Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation Inc is located in Oskaloosa, IA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation 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 12/2023, Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 9 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 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS WITH EMPHASIS ON HELPING CURRENT PROVIDERS EXPAND THEIR PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE LACEY RECREATION COMPLEX BEGAN WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 5-PLEX LITTLE LEAGUE COMPLEX AND HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE SOCCER FIELDS, ADDITIONAL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS AND ACTIVITIES, AND FOOTBALL FIELDS. CONSTRUCTION IS ALMOST COMPLETE ON THREE MORE BASBEABLL/SOFTBALL FIELDS. THE COMPLEX ALSO IS HOME TO A COLLEGIATE SIZED STADIUM (OWNED BY THE LOCAL COLLEGE) HOSTING FOOTBALL, SOCCER AND TRACK & FIELD AND LA CROSSE FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE AGE COMPETITION. THE NUMBER OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS SERVED THROUGH THE COMPLEX AND STADIUM IS STEADY WITH OVER 100,000 SPECTATORS AND NEARLY 55,000 PLAYERS SERVED ANNUALLY.


TRAIL TRAM (ELOGATED ELECTRIC GOLF CARTS CARRYING UP TO 7 PASSENGERS) TOURS BEGAN WITH ONE VOLUNTEER DRIVER AND 1 TRAM, BOOKING 63 TOURS IN 2010. THE PROGRAM WAS PLANNED FOR PATRONS WHO ARE NOT OTHERWISE ABLE TO GET OUT IN FRESH AIR, TO BE ABLE TO SEE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY & LEARN THE HISTORY ALONG THE TRAIL FROM VOLUNTEER DRIVERS. THE PROGRAM TO DATE HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE 15 DRIVERS & FOUR TRAIL TRAMS AND OPEN PUBLIC TOURS, BOOKING AS MANY AS TWO TOURS A DAY. IN THE LAST 5 YEARS THE TRAIL HAS BROUGHT IN VISITORS TO OSKALOOSA AND THE MAHASKA COMMUNITY FROM AT LEAST 27 STATES AND 6 COUNTRIES


THE MAHASKA COMMUNITY RECREATION TRAIL STARTED AS A DREAM WITH THE FIRST FOOT POURED IN 1999. TODAY, OVER 13.5 MILES OF PLANNED 15 MILES ARE IN EXISTENCE. WHEN FULLY DEVELOPED, THE TEN-FOOT WIDE CONCRETE TRAIL WILL LOOP AROUND OSKALOOSA AND UNIVERSITY PARK IN MAHASKA COUNTY. IT FOLLOWS ALONG OLD RAIL RIGHT-OF-WAY, WINDS THROUGH SCENIC WOODLANDS, BY AGRICULTURAL FIELDS, THROUGH PARKS, BY TWO GOLF COURSES, OFFERS UNIQUE UNDERPASSES, AND SAFELY ACCOMMODATES TWO-WAY RECREATIONAL TRAFFIC.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kimberly Aalbers
Board Member
$0
William Almond
Board Member
$0
Benjamin Boeke
Board Member
$0
Charlie Comfort
Board Member
$0
Joe Crookham
Treasurer
$0
Mike Fisher
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Iowa Sports Turf
Work On Field
$427,448
Delong Construction
Construction
$369,042
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $318,306
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,466,606
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,784,912
Total Program Service Revenue$14,104
Investment income $284
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $1,000
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $8,425
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,808,736

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation Inc has awarded $91,996 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CITY OF OSKALOOSA

PURPOSE: ROAD AND TRAIL IMPRO

$79,496

CITY OF NEW SHARON

PURPOSE: PLAYGROUND

$12,500
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