Fort Wayne Park Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Fort Wayne Park Foundation Inc is located in Fort Wayne, IN. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (N30) the organization is classified as: Physical Fitness & Community Recreational Facilities, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Wayne Park Foundation Inc 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, Fort Wayne Park Foundation Inc generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $727.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.0% 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.

Since 2019, Fort Wayne Park Foundation Inc has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $4,207,733. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PRESERVE THE CITY'S GREEN SPACES, CREATE A LASTING LEGACY FOR THE CITIZENS OF FORT WAYNE AND ALLEN COUNTY AND PROVIDE FREE AND AFFORDABLE LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN 2021, OUR FOUNDATION HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST, IN A SIGNIFICANT WAY, THE FORT WAYNE PARKS DEPARTMENT'S PROPOSED RENOVATION AND REVITALIZATION OF FRANKE PARK. FEELING FAIRLY CONFIDENT THAT THE SHADOW OF COVID WAS PASSING AND THAT FUNDS COULD BE REASONABLY SOLICITED FOR CIVIC PROJECTS AGAIN, WE UNDERTOOK TO RAISED $3M FROM BOTH OUR OWN FOUNDATION AND FROM OTHER LIKE-MINDED FOUNDATIONS. BY YEAR END, WE HAD ACHIEVED OUR GOAL AND LOOK FORWARD TO ADDITIONAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE PARKS DEPARTMENTS PURVIEW IN THE NEAR FUTURE. WE CONTINUE TO HEAR PRAISE ABOUT THE PROMENADE PARK PAVILION AND ARE PLEASED WITH THE CONTINUED PUBLIC ATTENTION THIS PARK RECEIVES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Richard L Phillips Jr
President
$0
Eleanor Marine
Treasurer
$0
Doug Wood
Vice President
$0
John Mcmillen
Secretary
$0
John Shoaff
Director
$0
Dr Luther C Whitfield
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$2,742,427
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,742,427
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $667,580
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $449,781
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,859,788

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Fort Wayne Park Foundation Inc has awarded $658,306 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CITY OF FT WAYNE PARKS

PURPOSE: Riverfront & operations

$364,932

FOELLINGER-FRIEMANN BOTANICAL

PURPOSE: Program support

$214,951

HEADWATERS PARK ALLIANCE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Fort Wayne, IN

PURPOSE: Support Headwaters Park

$72,423

FRIENDS OF THE PARKS OF ALLEN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Fort Wayne, IN

PURPOSE: Canopy Project

$6,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Fort Wayne Park Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $134,511.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
English-Bonter-Mitchell Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: VARIOUS PROGRAMS

$110,000
Dr Louis A And Anne B Schneider Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: 2022 SMALLIDAYS 2023 CA

$10,000
Chapman Charitable Tr Dtd 3-3-17

Fort Wayne, IN

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Edward M Wilson Family Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$4,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$11
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$12,028,226
Earnings$1,671,754
Admin Expense$55,540
Net Contributions$2,025
Grants$658,306
Ending Balance$12,988,159

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