Portland Parks Foundation

Organization Overview

Portland Parks Foundation is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Portland Parks Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Portland 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 12/2021, Portland Parks Foundation generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $567.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE FOUNDATION, A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, WAS CREATED IN 2001 TO FOSTER PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PARKS AND TO CREATE NEW ONES. PORTLAND PARKS FOUNDATION'S GOALS ARE: TO PROVIDE A NEIGHBORHOOD PARK WITHIN A 15-MINUTE WALK OF EVERY PORTLAND RESIDENT; TO PRESERVE GREENSPACE; AND TO MAINTAIN THE CITY'S INVESTMENT IN ITS WORLD-CLASS PARK SYSTEM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MOBILIZING PARKS GROUPS AND VOLUNTEERS - IN 2021 THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO GROW ITS SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM PROGRAM FOCUSING ON SUPPORTING LOCAL FRIENDS GROUPS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO CARE FOR AND HELP MAINTAIN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD PARK. IN 2021 10 GRANTS WERE GIVEN FOR $2,000 EACH WITH A FOCUS ON BUILDING THE CAPACITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THESE GROUPS. IN 2021 THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONTINUED ITS FRIENDS & ALLIES SUMMITS, A TWICE YEARLY PROGRAM DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT PARKS GROUPS AND VOLUNTEERS ON RELEVANT TOPICS INCLUDING HOUSELESSNESS AND PARKS, VOLUNTEER RETENTION, AND FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS AND INSURANCE. PPF ALSO CONTINUED ITS GREEN DREAMS SPEAKER SERIES WHICH IS AN ONGOING DISCUSSION SERIES WITH PORTLAND LEADERS ON THE FUTURE OF THE CITY'S PARKS, OPEN SPACES, AND URBAN DESIGN. THE FOUNDATION TOOK ON A NEW PROGRAM, PASEO, TO REIMAGINE DOWNTOWN IN OUR OLDEST PARKS TO BRING TOGETHER AND TO UPLIFT THE ARITSTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS. PART OF PASEO INCLUDED SUPPORT FOR MUTUAL AID ORGANIZATIONS WHO PARTNERED WITH PASEO TOTALING GRANTS OF $9,248. DUE TO THE DELTA COVID SURGE, PASEO PIVOTED TO AN ONLINE FORMAT.


CAPITAL PARK PROJECTS - IN 2019, THE FOUNDATION LED THE PROJECT TEAM TO SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF THE BARBARA WALKER CROSSING, A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PIECE OR ART THAT PROVIDES A SAFE CROSSING BETWEEN FOREST AND WASHINGTON PARKS ON THE WILDWOOD TRAIL. IN 2021, PPF INSTALLED SOME SAFETY UPATES TO THE RAILING. PPF ALSO LAUNCHED THE ROSE CITY PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT FUND INITIATIVE IN PARTNERHSIP WITH PP&R AND THE ROSE CITY COMMUNITY TO RAISE MONEY TO BUILD A NEW PLAYGROUND IN ROSE CITY PARK. THE NEW PLAYGROUND WILL BE CONSTRUCTED IN 2023. THE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED IN 2021.


PARKS PROGRAMMING AND MAINTENANCE - THE FOUNDATION ISSUED GRANTS TOTALING $8,683 IN SUPPORT OF SPONSORED PARK PROGRAMS LIKE RECREATION SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECREATION PROGRAMMING INCLUDING SUMMER PROGRAMMING AND YOUTH GOLDENBALL SCHOLARSHIPS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Randy Gragg
Executive Director
$92,383
Lee Novak
Treasurer
$0
Jr Lilly
Vice-Chair
$0
Kia Selley
Chair
$0
Karen Kervin
Past Board Chair
$0
Jules Bailey
Executive Committee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $148,535
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$916,519
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,065,054
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $99
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 $2,747
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,067,900

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Portland Parks Foundation has awarded $601,257 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CITY OF PORTLAND

PURPOSE: CONSTRUCTION OF BARBARA WALKER CROSSING, A FOOTBRIDGE.

$545,476

PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION

PURPOSE: SUPPORTED PARK ENHANCEMENTS, SUMMER FREE FOR ALL CONCERTS AND FREE LUNCH AND PLAY.

$44,175

PORTLANDERS FOR PARKS

PURPOSE: SUPPORTED EFFORTS TO PASS THE LOCAL PARKS LEVY ON THE NOVEMBER 2020 BALLOT.

$11,606
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Portland Parks Foundation has recieved totaling $510.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Colovos Family Charitable Foundation Inc

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$510
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$228,647
Earnings$46,603
Admin Expense$1,239
Grants$8,480
Ending Balance$265,531

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