Friends Of The Parks
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $346.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 10/1975
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 36-2844241
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Parks is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Friends Of The Parks employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The 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 12/2023, Friends Of The Parks generated $346.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $566.1k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) per year over the past 8 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS OF THE PARKS INSPIRES, EQUIPS, AND MOBILIZES A DIVERSE CHICAGO TO ENSURE AN EQUITABLE PARK SYSTEM FOR A HEALTHY CHICAGO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS PROGRAM- PARTNERS WITH AND EDUCATES PARK ADVISORY COUNCILS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND CITIZENS TO IMPROVE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND OPEN SPACES.
STEWARDSHIP AND OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES
RESEARCH PLANNING AND POLICY PROGRAM - SERVES TO PROTECT CHICAGO'S NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, PRESERVES, AND LAKEFRONT BY CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND ANALYZING THE CURRENT STATE OF THE PARKS IN ORDER TO ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT WILL LEAD TO DIRECT IMPROVEMENT OF CHICAGO PARKS.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM - PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, AS WELL AS SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Juanita Irizarry Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $149,366 |
Bronwyn Nichols Lodato Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Thurman Foreman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lauren Moltz 1st Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Frederick Bates Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Deborah Strauss 2nd Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $30,625 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $40,347 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $266,147 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $337,119 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $346,594 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $313,420 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,601 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,018 |
| Fees for services: Management | $78,245 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,760 |
| Office expenses | $23,968 |
| Information technology | $10,636 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,420 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,315 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,801 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $566,118 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $445,215 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $73,369 |
| 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 | $22,942 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $436,574 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $103,922 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,085,022 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,569 |
| 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 | $769,312 |
| Total liabilities | $773,881 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $308,141 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,000 |
| 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 | $1,085,022 |