Friends Of The Island Parks Inc

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Robert Fortner
President
$0
Sally Hess
Secretary
$0
Joseph Nixon
Treasurer
$0
Jean Barnes
Director
$0
Brian Crockatt
Director
$0
Ray Dabkowski
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Island Parks Inc has awarded $40,856 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

STATE OF FLORIDA

PURPOSE: Support of Parks

$38,126

PINELLAS DISTRICT SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: Dunedin Middle School LIFE Program

$2,730
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