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Environment : Botanical Gardens, Parks, and Nature Centers (Grantmaking)

Park Pride

More & Better Parks

four stars

94.74

233 Peachtree St NE Suite 1600
Atlanta, GA 30303
tel: (404) 546-7982   Web Site
EIN: 58-1883895

Board Leadership
Sadler Poe
President

CEO
Michael Halicki
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 94.74 four stars
  Financial 97.50 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 93.00 four stars
This rating was published 04/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

four stars

97.50

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

93.00

This rating was published 04/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 89.8%
  Administrative Expenses 7.0%
  Fundraising Expenses 3.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.02
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.25
  Program Expenses Growth 29.1%
  Liabilities to Assets 21.6%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Park Pride on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Park Pride on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Park Pride (GA) 94.74 four stars
Friends of the Urban Forest (CA) 87.69 three stars
City Parks Foundation (NY) 95.47 four stars
Austin Parks Foundation (TX) 93.32 four stars
Cincinnati Parks Foundation (OH) 90.58 four stars

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Vision
Great parks that reflect the unique character and meet the needs of every community.


Mission Statement
Provide programs, funding and leadership to engage communities in developing and improving parks and greenspaces.


Philosophy
An excellent park system fosters quality of life by improving physical and mental health, reducing crime, cleaning the environment, strengthening social ties, and spurring economic development.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $3,318,080
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $33,852
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $158,752
Total Contributions $3,510,684
   Program Service Revenue $330,306
Total Primary Revenue $3,840,990
   Other Revenue $13,627
TOTAL REVENUE $3,854,617
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,806,740
   Administrative Expenses $181,048
   Fundraising Expenses $81,593
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $3,069,381
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $785,236
   
Net Assets $3,022,952

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.

Ratings History
Park Pride has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-12 04/01/2017 94.74 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 93.91 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 08/01/2015 81.31 three stars
2012-12 05/01/2014 81.02 three stars
2011-12 06/01/2013 88.61 three stars
2010-12 05/01/2012 85.29 three stars
2009-12 10/01/2011 80.08 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 82.77 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 06/01/2011 91.99 four stars
2008-12 07/01/2010 94.12 four stars
2007-12 05/01/2009 85.86 three stars
2006-12 04/01/2008 91.96 four stars
2005-12 03/01/2007 84.26 three stars
2004-12 03/01/2006 88.69 three stars
2003-12 05/01/2005 90.91 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 58-1883895
Name in IRS Master File PARK PRIDE ATLANTA INC
NTEE Code N32
NTEE Classification Parks and Playgrounds
NTEE Type Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (350) Preservation of natural resources (conservation)
(379) Other conservation, environmental or beautification activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date April, 1990
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
  • December, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$113,876 3.71% Michael Halicki Executive Director

Vision
Great parks that reflect the unique character and meet the needs of every community.


Mission Statement
Provide programs, funding and leadership to engage communities in developing and improving parks and greenspaces.


Philosophy
An excellent park system fosters quality of life by improving physical and mental health, reducing crime, cleaning the environment, strengthening social ties, and spurring economic development.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Park Pride (GA) 94.74 four stars
City Parks Foundation (NY) 95.47 four stars
Central Park Conservancy (NY) 95.53 four stars
Riverlife (PA) 85.00 three stars
Cincinnati Parks Foundation (OH) 90.58 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Park Pride
233 Peachtree St NE
Suite 1600
Atlanta, GA 30303
tel: (404) 546-7982
fax: (404) 546-9423
EIN: 58-1883895

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Board Leadership

Sadler Poe
President

CEO

Michael Halicki
Executive Director

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