Pogo Park
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Richmond, CA
- Founding
- 11/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 32-0318691
Organization Overview
Pogo Park is located in Richmond, CA. 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 12/2023, Pogo Park employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pogo Park 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 12/2023, Pogo Park generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 20.6% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS, POGO PARK HAS ORGANIZED AND LED A HOLISTIC, "BUILD FROM THE INSIDE/OUT", COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE IRON TRIANGLE THAT IS CENTERED AROUND EMPOWERING A TEAM OF LOCAL RESIDENTS TO TRANSFORM ONCE-ABANDONED NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS INTO SAFE, GREEN, AND BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC SPACES FOR CHILDREN TO PLAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PLACETO FOLLOW ARE ALL THE "PLACES" THAT POGO PARK IS IMPROVING: 1) ELM PLAYLOT (POGO PARK #1); 2) HARBOUR-8 PARK (POGO PARK #2); 3) YELLOW BRICK ROAD; 4) 23RD STREET GREENWAY BRIDGE; AND 5) LAND ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT (KEY PARCELS OF LAND THAT SURROUND POGO PARK'S PROJECT SITES.IN 2023, CONTINUED WORK TO IMPROVE THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD, A SAFE BIKE AND WALKING ROUTE TO CONNECT POGO PARK'S TWO PARKS (HARBOUR-8 PARK AND ELM PLAYLOT) TOGETHER, WORK INCLUDED PLANTING 50 NEW TREES.WELCOMED OVER 7,000 VISITORS WHO LIVE IN RICHMOND'S IRON TRIANGLE, ONE OF THIS CITYS MOST DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, TO ELM PLAYLOT, A SAFE, GREEN, AND CLEAN CITY PARK THAT PROVIDES FREE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH ON A DROP-IN BASIS.
RESEARCH & EVALUATIONEFFORTS TO MEASURE AND EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF POGO PARK'S PROGRAMS. INCLUDES THE EFFORTS OF RESEARCH & EVALUATION POGO PARK'S DECADE-LONG RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP WITH UC BERKELEY TO MEASURE THE IMPACT OF POGO PARK'S PROJECTS ON COMMUNITY HEALTH.IN 2023, HIRED, TRAINED, AND EMPOWERED A CORE TEAM OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO DESIGN AND BUILD HARBOUR-8 PARK, POGO PARKS SECOND PARK RENOVATION PROJECT IN THE IRON TRIANGLE NEIGHBORHOOD.CREATED 13 LIVING-WAGE JOBS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS.
PEOPLETRAINING: ON-THE-JOB WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING IN HARD SKILLS (BASIC CARPENTRY, METALWORK, FABRICATION, PLANTING ETC.) AND SOFT SKILLS (WORK ETHIC, INITIATIVE, PRODUCTION, POSITIVE COMMUNICATION, WORKING AS A TEAM, EMAIL PROTOCOL, PUBLIC SPEAKING).GOLDEN TEMPLE: A SOURCE OF SUPPORT FROM POGO PARK FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN IRON TRIANGLE COMMUNITY. AN EXAMPLE OF EXPENSES RECEIVED AND PAID BY THE GOLDEN TEMPLE FUND INCLUDE: COST OF FUNERALS; DENTAL AND MEDICAL; FOOD; TRANSPORTATION; SCHOOL COSTS; CLOTHES.IN 2023, USED ELM PLAYLOT AS A TRUSTED PUBLIC SPACE TO PROVIDE 5,280 FREE MEALS TO LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND CREATED 13 LIVING-WAGE JOBS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Toody Maher Ed/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $146,776 |
Denise Yamamoto President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Hank Levy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ian Fraser Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ali Nazar Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Shyaam Shabaka Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Goring & Straja Architects Park Design & Planning | 12/30/23 | $165,520 |
Lawrence Construction Inc Design & Construction | 12/30/23 | $418,820 |
Wr Forde Associates Inc Design & Construction | 12/30/23 | $828,825 |
Jose Luis Landscaping Services Landscape Services | 12/30/23 | $315,555 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $266,141 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,294,624 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,306,282 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,434 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,867,047 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11,445 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $49 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,896,082 |
| 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. | $171,441 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $101,575 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $655,614 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,757 |
| Other employee benefits | $60,697 |
| Payroll taxes | $87,430 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,508 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,178,026 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,348 |
| Office expenses | $21,667 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $84,914 |
| Travel | $7,911 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $60,967 |
| Interest | $13,528 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,420 |
| Insurance | $76,762 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,663,663 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,522 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $611,491 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $498,848 |
| 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 | $398,805 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $346,210 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $258 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,868,134 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $164,638 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $1,019,256 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,183,894 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $550,050 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $134,190 |
| 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 | $1,868,134 |