Park People Of Milwaukee County Inc is located in Wauwatosa, WI. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Park People Of Milwaukee County Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Park People Of Milwaukee County 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 03/2023, Park People Of Milwaukee County Inc generated $460.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $381.1k during the year ending 03/2023. 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:
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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO STRIVE TO ENHANCE AND PROTECT MILWAUKEE COUNTY PARKS, THEIR RESOURCES AND FACILITIES; TO DEVELOPE A WIDER PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OFFERED BY THE PARK SYSTEM; TO SPONSOR ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS THAT WILL ENABLE CITIZENS OF ALL AGES, INTERESTS AND BACKGROUNDS TO MAKE BETTER USE OF THE COUNTY PARKS; TO ENCOURAGE STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUAL PARKS AND FACILITIES BY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS AND TO PLAN PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS TO ACQUAINT THEM WITH THE PARKS AND THEIR POTENTIAL USE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PARK MARKET: THE PARK MARKET HELPS BEAUTIFY OUR PARKS WHILE ALSO PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH AN UNIQUE WAY TO HONOR SPECIAL PEOPLE OR EVENTS IN OUR LIVES. THE PARK PEOPLE OFFER A SELECTION OF TREES AND BENCHES THROUGH ITS PARK MARKET, THE ONLY PROGRAM IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY THAT ALLOWS A TREE TO BE PLANTED OR A BENCH TO BE PLACED ON YOUR BEHALF IN YOUR FAVORITE MILWAUKEE COUNTY PARK. FROM TIME TO TIME, THE ON-LINE PARK MARKET OFFERS UNIQUE SMALLER GIFTS, SUCH AS CALENDARS OR NOTE CARDS FEATURING OUR BEAUTIFUL PARKS. THE PARK PEOPLE ALSO WORK WITH DONORS WHO ENVISION A LARGER SCALE PARK ENHANCEMENT THROUGH THE PARK MARKET.
THE PARK PEOPLE SUPPORTS THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY PARKS BY ENCOURAGING PARK IMPROVEMENT THROUGH FRIENDS GROUPS, COORDINATING WEED-OUT PROGRAMS AND ACCEPTING AND HONORING DONOR INTENT OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS WHILE BALANCE LONG TERM PARK VIABILITY.
FRIENDS GROUP PROJECTS - THE PARK PEOPLE ASSISTS INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS IN THE CREATION OF FRIENDS GROUPS FOR THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDE DIRECTIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS AND WORK AS A LIASON BETWEEN THEIR GROUP AND THE PARKS DEPARTMENT. ULTIMATELY, THESE GROUPS WORK TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THEIR PARKS THROUGH VOLUNTEER EFFORTS, FUND RAISING, AND EVENTS.
PARK PROJECTS: THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS THE PARK PEOPLE TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS WITH SPECIFIC INTENT ON USE FOR PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED BY MILWAUKEE COUNTY PARKS. PROJECTS USUALLY INVOLVE RENOVATION OF STRUCTURES OR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE PARK OPERATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dana Hansen Executive Di | Trustee | 20 | $37,000 |
Steven H Silverstein JD President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Anne Stadler-Vallencourt Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Machulak JD Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bill Kravit Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jan Denny Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $10,320 |
Fundraising events | $55,956 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $349,141 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $415,417 |
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 | $44,714 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $460,131 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $33,884 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,592 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,118 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,494 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,782 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,708 |
All other expenses | $3,778 |
Total functional expenses | $381,110 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $379,035 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $440,814 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $5,020 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $824,869 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,100 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,100 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $237,014 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $586,755 |
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 | $824,869 |