Metro Nashville Parks Foundation is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Metro Nashville Parks 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 12/2023, Metro Nashville Parks Foundation generated $366.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $122.4k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Metro Nashville Parks Foundation has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $794,191. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENHANCES METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC PARKS & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN DAVIDSON COUNTY TN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NASHVILLE PARKS FOUNDATION ENHANCES METRO'S 178 PUBLIC PARKS, PROMOTES THE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH OF THE PARK SYSTEM AND EXPANDS RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN 27 COMMUNITY CENTERS THROUGHOUT DAVIDSON COUNTY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kabir Sandhu Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jillian Frist Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Tommy Lynch Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Robert Laird Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Kristin Brassell Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Patricia Knight Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $70,265 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $331,437 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,082 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $401,702 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6,599 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$41,769 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $366,532 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $25,000 |
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. | $55,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,208 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,346 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,579 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,860 |
Office expenses | $90 |
Information technology | $5,776 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $35 |
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 | $1,516 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $122,372 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $853,280 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,083 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,000 |
Total assets | $861,363 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,861 |
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 | $2,861 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $723,462 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $135,040 |
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 | $861,363 |
Over the last fiscal year, Metro Nashville Parks Foundation has awarded $55,687 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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METRO NASHVILLE PARKS DEPT PURPOSE: THE PARK AT MADISON STATION BLVD DESIGN SCHEMATIC, EARTH DAY SPONSOR, WATKINS PARK PUMP TRACK BUILD OUT, CEDAR HILL SCULPTURE, EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION EVENTS FOR PARKS | $20,687 |
METRO NASHVILLE PARKS DEPT PURPOSE: BETTY BROWN TREE TRAIL, MAINTENANCE OF TREES, PRUNING | $10,000 |
METRO NASHVILLE PARKS DEPT PURPOSE: PROGRAMMING FOR COMMUNITY CENTERS: CLEVELAND, SYSTEM WIDE ANTI-BULLING RALLY /WALK HELD AT HADLEY PARK | $25,000 |