Totals
- Total revenue
- $719,225
- Total expenses
- $804,281
- Contributions and grants received
- $516,418
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $211,861
- Investment income
- $736
- Other revenue
- -$9,790
- Total assets, end of year
- $281,701
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $41,393
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $240,308
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $576,267
- Management and general expenses
- $62,948
- Fundraising expenses
- $165,066
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $576,267
Program services were 71.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1c · Fundraising events
$122,491
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$188,499
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$205,428
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2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM REVENUE
total $211,861 · related or exempt $211,861
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3 · Investment income
total $736 · excluded $736
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$20,200
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$122,491
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$33,055
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total -$12,855 · excluded -$12,855
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10a · Gross sales of inventory
$4,225
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10b · Cost of goods sold
$1,160
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $3,065 · related or exempt $3,065
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $87,086 · program services $53,179 · management and general $2,649 · fundraising $31,258
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $269,799 · program services $165,209 · management and general $7,841 · fundraising $96,749
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $2,289 · program services $1,274 · management and general $168 · fundraising $847
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $29,130 · program services $17,456 · management and general $1,512 · fundraising $10,162
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $34,620 · management and general $34,620
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11g · Fees: other
total $9,289 · fundraising $9,289
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $60,091 · program services $57,007 · fundraising $3,084
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13 · Office expenses
total $8,351 · program services $6,592 · management and general $1,274 · fundraising $485
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16 · Occupancy
total $19,455 · program services $12,118 · management and general $4,836 · fundraising $2,501
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17 · Travel
total $7,478 · program services $4,596 · management and general $1,131 · fundraising $1,751
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $1,326 · program services $1,023 · management and general $303
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23 · Insurance
total $12,715 · program services $7,936 · management and general $2,999 · fundraising $1,780
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24a · Other expenses: PARK SPECIFIC PROGRAM E
total $187,010 · program services $187,010
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24b · Other expenses: EVENT EXPENSES
total $45,814 · program services $45,814
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24c · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS
total $7,526 · program services $4,487 · management and general $228 · fundraising $2,811
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24d · Other expenses: HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
total $6,190 · program services $3,790 · management and general $180 · fundraising $2,220
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24e · All other expenses
total $16,112 · program services $8,776 · management and general $5,207 · fundraising $2,129
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $113,225 · end of year $141,154
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $173,009 · end of year $34,226
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $1,224 · end of year $4,932
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$56,180
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$54,345
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $3,161 · end of year $1,835
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12 · Investments: other securities
beginning of year $113,866 · end of year $84,074
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $30,713 · end of year $15,480
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $118,631 · end of year $24,973
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $32,111 · end of year $16,420
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year -$24,369 · end of year $109,799
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $308,825 · end of year $130,509
Mission and programs · 2023
Mission
EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO CULTIVATE VIBRANT PARKS, GREEN SPACES, AND TREES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Activities or mission (Part I)
WE WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY AND CITY TO PLANT, GROW, AND MAINTAIN PARKS, TREES, AND TRAILS TO ENSURE THE HEALTHIEST CITY IN NORTH AMERICA! OUR MISSION DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THE VISION FOR THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS PARKS AND RECREATION IN CREATING AND SUPPORTING A HEALTHY, VIBRANT COMMUNITY. WHEN WE ARE SUCCESSFUL, THE COMMUNITY IS SUCCESSFUL!
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THE URBAN FOREST PROJECT (UFP) IS PROGRAM OF FRIENDS OF GRAND RAPIDS PARKS THAT WORKS TO ENGAGE CITIZENS TO HELP ADD TO THE 2011 GREEN GRAND RAPIDS AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S MASTER PLAN TO ESTABLISH A 40% TREE CANOPY GOAL IN GRAND RAPIDS. THE PROJECT COLLABORATES WITH THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS FORESTRY DEPARTMENT TO INVOLVE NEIGHBORS IN EXPANDING THE URBAN TREE CANOPY. IN ORDER TO HELP REACH THE 40% CANOPY COVER GOAL WE PROVIDE NEIGHBORS WITH TREE-PLANTING RESOURCES IN UNDERSERVED PUBLIC AREAS, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO ENCOURAGE TREE PLANTING, AND OFFER MINI GRANT AND OTHER TREE PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP NEIGHBORS UNDERSTAND THAT TREES PROVIDE MYRIAD BENEFITS, LIKE LEAD ABATEMENT, STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, REDUCTION IN THE URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT, AND PROVIDE HABITAT FOR MANY ANIMALS. OUR EXPLORE YOUR PARKS PROGRAM IS A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN THE FRIENDS OF GRAND RAPIDS PARKS AND THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS TO RECLAIM AND SUSTAIN PARKS THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM AND SPONSORSHIP. OUR GOAL IS TO HAVE ALL OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS REPRESENTED BY RESIDENTS AND GROUPS. COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP IS CRITICAL TO CREATING A GREAT PARK SYSTEM WITH ONGOING SUPPORT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ESSENTIAL SO THAT WE CAN EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY TO UNDERSTAND WHY PARKS ARE VITAL FOR INCREASING QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL ELEMENTS THAT IMPACT OUR QUALITY OF LIFE. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY WE PROMOTE WHY PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES ARE ESSENTIAL GATHERING PLACES THAT ADD TO THE HEALTH OF OUR CITIZENS AND THE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY.
Expenses $325,648 · Revenue $211,861
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PARKS AND TREE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AND EVENTS - FRIENDS OF GR PARKS HOSTS OVER 60+ SPECIAL EVENTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND ENGAGE NEIGHBORS THROUGH PARKS AND TREES. OUR VOLUNTEERS GATHER TO SPRUCE-UP PARKS OR PLANT AND MAINTAIN TREES. THESE OPPORTUNITIES ALLOW BOTH SEASONED AND NOVICE FGRP VOLUNTEERS TO GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH OUR PARKS AND FORESTRY TOOLS. AS PART OF A COMMITMENT TO ENGAGING COMMUNITY AROUND ADVOCACY FOR PARKS, FRIENDS OF GR PARKS COLLABORATES WITH GR PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY TO COME TOGETHER TO GIVE INPUT ON NEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN PARKS OUTLINED IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION 5-YEAR MASTER PLAN. THROUGH OUR WORK, WE BRING TOGETHER THE COMMUNITY TO KEEP THE ACTIVATION, ADVOCACY, AND VOLUNTEERISM MOMENTUM GOING IN OUR GREEN SPACES.OUR PROGRAMS ARE ESSENTIAL SO THAT WE CAN EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY TO UNDERSTAND WHY PARKS ARE VITAL FOR INCREASING QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL ELEMENTS THAT IMPACT OUR QUALITY OF LIFE. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY WE PROMOTE WHY PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES ARE ESSENTIAL GATHERING PLACES THAT ADD TO THE HEALTH OF OUR CITIZENS AND THE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. OUR PARKS CREATE A BACKYARD FOR MANY WHO MAY NOT HAVE ONE. PARKS BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER IN ONE COMMON SPACE TO UNIFY IN GRIEF, PROTEST, OR CELEBRATION. THROUGH OUR WORK, WE BRING TOGETHER THE COMMUNITY AND THE CITY'S PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO KEEP THE ACTIVATION, ADVOCACY, AND VOLUNTEERISM MOMENTUM GOING. FRIENDS FOCUSES ON CREATING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES THAT HELP TO CREATE PARK AND TREE ADVOCATES, ORGANIZE MORE VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND VIBRANT PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES.
Expenses $250,619 · Revenue $3,065
As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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ALICE JASPER
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
BRANDON LIST
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
COREY BIXBY
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
EDDIE TADLOCK
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
EVETTE PITTMAN
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
GAIL GUNST HEFFNER
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
LAUREN PARKER
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
MARY WILLIAMS
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
MEGAN ODEGAARD
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
MOLLY COOK
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
OLIVERIO COVARRUBIAS
VICE PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
RACHAEL RUIZ
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
RICHARD APP
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
SARA ACKER
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
VICTOR HOLT
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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ANNA BAETEN
PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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STACY BARE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $87,086
- From this org
- $84,550
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $2,536
- Hours/week
- 45
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2023
- Filed
- 10 June 2024
- IRS schema version
- 2023v5.0
- Source object
- 202411729349300606
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