Ballona Discovery Park Partners is located in Playa Del Rey, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, 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. Ballona Discovery Park Partners 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 05/2023, Ballona Discovery Park Partners generated $21.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $35.4k during the year ending 05/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
IN EARLY 2013, K-5 STUDENTS FROM NEIGHBORING PLAYA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADOPTED A POLLINATOR GARDEN PLOT, WHERE THE STUDENTS LEARNED HOW TO PLANT AND TEND NATIVE PLANTS. SINCE THAT TIME, THE STUDENTS HAVE RETURNED AS PART OF THEIR STUDIES TO OBSERVE HOW THE GARDEN IS DOING AND WHAT KINDS OF WILDLIFE IT HAS ATTRACTED AND PARTICIPATE IN A BIRD COUNT. THE PARK IS A FOCAL STUDY SITE FOR STEM TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS THAT ARE PART OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FUNDED BY URBANECOLAB CURRICULUM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stephen J Donell Treasurer | 2.5 | $0 | |
Lisa Fimiani President | 2.5 | $0 | |
David W Kay Secretary | 2.5 | $0 | |
Catherine Tyrell Vice President | 1.5 | $0 | |
Lambert A Doezema PHD Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | |
Dr Edith Read Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,709 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $21,709 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,200 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $19,776 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $14,435 |
Total expenses | $35,411 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $23,887 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $126,641 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $126,641 |