Illinois Park And Recreation Association

Organization Overview

Illinois Park And Recreation Association is located in Lagrange, IL. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Illinois Park And Recreation Association employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Illinois Park And Recreation Association 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, Illinois Park And Recreation Association generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ILLINOIS PARKS AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONALS IN THE ILLINOIS PARK, RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

IPRA PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS - IPRA OFFERS SEVERAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING, CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR (CPSI),CERTIFIED PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONAL (CPRP), AND CERTIFIED PARK AND RECREATION EXECUTIVE (CPRE). THE CPSI PROGRAM CERTIFIES INDIVIDUALS TO INSPECT PLAYGROUNDS FOR SAFETY HAZARDS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL STANDARDS SET BY THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS AND CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION. THE CPRP CERTIFICATION IS THE NATIONAL STANDARD FOR ALL PARKS AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS WHO WANT TO BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF THEIR PROFESSION. FINALLY, THE CPRE PROGRAM IS A NEW CERTIFICATION THAT ESTABLISHES A NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MANAGERIAL, ADMINISTRATIVE,AND EXECUTIVE PARKS AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS.


EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE - IPRA HOSTS AN ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY OVER 4,200 ATTENDEES AND EXHIBITORS WHO PARTICIPATE IN ABOUT 150 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS. IPRA ALSO CONDUCTS THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL WHICH PROVIDES PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS ACROSS ILLINOIS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION TO GAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE BASE, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES NEEDED FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT.


SECTION EVENTS SUCH AS SENIOR GAMES, PARK PURSUIT, TEEN SKI TRIP,AND VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE MEMBERSHIP. THESE EVENTS WERE ATTENDED BY OVER 500 PARTICIPANTS AND OVER 40 TEAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Barry Franks
Interim Direc.
$132,531
Elizabeth P Johnson
Conference Direc.
$107,297
Deborah Trueblood
Executive Direc
$78,829
Doug Damery
Chair
$0
Trisha Breitlow
Chair-Elect
$0
Erin Folk
Past Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$1,034,317
Investment income $7,543
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $38,333
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 $1,080,193

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