Friends Of The Island Parks Inc is located in Dunedin, FL. The organization was established in 2002. 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. Friends Of The Island Parks Inc 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 The Island Parks Inc generated $153.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $117.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.6% 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:
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FRIENDS OF THE ISLAND PARKS INC IS A CSO CITIZENS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION WHOSE VOLUNTEERS ARE ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT HONEYMOON AND CALIDESI STATE PARKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FRIENDS OF THE ISLAND PARKS INC CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE FLORIDA PARK SERVICE MISSION TO PROVIDE RESOURCE BASED RECREATION WHILE PRESERVING, INTERRPRETING AND RESTORING NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES BY DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL TOURS, ECOLOGICAL DISPLAYS AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES AT THE HONEYMOON ISLAND ROTARY CENTENNIAL NATURE CENTER RCNC ON HONEYMOON ISLAND FOR ALL VISITORS TO ENJOY. THE RCNC IS OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR AND IN 2023 SERVED 30,560 VISITORS. THE FRIENDS CONTRIBUTED A CASH GRANT OF 43177 TO FUND A RANGER POSITION AT THE RCNC AND 840 FOR RCNC WIFI ACCESS.
THE FRIENDS OF THE ISLAND PARKS FRIENDS CONTINUED TO ASSIST THE PARKS IN THEIR MISSION BY FUND-RAISING FOR THE PARK. THE FRIENDS PURCHASED OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR THE NATURE CENTER AND PARK ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FOR 2,076, TRAIL MAPS FOR 1,073, A USED TRUCK FOR 17,996, MAINTENANCE MATERIAL FOR 1,786, PATCHING VARIOUS ROADS FOR 4,690, AND CRAFT, SCIENCE AND EACHING SUPPLIES FOR 1,442. AND, HOSTED A VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENING.
THE FRIENDS OF THE ISLAND PARKS INC PAID 18,000 FOR DISPLAYS AND TWO TELESCOPES FOR 7,028 FOR THE CALADESI DISCOVERY CENTER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Fortner President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sally Hess Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Nixon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Jean Barnes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Crockatt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ray Dabkowski Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $26,644 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,021 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $46,665 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $495 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $31,324 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $72,137 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $153,533 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $72,240 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $60 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $303 |
Insurance | $257 |
All other expenses | $3 |
Total functional expenses | $117,264 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $108,758 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,369 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $14,402 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $148,530 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,379 |
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 | $5,379 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $127,166 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,985 |
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 | $148,530 |
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Island Parks Inc has awarded $40,856 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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STATE OF FLORIDA PURPOSE: Support of Parks | $38,126 |
PINELLAS DISTRICT SCHOOLS PURPOSE: Dunedin Middle School LIFE Program | $2,730 |