Iowa Parks And Recreation Association Inc

Organization Overview

Iowa Parks And Recreation Association Inc is located in Ames, IA. The organization was established in 1977. 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. As of 06/2021, Iowa Parks And Recreation Association Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Iowa Parks And Recreation Association 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 06/2020, Iowa Parks And Recreation Association Inc generated $326.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $346.1k during the year ending 06/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.7%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR CAREERS AND TO SUPPORT LASTING PARKS AND RECREATION SYSTEMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DISCOUNT TICKET SALES, HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING, COORDINATING REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS, PRODUCTION OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY, PRODUCTION OF MONTHLY INFORMATIONAL MAGAZINES, INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE MAINTENANCE, ORGANIZING AND IMPLEMENTING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT THE IOWA STATE FAIR ARE ALL UNDERTAKEN TO RAISE THE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF PARKS AND RECREATION. THE 2020 IOWA STATE FAIR WAS CANCELED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. ALL MEETINGS WERE CANCELED OR TRANSITIONED TO VIRTUAL MEETINGS.


CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS: THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS THE LARGEST PROFESSIONAL AND CITIZEN ADVOCATE NETWORKING AND EDUCATIONAL SESSION OPPORTUNITY OFFERED. DURING A TYPICAL EVENT, 38 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ARE OFFERED PROVIDING ATTENDEES WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, INTERACTION BETWEEN COMMERCIAL AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT VENDORS WITH DELEGATES, OFF-SITE FACILITY TOURS AND AN AWARDS BANQUET. DUE TO COVID-19, THIS EVENT WAS CANCELED. THE FALL WORKSHOP IS THE ASSOC.'S SECOND LARGEST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE. TYPICALLY, THERE ARE 21 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, A GOLF OUTING, SOCIAL NETWORKING AND OFF-SITE FACILITY TOURS AVAILABLE TO THE ATTENDEES. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE FALL WORKSHOP WAS TRANSITIONED TO VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS WITH 50 DELEGATES ATTENDING.


CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR/AQUATIC CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS: A TWO-DAY CLASS CULMINATING IN AN OPEN BOOK EXAM PREPARES ATTENDEES TO TAKE THE CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR CERTIFICATION EXAM. 393 PERSONS PARTICIPATED IN THE EXAM. THE CLASS IS PRESENTED BY NATIONALLY CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS FROM THE POOL AND HOT TUB ALLIANCE. THE AQUATIC CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP IS A 2-1/2 HOUR CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE MANDATED BY THE STATE OF IOWA TO ALLOW POOL OPERATORS TO REMAIN CURRENT ON THEIR POOL OPERATION KNOWLEDGE. 326 OPERATORS ATTENDED. THIS WORKSHOP IS APPROVED BY THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS DIVISION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Steven E Jordison
Chief Execut
$88,920
Ryan Maehl
President
$0
Nick Lenox
Vice Preside
$0
Carissa Williams
Treasurer
$0
Ryan Gourley
Director
$0
Becky Halling
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$51,530
Investment income $3,842
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $326,057

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$55,060
Earnings$20,590
Admin Expense$465
Net Contributions$50,000
Ending Balance$125,185

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