Big River Park Conservancy is located in Memphis, TN. 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. Big River Park Conservancy 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, Big River Park Conservancy generated $127.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (61.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $713.4k during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISION OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW) TO CELEBRATE THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND INTS SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE BY CREATING A PARK CONERVANCY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THAT FOSTERS A DEEPER APPRECIATION OF THE SIGNIFICANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM SERVICE USES FUNDS RAISED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO PURCHASE THE LAND NEEDED TO CREATE THE PARK FOR PUBLIC USE AS DESCRIBED IN OUR MISSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dow Mcvean President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Steven Law Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Paul Luker Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Amy Batson Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Nick Nunn Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Charles Newman Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
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 | $127,650 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $127,650 |
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 | $127,650 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $427,428 |
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 | $48,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $550 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $220,701 |
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 | $9,456 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $713,358 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $349,950 |
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 | $878,900 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,228,850 |
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 | $878,900 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $878,900 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $349,950 |
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 | $1,228,850 |
Over the last fiscal year, Big River Park Conservancy has awarded $2,191,122 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CONSERVATION THROUGH ART PURPOSE: FOR FURTHERANCE OF MISSION | $10,000 |
DUCKS UNLIMITED INC PURPOSE: FOR FURTHERANCE OF MISSION | $2,181,122 |