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Environment : Botanical Gardens, Parks, and Nature Centers

Park Pride

For the Greener Good

four stars

91.80

P.O. Box 4936 Atlanta, GA 30302
tel: (404) 546-7982   Web Site
EIN: 58-1883895

Board Leadership
Mark Balloun
Chair

CEO
Michael Halicki
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.80 four stars
  Financial 91.62 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 92.00 four stars
This rating was published 06/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Mission Statement
To engage communities to activate the power of parks.


Vision
Park Pride envisions Atlanta strengthened by and united through great parks, trails, and greenspaces that meet the needs and reflect the unique character of all communities.


Philosophy
Park Pride believes in the power of parks. Great parks have the power to increase our quality of life and strengthen the fabric of our cities. They are welcoming places for members of the community to gather, play, relax, and connect with nature, encouraging mental and physical health. Great parks promote community engagement, safety, and revitalization. They generate economic benefits and enhance the ecological health of our neighborhoods. Great parks make our people happy, our communities strong, and our cities resilient.

Mission Statement
To engage communities to activate the power of parks.


Vision
Park Pride envisions Atlanta strengthened by and united through great parks, trails, and greenspaces that meet the needs and reflect the unique character of all communities.


Philosophy
Park Pride believes in the power of parks. Great parks have the power to increase our quality of life and strengthen the fabric of our cities. They are welcoming places for members of the community to gather, play, relax, and connect with nature, encouraging mental and physical health. Great parks promote community engagement, safety, and revitalization. They generate economic benefits and enhance the ecological health of our neighborhoods. Great parks make our people happy, our communities strong, and our cities resilient.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2019
Active Friends of the Park groups
146
Hours of volunteer service
15,178
Number of volunteer service projects
241
Number of educational events and workshops
13
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
1,385,000
Number of communities receiving landscape design services
33
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This impact information is current as of August 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

four stars

91.62

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

92.00

This rating was published 06/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, 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)		 88.4%
  Administrative Expenses 6.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 5.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.05
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.30
  Program Expenses Growth 9.1%
  Liabilities to Assets 30.4%
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) 91.80 four stars
Madison Square Park Conservancy (NY) 89.92 three stars
Austin Parks Foundation (TX) 90.04 four stars
Forest Park Forever (MO) 90.33 four stars
Minneapolis Parks Foundation (MN) 87.25 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,700,911
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $318,807
Total Contributions $3,019,718
   Program Service Revenue $402,982
Total Primary Revenue $3,422,700
   Other Revenue $91,406
TOTAL REVENUE $3,514,106
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $3,647,823
   Administrative Expenses $172,946
   Fundraising Expenses $197,529
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $4,018,298
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-504,192
   
Net Assets $3,986,397

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.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Community Park Improvement Projects $2,933,329 80.4%
Friends of the Park $173,090 4.7%
Park Visioning $131,480 3.6%

Ratings History
Park Pride has received 5 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 06/01/2020 91.80 four stars
2017-12 07/01/2019 90.91 four stars
2016-12 06/01/2018 93.91 four stars
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 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, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$141,804 3.52% Michael Halicki Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Park Pride (GA) 91.80 four stars
Discovery Green Conservancy (TX) 91.93 four stars
Forest Park Forever (MO) 90.33 four stars
Houston Parks Board (TX) 94.34 four stars
Randall's Island Park Alliance (NY) 90.67 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Park Pride
P.O. Box 4936
Atlanta, GA 30302
tel: (404) 546-7982
fax: (404) 546-9423
EIN: 58-1883895

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Board Leadership

Mark Balloun
Chair

CEO

Michael Halicki
Executive Director

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