Grant Park Conservancy Inc

Organization Overview

Grant Park Conservancy Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (N20) the organization is classified as: Camps, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Grant Park Conservancy Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grant Park Conservancy 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 06/2022, Grant Park Conservancy Inc generated $514.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $278.7k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.2% 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE GRANT PARK CONSERVANCY IS THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO THE RESTORATION, BEAUTIFICATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF HISTORIC GRANT PARK. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO RETORE AND PRESERVE THE PARK'S NATURAL FEATURES AND HISTORIC IMPORTANCE WHILE PROVIDING VENUES FOR ACTIVE AND PASSIVE RECREATION FOR ALL TO ENJOY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE GRANT PARK CONSERVANCY MAINTAINS GRANT PARK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY OF ATLANTA AND HOSTS PROJECT G.R.A.N.T. WORK DAYS IN THE PARK. WORK DAYS ARE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EDUCATE VOLUNTEERS, BUILD SUPPORT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND MAKE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. VOLUNTEERS REMOVE DEBRIS, NON-NATIVE PLANT SPECIES, AND INVASIVE VINES. THEY SPREAD TONS OF MULCH TO PROTECT THE TREES, HELP WITH PRUNING AND WEEDING TO KEEP SIGHTLINES OPEN, AND PICK UP TRASH. THESE EFFORTS KEEP THE PARK CLEAN, HEALTHY, AND SAFE.


THE GRANT PARK CONSERVANCY HOSTS FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO BUILD AWARENESS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ROLE IN RESTORING, BEAUTIFYING, AND MAINTAINING GRANT PARK AS WELL AS TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE GPC'S WORK. EACH YEAR, THE GPC HOSTS THE SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL, A FREE TWO-DAY FESTIVAL IN GRANT PARK WHERE ATTENDEES ENJOY LIVE MUSIC, AN ARTISTS MARKET, AND FOOD TRUCKS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTS THE CANOPY SOIREAN INDOOR TICKETED FUNDRAISING EVENT THAT INCLUDES DINNER, MUSIC, AND DANCING.


THE GRANT PARK CONSERVANCY WORKS TO CREATE A WORLD-CLASS PARK BY SPONSORING SPECIFIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO RESTORE AND IMPROVE HISTORIC STRUCTURES, SUCH AS THE 1927 MILLEDGE FOUNTAIN, THE CIRCA 1890 LION BRIDGE, AND 1896 ERSKINE FOUNTAIN. AS PART OF THESE HISTORIC PRESERVATION EFFORTS, THE ORGANIZATION PLANTS AND MAINTAINS GARDENS AT THESE HISTORIC SITES, INCLUDING A RAIN GARDEN AT THE LION BRIDGE AND A DAFFODIL PROJECT GARDEN AT THE ERSKINE FOUNTAIN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michelle Blackmon
Executive Director
$58,722
Lindsey Cohen
Treasurer
$0
Kimberly Durham-Wright
Secretary
$0
Shalya Forte
Vice Chair
$0
Victoria Hamrick
Past Chair
$0
Elaine Phillips
Board Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$17,390
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$476,365
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $8,953
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$493,755
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4,401
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,412
Net Income from Fundraising Events $14,642
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $514,210

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Grant Park Conservancy Inc has recieved totaling $22,238.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$13,333
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$6,667
Morning Star Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: LOOMIS TRIANGLE

$1,000
C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation

Sioux Falls, SD

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUND

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$238
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$125,768
Earnings-$20,524
Ending Balance$105,244

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