Friends of the Parks Foundation Inc.
Friends of the Parks Foundation Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Operation of a children's museum
About
Fascinate-U's through the door visitation for 2018 equaled 35,236 visitors with an additional 4,752 people served through outreach programs and offsite events. 2,336 (6.6%) visitors took advantage of our free Wednesday program and free visitation during downtown's monthly '4th Friday' celebration, or through a city recreation center group visit. One hundred thirty-five (135) curriculum-based science programs reached 5,444 students from pre-k through 7th grade. Over 300 2nd grade students and parents participated in the science discovery night the museum hosted for several schools in the Cumberland County district. The museum conducted two week-long summer camp sessions with half a day devoted to art and half devoted to science. Regularly scheduled monthly programs include 'make it, take it' on the second Saturday, 'super science' on the third Saturday, and 'fourth Friday' on the evening of the fourth Friday of each month.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To give children in the cape fear region an understanding of the world around them by providing a hands-on learning environment through the use of interactive exhibits and programs.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Operation of a children's museum”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is NC, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO BOX 2671, FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28302.
- The form of the non-profit reports 9 employees as of 2020.
- 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 -$29,893.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1986.
- The organization pays $193,669 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $8,309 in fundraising expenses.