Friends Of Huntsville Parks And Recreation is located in Huntsville, AL. The organization was established in 2019. 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. Friends Of Huntsville Parks And Recreation 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, Friends Of Huntsville Parks And Recreation generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.6%) per year over the past 2 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FRIENDS OF HUNTSVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION FOHPR IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. IT OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR PARKS RECREATIONAL ARTS CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501C3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE AND TO PROVIDE PARKS ARTS RECREATION AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SKATE PARK - FRIENDS OF HUNTSVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION FOHPR ALONG WITH THE HELP OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER HUNTSVILLE AND DONORS HAVE BUILT A SKATE PARK AT JOHN HUNT PARK IN HUNTSVILLE AL. THE SKATEPARK PROJECT INCLUDES A STATE OF ART SKATEPARK WITH RESTROOMS PAVILIONS SUNSHADES LIGHTING LANDSCAPING AND PARKING.
JAZZ IN THE PARK - HUNTSVILLE IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION MAGIC CITY SMOOTH JAZZ AND FRIENDS OF HUNTSVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION. THE EVENT IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH VARIOUS STYLES OF JAZZ AT NO COST TO THE PUBLIC. THIS ICONIC EVENT PROVIDES PREMIER JAZZ TALENT AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN IN THE BIG SPRING PARK. THE EVENT ALSO INCLUDES MUSIC EDUCATION WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO CAN MEET JAZZ RECORDING ARTIST AND CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT JAZZ MUSIC INCLUDING IMPROVISATION SECTION PLAYING TUNING INTONATION AND MORE.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FOR THE SPECIAL POPULATIONS - VARIOUS RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE SPECIAL POPULATIONS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST AND INCLUDE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BASEBALL GAMES MOVIES BOWLING SUMMER PROGRAMS AT THE USSRC SPACE CENTER HUNTSVILLE MUSEUM OF ART TOPGOLF MOVIE THEATERS AND PLANETARIUM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
James Gossett Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Scott Stapler Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Ken Watson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Patterson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ralph Stone Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Outdoor Solutions Inc Construction | 12/30/22 | $1,595,494 |
Outdoor Solutions Inc Construction | 12/30/22 | $0 |
Outdoor Solutions Inc | 12/30/22 | $0 |
Outdoor Solutions Inc Construction | 12/30/22 | $1,596,494 |
Outdoor Solutions Inc Construction | 12/30/22 | $1,596,494 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,174,020 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,174,020 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,174,020 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,670 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,149,595 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75,030 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $75,030 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $75,030 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $75,030 |