Park Pride Inc

Organization Overview

Park Pride Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1990. 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, Park Pride Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Park Pride 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, Park Pride Inc generated $8.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.4% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENGAGE COMMUNITIES TO ACTIVATE THE POWER OF PARKS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNITY BUILDING/FRIENDS OF THE PARK -- PARK PRIDE'S SERVICES START WITH A FRIENDS OF THE PARK (FOP) GROUP, A TEAM OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WORKING TO IMPROVE ONE OR MORE PARKS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES AND BUILDS INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND COMMUNITY CAPACITY ENABLING RESIDENTS TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY PARKS.


CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS -- PARK PRIDE'S GRANTMAKING PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY LED IMPROVEMENTS IN LOCAL PARKS. IN 2021, $1.33 MILLION WAS AWARDED FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN 29 PARKS.THROUGH OUR FISCAL SPONSOR PROGRAM, PARK PRIDE PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND FISCAL OVERSIGHT FOR COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR PARK IMPROVEMENT AND ACTIVATION PROJECTS.IN ADDITION TO REVITALIZING EXISTING PARKS, PARK PRIDE ALSO WORKS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO GREENSPACE ACROSS THE CITY. IN 2021, THESE EFFORTS CENTERED ON CONSTRUCTION OF MATTIE FREELAND PARK, TRANSFORMING A BLIGHTED LOT INTO A MUCH-NEEDED PARK IN THE ENGLISH AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD.


PARK VISIONING -- EACH YEAR, PARK PRIDE GUIDES FOUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH A PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROCESS SPANNING SEVERAL MONTHS THAT CONVERTS THAT COMMUNITY'S IDEAS AND DREAMS INTO A CONCEPTUAL VISION. THIS PLAN CAN THEN BE USED BY COMMUNITY GROUPS TO FUNDRAISE AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR DESIRED IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PARK.PARK PRIDE CONTINUED OUR PARTNERSHIP IN THE ATLANTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLYARDS PROJECT- A PILOT PROJECT TO REVITALIZE AND OPEN SCHOOLYARDS TO COMMUNITIES DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS IN AREAS OF THE CITY WHERE RESIDENTS DO NOT LIVE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF A PARK. IN 2020, CONSTRUCTION WAS COMPLETED ON THE RENOVATED GREEN SCHOOLYARD AT COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY IN DEKALB COUNTY.


COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONPARK PRIDE HOSTS AN ANNUAL PARKS & GREENSPACE CONFERENCE, THE LARGEST PARKS CONFERENCE IN THE SOUTHEAST, SHOWCASING THOUGHT LEADERS FROM ATLANTA AND ACROSS THE NATION.ACTIVATE ATLIN 2020, ATLANTA'S DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR) KICKED OFF AN EFFORT TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, INVITING PARK PRIDE TO COORDINATE THE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROCESS. PRIDE COORDINATED THE MOST ROBUST AND INCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT EFFORT EVER UNDERTAKEN BY DPR. THE PLAN, ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL IN DECEMBER OF 2021, WILL SERVE AS A GUIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION SYSTEM IN THE YEARS TO COME.VOLUNTEER PROGRAMIN 2021, PARK PRIDE LED OR PROVIDED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT TO 98 VOLUNTEER PROJECTS ACROSS OUR SERVICE AREA.IN ADDITION TO BRINGING IMMEDIATE IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS, THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM CONNECTS CORPORATIONS, COLLEGES, AND CIVIC GROUPS TO THE COMMUNITY, THEREBY INCREASING ENGAGEMENT AND AWARENESS, AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael Halicki
Executive Director
$186,341
Allison Barnett
Associate Director
$111,926
Ariane Delong
Development Director
$101,035
Mark Balloun
Chair
$0
Peggy Allumbaugh
Vice Chair
$0
Erik Brecheisen
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Atlanta Falcons Stadium Company
Park Construction
$712,500
Integrated Land Design
Park Construction
$476,233
Playgroud Creations
Park Construction
$370,549
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $553,393
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,683,084
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $50,500
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,236,477
Total Program Service Revenue$1,079,851
Investment income $452
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 $8,316,780

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Park Pride Inc has recieved totaling $20,250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Aec Trust

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: FRIENDS OF LENOX-WILDWOOD PARK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ADDITION

$20,000
Screen Porch Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT ATLANTA PUBLIC PARKS

$250
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