Philadelphia Parks Alliance
- Assets
- $282.9k
- Revenue
- $391.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 09/1985
- Data as of
- 05/2021
- EIN
- 23-2250610
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 05/2021, 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 05/2021, Parks & Rec Heroes Fund generated $391.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $519.8k during the year ending 05/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.1% 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
2021
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:
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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.
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alex Doty Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $85,000 |
Robert P Thomas Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Naveen Mallikarjuna Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Maura Mccarthy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Burnett President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Walter Marlin Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $25,848 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $312,297 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $338,145 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $52,871 |
| Investment income | $359 |
| 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 | $391,375 |
| 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. | $102,084 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,312 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $73,676 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,870 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,331 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,925 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,682 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,790 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $87,307 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,626 |
| Information technology | $8,047 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,832 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $118 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,567 |
| All other expenses | $162 |
| Total functional expenses | $519,835 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $40,613 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $177,271 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $40,000 |
| 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 | $1,231 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $23,747 |
| Total assets | $282,862 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,396 |
| 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 | $28,262 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $22,017 |
| Total liabilities | $90,675 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $58,401 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $133,786 |
| 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 | $282,862 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Philadelphia Parks Alliance has recieved totaling $55,250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: ADVOCAY UNRESTRICTED | $30,250 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fairmount Park Conservancy Philadelphia, PA | $18,681,659 | $13,830,460 |
Chesapeake Conservancy Inc Annapolis, MD | $13,236,349 | $13,997,052 |
New York Restoration Project New York, NY | $17,760,231 | $5,638,155 |
Columbiana Restoration & Beautification Committee Columbiana, OH | $434,099 | $3,165,275 |
National Center For Electronics Recyling Vienna, WV | $611,266 | $3,611,645 |
Capital Crossroads Spec Improvement District Of Columbia Inc Columbus, OH | $1,963,441 | $3,189,743 |
Nurture Nature Foundation New York, NY | $30,506,291 | $2,642,254 |
The Greenwood Gardens & Nature Short Hills, NJ | $30,406,289 | $2,445,108 |
Friends Of Derry Township Parks & Recreation Hershey, PA | $223,882 | $913,516 |
Greater Newark Conservancy Inc Newark, NJ | $13,066,036 | $2,115,520 |
Wethersfield Foundation Inc Amenia, NY | $44,341,605 | $3,639,809 |
Friends Of The Pittsburgh Urban Forest Pittsburgh, PA | $3,690,341 | $1,725,352 |