Philadelphia Parks Alliance

Organization Overview

Philadelphia Parks Alliance, operating under the name Parks & Rec Heroes Fund, is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 05/2022, Parks & Rec Heroes Fund employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Parks & Rec Heroes Fund 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 05/2022, Parks & Rec Heroes Fund generated $837.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $524.9k during the year ending 05/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PHILADELPHIA PARKS ALLIANCE'S MISSION IS TO CHAMPION THE PUBLIC'S INTEREST IN OUTSTANDING PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE PHILADELPHIA PARKS ALLIANCE ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF PHILADELPHIA PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, AND RECREATION CENTERS; AND PROVIDES PROGRAMMATIC AND FISCAL SUPPORT TO THE CITY'S RECREATION CENTERS: 1) PARKS AND RECREATION ADVOCACY - THE ALLIANCE BUILDS AND ORGANIZES COALITIONS OF SUPPORT FOR IMPROVED PUBLIC SPACES, RECREATION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH. 2) RECREATION CENTER PROGRAMMING - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PHILADELPHIA PARKS AND RECREATION, THE ALLIANCE ASSISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATION ADVISORY COUNCILS, THE GOVERNING BODIES FOR RECREATION CENTERS, AND ORGANIZATION OF RECREATIONAL EVENTS. THE ALLIANCE ALSO SERVES AS A CONDUIT FOR GRANTS FOR SPECIFIC RECREATION CENTERS AND GENERAL RECREATION PROGRAMMING. 3) DIRECT PROGRAMMING - THE ALLIANCE LEADS PARK TOURS AND ORGANIZES TRAINING FOR RECREATION ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS. 4) STEWARDSHIP AND CLEANUPS - THE ALLIANCE PERIODICALLY ACTS AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR RECREATION ADVISORY COUNCILS. THE ALLIANCE MANAGES CLEAN UPS AT NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUNDS AND RECREATION CENTERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
James Burnett
President
$0
Robert P Thomas
Vice Preside
$0
Maura Mccarthy
Treasurer
$0
Kara Franklin
Board Member
$0
Darren Libpscomb
Board Member
$0
Alex Doty
Executive Di
$85,000

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $28,262
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$697,632
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$725,894
Total Program Service Revenue$110,702
Investment income $799
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 $837,395

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