Forest Park Forever Inc
- Assets
- $231.4m
- Revenue
- $16.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 106
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Founding
- 04/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 43-1427062
Organization Overview
Forest Park Forever Inc is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Forest Park Forever Inc employed 106 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forest Park Forever 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 12/2021, Forest Park Forever Inc generated $16.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.8m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PARK OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE- FOREST PARK FOREVER WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS TO MAINTAIN FOREST PARK, VISITED BY MORE THAN 13 MILLION VISITORS ANNUALLY. FOREST PARK FOREVER HAS A CREW OF MORE THAN 25 FULL-TIME HORTICULTURISTS, GARDENERS, NATURE RESERVE TECHNICIANS AND AN ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION SPECIALIST WHO MAINTAIN LANDSCAPES AND NATURAL AREAS IN THE PARK. IN ADDITION TO REGULAR MAINTENANCE, FOREST PARK FOREVER FUNDED SPECIAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE PARK SUCH AS REPAIRING SIDEWALKS AND ROADS, RESTORING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND REPAIRING AND RESTORING STATUES AND MONUMENTS.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, CONSTRUCTED A NEW 17-ACRE NATURE PLAYSCAPE AND ADVANCED PLANS FOR RESTORING AND CONNECTING THE WATERWAY SYSTEM ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PARK. ADDITIONAL MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE REDESIGN AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE OAKLAND AVENUE PLAYGROUND, MAJOR RENOVATION OF THE FULLY ACCESSIBLE VARIETY WONDERLAND PLAYGROUND, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO HARDSCAPES AND NATURAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PARK.
EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER AND VISITOR SERVICES- FOREST PARK FOREVER, INC. OPERATES THE DENNIS & JUDITH JONES VISITOR AND EDUCATION CENTER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EXPLORE ST. LOUIS. THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE CENTER IS TO WELCOME AND ASSIST PARK USERS BY PROVIDING FOREST PARK MAPS, INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS AND ACCESS TO VISITOR RESOURCES FOR THE ST. LOUIS REGION. THE CENTER ALSO SERVES AS A MEET-UP LOCATION FOR RUNNERS, WALKERS, CYCLISTS, BIRDERS, AND VARIOUS FITNESS CLUBS. VISITOR SERVICES ARE DELIVERED VIA TRAINED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE VOLUNTEERS AND PAID STAFF. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND VARYING LOCAL PANDEMIC-RELATED CONDITIONS, AT TIMES DURING 2021 THE VISITOR AND EDUCATION CENTER OPERATED WITH REDUCED HOURS AND/OR VISITOR SERVICES AND AMENITIES. THE CENTER INCLUDES A CAFE, SPECIAL EVENT AND MEETING SPACES, CLASSROOMS, EXHIBIT SPACE, PUBLIC RESTROOMS, SECURE LOCKER FACILITIES, A FULLY ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND, RACQUETBALL AND HANDBALL COURTS, FREE PUBLIC WIFI AND A BIKE REPAIR STATION. IN 2021, AN ESTIMATED 132,000 VISITORS AND PARK USERS CAME THROUGH THE VISITOR AND EDUCATION CENTER, OUR VISITOR SERVICES TEAM PROVIDED 13,000 DIRECT VISITOR ASSISTS. AND OUR ONLINE GPS-ENABLED MAP - FORESTPARKMAP.ORG - ENGAGED 138,000 UNIQUE USERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lesley Hoffarth President And Executive Direct | Officer | 40 | $320,403 |
Tamara Sheffield Svp-Finance And Administration | Officer | 40 | $203,216 |
Frank Kartmann Svp-Operations | Officer | 40 | $197,087 |
John O'gorman Svp-Development | Officer | 40 | $196,140 |
Faith Maddy Vp- Development And Campaigns | Officer | 40 | $170,714 |
David Lenczycki Director Of Park Planning An P | 40 | $127,089 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Gabriel Group Fundraising | 12/30/21 | $218,247 |
Landesign Llc Landscape Construct | 12/30/21 | $298,490 |
Commercial Building Services Janitorial | 12/30/21 | $133,216 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $114,041 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $701,700 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,753,350 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $297,188 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,569,091 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $196,943 |
| Investment income | $3,220,846 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,632,112 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $75,294 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,694,286 |
| 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. | $1,221,224 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $271,156 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,897,296 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $139,795 |
| Other employee benefits | $416,003 |
| Payroll taxes | $293,114 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $21,887 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $196,248 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $271,122 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $527,180 |
| Advertising and promotion | $104,969 |
| Office expenses | $764,616 |
| Information technology | $17,156 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $341,787 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,862 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $208,352 |
| Insurance | $134,420 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,813,607 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $242,175 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $24,341,801 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,981,588 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $150,600 |
| 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 | $1,259,906 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $938,393 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $191,486,491 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $231,400,954 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,035,189 |
| 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 | $2,035,189 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,669,368 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $219,696,397 |
| 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 | $231,400,954 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Forest Park Forever Inc has recieved totaling $8,600.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Florence Heiman Charitable Olivette, MO PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
William W & Betty Halliday Foundation Saint Louis, MO PURPOSE: HELP INSTITUTIONS | $3,000 |
Rick And Carol Short Family Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,500 |
Goldenberg Family Foundation Dtd 12-11-2018 Saint Louis, MO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $143,284,094 |
| Earnings | $23,812,442 |
| Net Contributions | $192,725 |
| Other Expense | $4,778,388 |
| Ending Balance | $162,510,873 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Forest Park Forever Inc St Louis, MO | $231,400,954 | $16,694,286 |
Lake Cunningham Development Trust Omaha, NE | $3,688,458 | $8,194,435 |
Seventy-Five North Revitalization Corporation Omaha, NE | $33,010,076 | $5,917,570 |
Kindness Campaign Chicago, IL | $242,596 | $1,983,010 |
Operation P R I D E Inc Bowling Green, KY | $1,466,902 | $1,497,207 |
Oklahoma City Beautiful Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $501,120 | $682,970 |
Keep Omaha Beautiful Omaha, NE | $667,250 | $604,428 |
Keep Iowa Beautiful West Des Moines, IA | $250,279 | $665,822 |
Transportation Energy Partnership Knoxville, TN | $433,928 | $746,719 |
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $302,551 | $568,133 |
Green Schools National Network Inc Iowa City, IA | $207,625 | $338,966 |
Downtown West Plains Inc West Plains, MO | $4,028,208 | $902,055 |