Gateway Arch Park Foundation
- Assets
- $74.3m
- Revenue
- $7.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Founding
- 05/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-2128072
Organization Overview
Gateway Arch Park Foundation is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2010. 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, Gateway Arch Park Foundation employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gateway Arch Park 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, Gateway Arch Park Foundation generated $7.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (24.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (26.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O.THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THE GATEWAY ARCH, ITS GROUNDS, NEIGHBORING PUBLIC SPACE AND ATTRACTIONS WILL BE A VITAL, WELCOMING, WELL SUPPORTED RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITY AND NATION FOR DECADES TO COME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SEE SCHEDULE O.IN 2021, GATEWAY ARCH PARK FOUNDATION CONTINUED ITS EFFORTS IN CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AT GATEWAY ARCH NATIONAL PARK. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:CONSERVATION: THROUGH ITS NEW VOLUNTEER PROGRAM CO-MANAGED WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE PLANTING AND CARETAKING OF HUNDREDS OF TREES, SHRUBS, AND GRASSES THROUGHOUT THE PARK. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTED THE COMPLETION OF A NEW VISITOR SERVICES BUILDING IN KIENER PLAZA.PRESERVATION: THE FOUNDATION FUNDED SIX VISITS FROM PACIFIC STUDIO STAFF, WHO COMPLETED 43 PROJECTS AT THE MUSEUM AT THE GATEWAY ARCH, INCLUDING EXHIBIT REPAIRS, REPLACEMENTS, AND ADDITIONS. TOGETHER WITH NPS, THE FOUNDATION UNDERTOOK EXTENSIVE PREPARATION FOR THE UPCOMING RENOVATION TO THE OLD COURTHOUSE, INCLUDING SECURING AND HELPING FUND A TEMPORARY HOME FOR ITS COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES.EDUCATION: THE FOUNDATION'S JOURNEY FUND SUPPORTED 547 STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED SCHOOLS AND YOUTH GROUPS TO RECEIVE FREE ARCH VISITS. THE FUND ALSO PROVIDED 71 STUDENT ACTIVITY KITS TO SUPPORT VIRTUAL PARK RANGER PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO ENSURE EQUITABLE INTERNET ACCESS THROUGHOUT THE PARK'S 91 ACRES AND IN KIENER PLAZA WITH FREE PUBLIC WI-FI AND FUNDED THE 24/7 LIVESTREAMS OF TWO WEBCAMS FROM THE TOP OF THE ARCH.COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE FOUNDATION'S YOGA PROGRAMS SAW MORE THAN 1,300 IN-PERSON PARTICIPANTS AND 3,500 VIRTUAL ATTENDEES IN 2021. THE VIRTUAL, FOUR-WEEK BLUES AT THE ARCH CONCERT SERIES SAW MORE THAN 45,000 PEOPLE TUNE IN ONLINE (UP 48% FROM 2020). THE SALUTE TO VETERANS (IN-PERSON) CONCERT HAD APPROXIMATELY 600 ATTENDEES, AND THE WINTERFEST HOLIDAY FESTIVAL (IN-PERSON) SAW NEARLY 30,000 PEOPLE IN KIENER PLAZA OVER 21 DAYS. THE FOUNDATION'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM WELCOMED 104 VOLUNTEERS, WHO DONATED MORE THAN 2,000 HOURS OVER 661 SHIFTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Mcclure Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $192,627 |
Amanda Goldsmith Director Of Development | 40 | $120,471 | |
Janis Cooper Director Of Fnd Operations/secretary | Officer | 40 | $99,049 |
Laura Ellenhorn Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ruth Saphian Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas C Melzer Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Haley Sharpe Design Exhibition Design | 12/30/21 | $447,592 |
Integrated Marketing Solutions Event Management | 12/30/21 | $262,785 |
Trivers Associates Inc Architect | 12/30/21 | $214,187 |
Meyer Printing Company Printing/mailing | 12/30/21 | $148,443 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $482,104 |
| Fundraising events | $145,914 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,487,751 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $516,791 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $200 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,632,560 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $160,174 |
| Investment income | $251,550 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,092,487 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$75,477 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,108,944 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $458,081 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,193 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $426,068 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,359 |
| Other employee benefits | $52,195 |
| Payroll taxes | $59,360 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $31,023 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $80,361 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,300 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $53,797 |
| Office expenses | $285,938 |
| Information technology | $21,754 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $94,334 |
| Travel | $7,410 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,301 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,396 |
| Insurance | $26,204 |
| All other expenses | $5,440 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,256,213 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $510,102 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,794,340 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,752,096 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $91,318 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $34,791 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $31,965 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $57,029,056 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $17,949 |
| Total assets | $74,261,617 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $230,216 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $49,657 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $279,873 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,418,818 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $66,562,926 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $74,261,617 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Gateway Arch Park Foundation has recieved totaling $1,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bodine Family Foundation Inc Saint Louis, MO PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $23,649,468 |
| Earnings | $2,279,952 |
| Net Contributions | $905,000 |
| Other Expense | $275,704 |
| Ending Balance | $26,558,716 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Colorado Park 277 Corporation Chicago, IL | $265,380,571 | $11,072,050 |
Lake Park Associates Inc Chicago, IL | $84,892,237 | $7,736,352 |
21st Century Parks Inc Louisville, KY | $96,568,908 | $4,921,884 |
Lakeshore Park Conservancy Knoxville, TN | $19,542,630 | $6,010,930 |
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy Memphis, TN | $6,955,555 | $6,186,773 |
Memorial Park Tulsa, OK | $30,425,611 | $5,086,019 |
Friends Of Great Smoky Mountain National Park Inc Kodak, TN | $24,666,709 | $4,762,551 |
Champaign Parks Foundation Champaign, IL | $976,964 | $284,130 |
Gateway Arch Park Foundation St Louis, MO | $74,261,617 | $7,108,944 |
Grindstone Butte Mutual Canal Company Champaign, IL | $200 | $2,974,907 |
Illinois Association Of Park Districts Springfield, IL | $10,419,752 | $4,309,641 |
Friends Of The Warner Parks Inc Nashville, TN | $7,592,814 | $4,400,427 |