysville, VA PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHILDRENS RECREATION | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
City Parks Foundation Inc New York, NY | $46,351,327 | $21,146,324 |
Pier55 Inc New York, NY | $281,389,922 | $61,475,219 |
Bryant Park Corporation New York, NY | $13,271,219 | $15,814,011 |
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Harpers Ferry, WV | $31,433,012 | $14,528,575 |
Paul Simons Foundation Inc Stony Brook, NY | $121,782,003 | $9,487,542 |
Rosedale And Rosehill Cemetery Association Linden, NJ | $201,463,807 | $21,638,955 |
Prospect Park Alliance Inc Brooklyn, NY | $34,463,999 | $14,619,569 |
Avalon Nature Preserve Inc Stony Brook, NY | $43,010,885 | $9,560,636 |
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | $20,284,178 | $5,028,888 |
Friends Of Hudson River Park Inc New York, NY | $3,524,338 | $4,419,034 |
White Haven Memorial Park Inc Pittsford, NY | $20,072,674 | $7,692,818 |
John Bartram Association Philadelphia, PA | $5,352,246 | $2,805,370 |