Philadelphia Parks Alliance
Philadelphia Parks Alliance
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About this organization
Mission
The Philadelphia Parks Alliance's mission is to champion the public's interest in outstanding parks, recreation, and open spaces.
About
The Philadelphia Parks Alliance advocates on behalf of Philadelphia parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers; and provides programmatic and fiscal support to the city's recreation centers: 1) Parks and Recreation Advocacy - The Alliance builds and organizes coalitions of support for improved public spaces, recreation facilities and programs throughout the commonwealth. 2) Recreation Center Programming - In partnership with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, the Alliance assists in the development of recreation advisory councils, the governing bodies for recreation centers, and organization of recreational events. The Alliance also serves as a conduit for grants for specific recreation centers and general recreation programming. 3) Direct Programming - The Alliance leads park tours and organizes training for recreation advisory council members. 4) Stewardship and Cleanups - The Alliance periodically acts as a fiscal agent for recreation advisory councils. The Alliance manages clean ups at neighborhood playgrounds and recreation centers.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “The philadelphia parks alliance's mission is to champion the public's interest in outstanding parks, recreation, and open spaces.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “The philadelphia parks alliance's mission is to champion the public's interest in outstanding parks, recreation, and open spaces.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of PA, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as PO BOX 12677, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19129.
- The non-profit has a total of 4 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$163,724.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1985.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $252,064 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $113,291 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.