Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation

Organization Overview

Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (N30) the organization is classified as: Physical Fitness & Community Recreational Facilities, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Des Moines Park & Recreation 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, Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation generated $610.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $378.6k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, IMPROVE AND PROMOTE THE USE OF DES MOINES PARKS, GREENWAYS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL NEIGHBORHOODS AND CITIZENS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

DES MOINES PARK & RECREATION ACCOMPLISHED MANY PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITIZENS AT GREATER DES MOINES AREA. AMONG THESE PROJECTS, THE MAIN FOCUS IS TO BUILD FACILITIES IN DIFFERENT PARKS AT DES MOINES AREA, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, CITY OF DES MOINES AND POLK COUNTY PROVIDE GRANTS FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS THAT HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT ON IMPROVING DIFFERENT PARKS' FACILITIES. FOR EXAMPLE, DES MOINES PARK & RECREATION PUT ITS EFFORT TO BULID FOUNTAINS AND BENCHES AT GRAY'S LAKE, BUILD TRAILS AT GRANDVIEW TRAIL AND OFFERING SWIMMING LESSONS TO THE PUBLIC.


DES MOINES PARK & RECREATION PROVIDES SWIMMING LESSON SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW INCOME AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PARTICIPANTS.


DES MOINES PARK & RECREATION ACCOMPLISHED MANY PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITIZENS AT GREATER DES MOINES AREA. AMONG THESE PROJECTS, THE MAIN FOCUS IS TO BUILD FACILITIES IN DIFFERENT PARKS AT DES MOINES AREA, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, CITY OF DES MOINES AND POLK COUNTY PROVIDE GRANTS FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS THAT HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT ON IMPROVING DIFFERENT PARKS' FACILITIES. FOR EXAMPLE, DES MOINES PARK & RECREATION PUT ITS EFFORT TO BULID FOUNTAINS AND BENCHES AT GRAY'S LAKE, BUILD TRAILS AT GRANDVIEW TRAIL AND OFFERING SWIMMING LESSONS TO THE PUBLIC.


DES MOINES PARK & RECREATION PROVIDES SWIMMING LESSON SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW INCOME AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PARTICIPANTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sarah Lohmeier
Executive Di
$41,656
Brooke Avila
President
$0
Andrew Mccoy
Secretary
$0
Laura Smidt
Vice Preside
$0
Jenna Bates
Treasurer
$0
Andrea Boulton
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $263,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$296,082
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$559,082
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,326
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $50,450
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $610,858

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation has awarded $1,176,950 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CITY OF DES MOINES

PURPOSE: PARK PROJECTS

$1,161,680

CITY OF DES MOINES

PURPOSE: SWIM LESSONS

$15,270
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation has recieved totaling $106,753.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Way Of Central Iowa

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: EVELYN K DAVIS OUTDOOR BASKETBALL COURT

$54,975
Variety The Childrens Charity Of Iowa

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: Swim lesson scholarships

$20,000
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION

$20,000
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION

$10,000
Meredith Corporation Foundation

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,166
Krause Gentle Foundation

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY BETTERMENT

$500
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