Memorial Park Association Inc

Organization Overview

Memorial Park Association Inc is located in Jacksonville, FL. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, 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. Memorial Park Association 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 12/2022, Memorial Park Association Inc generated $243.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $513.9k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE, ENHANCE AND PROMOTE MEMORIAL PARK AS THE PREMIER HISTORIC CITY PARK IN JACKSONVILLE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MEMORIAL PARK ASSOCIATION, INC. IS A 501(C)(3) FLORIDA NONPROFIT ENTITY DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF MEMORIAL PARK IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. THE ASSOCIATION WAS CREATED IN 1986 BY A GROUP OF PARK ENTHUSIASTS AND LOCAL PHILANTHROPISTS CONCERNED WITH MEMORIAL PARK'S PERSISTENT STATE OF DECLINE AND DISREPAIR, JUST A YEAR AFTER MEMORIAL PARK WAS INCLUDED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES AS PART OF THE RIVERSIDE (NOW RIVERSIDE-AVONDALE) NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT. MEMORIAL PARK IS LOCATED AT 1620 RIVERSIDE AVENUE NEAR THE 5 POINTS AREA OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA AND IS ONE OF JACKSONVILLE'S BEST LOVED TREASURES. LOCATED ALONG THE BANKS OF THE MAJESTIC ST. JOHNS RIVER, THIS SIX-ACRE PARK DRAWS VISITORS FROM ACROSS THE NORTHEAST FLORIDA COMMUNITY. SOON AFTER ITS FORMATION, THE ASSOCIATION ENTERED AN ADOPT-A-PARK AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, WHICH ENABLES IT TO PERFORM VARIOUS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING NECESSARY PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS, CONSISTENT WITH THE HISTORICAL CHARACTER OF THE PARK AND CONCURRENT WITH THE CITY'S OBLIGATION TO MAINTAIN MEMORIAL PARK FOR THE GREATER PUBLIC GOOD. IN 1988, THE ASSOCIATION COMMISSIONED ITS FIRST RESTORATION PLANS FOR THE PARK. IN 1992, A PROJECT TO RESTORE THE ICONIC MEMORIAL SCULPTURE SPIRITUALIZED LIFE WAS INITIATED, THE FIRST SINCE THE SCULPTURE'S INSTALLATION IN 1924. OTHER RESTORATIONS FOLLOWED IN 2004 AND 2019. SINCE THEN, THE ASSOCIATION FACILITATED AND FUNDED NUMEROUS PROJECTS TO FURTHER PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE PARK, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF ORNAMENTAL METAL FENCING AROUND THE PERIMETER, UPGRADES TO THE IRRIGATION AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS, THE PLANTING OF OAKS AND OTHER NATIVE VEGETATION, THE RENOVATION OF THE ENTRANCE PIERS, PLAZA, BALUSTRADES, AND FOUNTAIN BASIN, CLEANUP OF THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE CAUSED BY HURRICANE IRMA IN 2017, AND THE DEDICATION OF MARBLE BENCHES TO HONOR IMPORTANT FRIENDS OF MEMORIAL PARK. OF PARTICULAR NOTE IS THE 2010 INSTALLATION OF TWO LARGE SCALE BRONZE EAGLES CREATED BY ARTIST DIANE LAFOND INSETTA TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL CONCRETE EAGLES THAT HAD BEEN DAMAGED AND DESTROYED. TYPICALLY, THE ASSOCIATION ALSO ORGANIZES AND HOSTS NUMEROUS SPEAKERS, MUSICAL EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK. AFTER A PAUSE BECAUSE OF COVID 19, THESE ACTIVITIES HAVE RESUMED. 2022 ACTIVITIES INCLUDED A MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT FEATURING NAVY BANDS, A DINNER AND LECTURE BY HISTORIAN AND FILMMAKER LAURENCE COTTON IN RECOGNITION OF THE 200TH BIRTHDAY OF FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED'S BIRTH, ORGANIZED ENTERTAINMENT DURING THE NEIGHBORHOOD'S LUMINARIA NIGHT, AND REGULAR YOGA IN THE PARK SESSIONS.


IN 2012, MEMORIAL PARK ASSOCIATION INITIATED MAJOR PLANNING EFFORTS TO RESTORE AND REHABILITATE MEMORIAL PARK TO ITS ORIGINAL GRANDEUR. WITH THE AID OF ATLANTA-BASED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT DAVID SACKS (RLA), THE ASSOCIATION DEVELOPED A MASTER PLAN AND CORRESPONDING $1.5 MILLION FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO USE AS THE FOUNDATION FOR THIS RESTORATION PROJECT. MR. SACKS UNDERTOOK PAINSTAKING RESEARCH INTO THE HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PARK, SKETCHES AND PLANS OF HARDSCAPE AND PLANTINGS, AND CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN NINAH CUMMER AND THE OLMSTED BROTHERS. TO DATE, THE ASSOCIATION HAS INVESTED OVER $936,000 IN THE REHABILITATION OF PLANTED BEDS AND RESTORATION OF ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES IN THE PARK. DURING 2022, THE ESPLANADE AND AREA SURROUNDING THE LIFE SCULPTURE WERE COMPLETELY RENOVATED AND RESTORED. ALSO DURING THE YEAR, THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE COMPLETED ITS PROJECT TO REPLACE THE BALUSTRADE ALONG THE ST. JOHNS RIVER THAT WAS DAMAGED BY HURRICANE IRMA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joan W Newton
Director
$0
W Robinson Frazier III
Director
$0
Percy Rosenbloom
Director
$0
Mary W Jarrett
Chair-Board Affairs
$0
Laurie N Jarvis
Director
$0
Timothy M Tyler
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$238,667
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$238,667
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4,399
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $243,066

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