Friends Of Metro Parks

Organization Overview

Friends Of Metro Parks is located in Fairlawn, OH. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Metro Parks 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, Friends Of Metro Parks generated $137.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $108.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.4% 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 990EZ Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3

PATHWAYS TO PARKS: THIS PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN IN GRADES ONE THROUGH FIVE. CHILDREN EXPERIENCE VARIOUS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO THEM IN THE SUMMIT COUNTY METRO PARKS. THE ACTIVITIES HAVE A NATURALIST THEME. WE WORK WITH AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO SET UP FIELD TRIPS AND ENCOURAGE TEACHERS TO FOLLOW UP ON THE STUDENT'S PROGRAM EXPERIENCE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A "TEACHER'S KIT" TO BRING INTO THEIR CLASSROOMS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$42,084
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Membership dues$23,808
Investment income $25
Gain or Loss$0
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising-$13
Other Revenue$71,303
Total Revenue$137,207

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Friends Of Metro Parks has recieved totaling $27,755.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dicks Sporting Goods Foundation

Coraopolis, PA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC LANDS FUND PLEDGE EXPENSE

$10,000
Dicks Sporting Goods Foundation

Coraopolis, PA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC LANDS FUND PLEDGE EXPENSE

$10,000
Akron Community Foundation

Akron, OH

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$5,500
Lehner Family Foundation

Akron, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$2,000
F W Albrecht Family Foundation

Akron, OH

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$250
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5
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