Rockford Park District Foundation
- Assets
- $12.1m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $409.3k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Rockford, IL
- Founding
- 10/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-3083192
Organization Overview
Rockford Park District Foundation is located in Rockford, IL. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rockford Park District Foundation 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, Rockford Park District Foundation generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO THE ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITYTHE COMMUNITY RELIED HEAVILY ON THE PARK DISTRICT IN 2021 AS THE PANDEMIC CONTINUED. PHASE 2 OF TRAILS AT ATWOOD PARK WAS COMPLETED WITH FUNDS FROM THE FOUNDATION. COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS MUSIC IN THE PARK, CITY OF GARDENS HANGING FLOWER BASKETS AND SIDEWALK FLOWER POTS, SNOW SCULPTING, FESTIVAL OF FRIGHTS, DOMINGOS EN EL PARQUE AND LIVE AT LEVINGS WERE ALL MADE POSSIBLE BY THE FOUNDATION. DOG PARKS AND WASHINGTON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER BENEFITED FROM DONATIONS FROM THE FOUNDATION.THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SERVICES THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS BUDDY BASEBALL, BE SOCIAL ADULT PROGRAM, AND JR. CHARIOT'S WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL PROVIDED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FUNDED IN PART BY THE FOUNDATION
YOUTHTHE FOUNDATION FUNDED THE REPLACEMENT OF KEYE-MALLQUIST PLAYGROUND WHICH INCLUDED AN ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND SURFACE AND PARK RENOVATIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTED YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO PAY TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING, CAMPS AND LESSONS IN 2021 BY PROVIDING "HELP ME PLAY" FEE ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES. FUNDING FROM THE FOUNDATION MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION, HOCKEY TEAMS, NFL FLAG FOOTBALL, TRACK & FIELD AND FOR TEENS TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP. PROGRAMS WERE MADE ACCESSIBLE TO YOUTH THROUGH OUTREACH AND INTRODUCED THEM TO THE GAME OF GOLF AND BASKETBALL. A FAMILY GOLF DAY WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE FOUNDATION. A SERIES OF "WINTER FLURRY" ACTIVITIES WERE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE FOUNDATION INCLUDING A ROCKY THE SNOWMAN CONTEST.
MEMORIALTHE CELEBRATE LIFE PROGRAM COMMEMORATED THE LIVES OF DONORS AND THEIR LOVED ONES THROUGH THE PLACEMENT OF MEMORIAL BENCHES, TREES, SWINGS AND BRICKS. THE KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL WAS MAINTAINED UTILIZING FOUNDATION SUPPORT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Robinson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kent Kohlbacher Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Farrell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Russ Johansson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lori Berkes-Nelson Rpdf Director | Officer | 40.5 | $0 |
Monica Glenny Past President | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $2,491,499 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $567,420 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,491,499 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $107,984 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $24,121 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $165,475 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,055 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,792,134 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,815,072 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,500 |
| 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 | $339 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $27,136 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,529 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,385 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,445 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $692 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,679 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $1,015 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,072,155 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $282,416 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,673,745 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $767,964 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $288,038 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $2,370 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $251,181 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,346,234 |
| Investments—other securities | $409,322 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,118,822 |
| Total assets | $12,140,092 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $664,618 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,504 |
| 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 | $399,400 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,066,522 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,350,326 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,723,244 |
| 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 | $12,140,092 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Rockford Park District Foundation has recieved totaling $709,490.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Nicholas Fam Foundation Tr Mequon, WI PURPOSE: ANNUAL ENDOWMENT. SUPPORTS ENHANCEMENTS AND PROGRAMMING AT THE NICHOLAS CONSERVATORY AND GARDENS. | $500,000 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: GENERAL | | $75,000 |
Blazer Foundation Rockford, IL PURPOSE: PRIVATE FOUNDATION | $57,000 |
Community Foundation Of Northern Illinois Rockford, IL PURPOSE: FOR PURPOSES AS SPECIFIED IN A GRANT APPLICATION, FUND AGREEMENT OR GIFT INSTRUMENT | $47,083 |
William M Miller Tw Jet-436037006 Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $5,370 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $5,212,687 |
| Earnings | $622,281 |
| Net Contributions | $7,449 |
| Other Expense | $202,774 |
| Ending Balance | $5,639,643 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Environmental Law & Policy Center Of The Midwest Chicago, IL | $29,555,388 | $9,913,575 |
Whiterock Conservancy Coon Rapids, IA | $23,838,581 | $11,211,658 |
Whitetails Unlimited Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | $13,644,275 | $8,358,134 |
Trees Forever Inc Marion, IA | $2,919,992 | $4,619,132 |
Friends Of The Forest Preserves Chicago, IL | $2,339,708 | $3,844,293 |
Cub Consumer Education And Researchfund Chicago, IL | $1,338,722 | $2,229,787 |
Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $20,136,945 | $3,445,267 |
Rockford Park District Foundation Rockford, IL | $12,140,092 | $2,792,134 |
Heartlands Conservancy Belleville, IL | $3,430,960 | $703,873 |
The Stenning Byron, IL | $0 | -$92,902 |
Eastern Kentucky Pride Inc Somerset, KY | $815,885 | $1,558,809 |
Rooted Wi Inc Madison, WI | $3,633,286 | $971,353 |