NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION

EIN: 135563001 501(c)(3) Environment

ASHBURN, VA

Total Revenue
$24,296,620
Total Expenses
$23,142,963
Total Assets
$27,806,818
Net Assets
$19,052,072
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1926
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
KRISTINE STRATTON
Phone
7038580784
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION, founded in 1926, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $24.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $23.1M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION (NRPA) IS THE LEADING NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG, VIBRANT AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE POWER OF PARKS AND RECREATION. NRPA ADVANCES THIS VISION BY INVESTING IN AND CHAMPIONING THE WORK OF PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS AS A CATALYST FOR OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. NRPA'S NETWORK OF MORE THAN 60,000 PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS AND ADVOCATES REPRESENTS PUBLIC SPACES IN URBAN COMMUNITIES, RURAL SETTINGS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. NRPA CHAMPIONS AND SUPPORTS THE FIELD OF PARKS AND RECREATION THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY, GRANTS AND PROGRAMS, RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS AND MORE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,822,372

PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS - NRPA LEVERAGES ITS RELATIONSHIPS WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT KEY CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING GREATER RESOURCES TO...

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PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS - NRPA LEVERAGES ITS RELATIONSHIPS WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT KEY CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING GREATER RESOURCES TO LOCAL PARK AND RECREATION AGENCIES. FOCUSING ON ADVANCING OUR STRATEGIC GOAL OF MAXIMIZING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, NRPA MANAGES COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE AND PROVIDES TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND GRANT FUNDS TO LOCAL PARK AND RECREATION AGENCIES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO QUALITY PARKS AND GREEN SPACES, IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES, AND CREATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. IN SUPPORT OF THESE GOALS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED OVER $1.7 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING, IMPACTING MORE THAN 3.2 MILLION PEOPLE THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,539,117 Revenue: $7,430,271

ANNUAL CONFERENCE - THE NRPA ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS THE LARGEST GATHERING OF PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS IN THE UNITED STATES. EACH YEAR, THIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EVENT ATTRACTS 8,400+...

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE - THE NRPA ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS THE LARGEST GATHERING OF PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS IN THE UNITED STATES. EACH YEAR, THIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EVENT ATTRACTS 8,400+ PARTICIPANTS, WHICH INCLUDES 225+ EDUCATION SESSIONS AND 500+ EXHIBITING COMPANIES ON THE TRADESHOW FLOOR. EDUCATION SESSIONS COVER TOPICS SUCH LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC RELATIONS, PLANNING, DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE, RECREATION PROGRAMMING, AND MORE. BOOTH DISPLAYS IN THE EXHIBIT HALL FEATURE A VARIETY OF PARK AND RECREATION PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INCLUDING PLAYGROUND AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, LIGHTING, FLOORING AND ATHLETIC SURFACES, UNIFORMS, SCORE BOARDS, SHELTERS, PUBLIC RESTROOMS, SPLASH PADS, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE AND ARTS AND CRAFTS. THE NRPA ANNUAL CONFERENCE CONNECTS PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS WITH PEERS, CONTACTS FOR PURCHASING THE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THEIR AGENCIES, AND PROVIDES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT INSPIRE IDEAS AND CONCEPTS TO HELP PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS LEARN, GROW AND IMPROVE THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,109,169 Revenue: $3,445,436

CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION - NRPA HAS OVER 25,000 CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN THE AREAS OF AQUATIC FACILITIES, PLAYGROUND SAFETY, GENERAL PARKS AND RECREATION, AND EXECUTIVE PARKS AND RECREATION...

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CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION - NRPA HAS OVER 25,000 CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN THE AREAS OF AQUATIC FACILITIES, PLAYGROUND SAFETY, GENERAL PARKS AND RECREATION, AND EXECUTIVE PARKS AND RECREATION. THE NRPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHED THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD TO ADMINISTER THE NRPA PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GOALS AND VALUES OF THE ASSOCIATION. EACH PROGRAM REVIEWS BEST PRACTICES THROUGH A JOB ANALYSIS APPROXIMATELY EVERY 5 YEARS AND EXAMINATIONS ARE UPDATED ACCORDINGLY. NRPA ALSO HAS 222 ACCREDITED PARK AND RECREATION AGENCIES (INCLUDING MUNICIPAL THROUGH STATE AND MILITARY). THE NRPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHED THE COMMISSION FOR ACCREDITATION OF PARK AND RECREATION AGENCIES (CAPRA) TO ADMINISTER THE ACCREDITATION PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GOALS AND VALUES OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE CAPRA ACCREDITATION STANDARDS ARE REVIEWED APPROXIMATELY EVERY 5 YEARS, AND THE ACCREDITATION PROGRAM IS UPDATED ACCORDINGLY. ACCREDITATION STANDARDS INCLUDE FOCUS AREAS SUCH AS AGENCY MISSION AND PURPOSE, COMMUNITY AND PARK PLANNING, HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, RISK MANAGEMENT AND MORE.PUBLICATIONS AND ADVERTISING - NRPA REACHES ITS MEMBERS THROUGH A VARIETY OF PUBLICATIONS, INCLUDING ITS AWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE, PARKS & RECREATION, WHICH IS READ BY APPROXIMATELY 207,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. NRPA ALSO WORKS WITH ADVERTISERS TO PROMOTE THEIR PRODUCTS TO MEMBERS VIA TOOLS SUCH AS PRINT ADS IN NRPA'S MAGAZINE, DIGITAL ADS ON THE WEBSITE, AND DIGITAL ADS INCLUDED IN EMAIL MARKETING CONTENT. ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE; COMPREHENSIVE TOOLKITS, AN ANNUAL REPORT, RESEARCH AND EVALUATION REPORTS, EMAIL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS, A DEDICATED BLOG, NRPA PODCAST, AND A SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,988,995
Program Service Revenue $11,624,279
Investment Income $2,553,582
Other Revenue $2,129,764
TOTAL REVENUE $24,296,620

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,789,925
Salaries & Benefits $11,420,781
Fundraising Expenses $1,037,209
Program Expenses $19,561,524
Other Expenses $9,918,648
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,142,963

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $24,296,620 $24,736,989 0.0%
Expenses $23,142,963 $21,943,369 +0.1%
Net Income $1,153,657 $2,793,620 -0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
30
Independent Members
29
Employees
94
Volunteers
1225

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
9
$1,553,030
Total Directors
30
$475,568
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KRISTINE STRATTON PRESIDENT & CEO 38.00
Officer Director
$398,231 $77,337 $475,568
JESUS AGUIRRE CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN MCKNIGHT FREDD CPRP PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSIE KURUVILLA TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA MEDEIROS SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY ABBOTT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA ARMSTRONG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL ASSEFA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK ATKINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY-PAUL AP DIAZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSE FELIX DIAZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAKITA FRAZIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTIAN GABRIEL DIRECTOR AS OF 10/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL GINSBURG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSIE KURUVILLA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNA LOMBARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLIE MARSH-HEINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE MILEWSKI DIRECTOR AS OF 10/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN OTT LOVELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN PAGE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PRUE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARNOLD RANDALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BREECE ROBERTSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHONNDA SMITH DIRECTOR AS OF 10/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HASHIM TAYLOR DIRECTOR AS OF 10/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA H VINLUAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDEN WEISWERDA DIRECTOR AS OF 10/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANY WHITE-LAPIERRE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILIP WU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLIE MAY CHIEF PARTNERSHIP OFFICER 38.00
Officer
$191,876 $45,278 $237,154
AUTUMN SAXTON CHIEF EDUCATION AND EQUITY OFFICER 38.00
Officer
$186,077 $62,421 $248,498
CANDICE CARNAGE - CHIEF FINANCIAL AND OPERATING OFFICER 38.00
Officer
$225,476 $67,914 $293,390
CLARISSA GARCIA - CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT OFFICER 38.00
Officer
$207,700 $55,875 $263,575
GARRETT WARFIELD-CHIEF RESEARCH AND IMPACT OFFICER AS OF 10/24 38.00
Officer
$26,514 $8,331 $34,845
JULIE BOLAND - VP CREDENTIAL AND MEMBERSHIP OPERATIONS 38.00
Highest
$164,957 $51,268 $216,225
JOHN MANCUSO SENIOR DIRECTOR, IT 38.00
Highest
$145,174 $39,751 $184,925
AMANDA HERSEY - SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CONFERENCES 38.00
Highest
$136,102 $55,639 $191,741
AJA JENKINS - SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE 38.00
Highest
$138,224 $46,099 $184,323
ALLISON COLMAN SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS 38.00
Highest
$128,624 $21,188 $149,812
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $24,296,620 $23,142,963 $27,806,818 $1,153,657
2024 $24,736,989 $21,943,369 $26,857,425 $2,793,620
2023 $20,842,167 $19,928,136 $24,572,227 $914,031
2022 $16,369,699 $19,132,764 $23,732,321 $-2,763,065
2021 $21,294,082 $16,030,966 $29,470,291 $5,263,116
2020 $20,081,113 $17,695,908 $21,753,457 $2,385,205
2019 $22,383,064 $19,155,177 $20,930,732 $3,227,887
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