DOROTHEA DIX PARK CONSERVANCY

EIN: 208421281 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

RALEIGH, NC

Total Revenue
$6,629,632
Total Expenses
$9,646,235
Total Assets
$15,747,940
Net Assets
$15,324,288
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
RUFFIN HALL
Phone
9199871380
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DOROTHEA DIX PARK CONSERVANCY, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $6.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $9.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 46% operating deficit.

Mission

THE CONSERVANCY WILL BE THE CITY'S COMMUNITY PARTNER AND SOLE PHILANTHROPIC PARTNER, WITH A MISSION TO "ENSURE THE CREATION AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF DOROTHEA DIX PARK AS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE - A TRANSFORMATIVE PUBLIC SPACE FOR COMMUNITY, HEALTH, AND CELEBRATION THAT WILL ENRICH OUR QUALITY OF LIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA." THE CONSERVANCY IS COMMITTED TO BEING AN INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATION THAT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE RALEIGH COMMUNITY AND SERVES THE CITIZENS OF RALEIGH, THE TRIANGLE REGION OF NORTH CAROLINA, AND THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. THE CONSERVANCY WILL CONDUCT FUNDRAISING TO SIGNIFICANTLY AUGMENT PUBLIC FUNDING FOR THE CREATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF DOROTHEA DIX PARK.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,712,171

GENERAL PARK PLANNING AND CAPITAL PROJECTSIN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF RALEIGH, DIX PARK CONSERVANCY ACCOMPLISHED:- ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF THE GIPSON PLAY PLAZA, A GRAND ENTRANCE PLAZA AND A...

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GENERAL PARK PLANNING AND CAPITAL PROJECTSIN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF RALEIGH, DIX PARK CONSERVANCY ACCOMPLISHED:- ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF THE GIPSON PLAY PLAZA, A GRAND ENTRANCE PLAZA AND A DESTINATION ADVENTURE PLAY AREA.- DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF EARLY IMPACT CAPITAL PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE DAILY VISITOR EXPERIENCE AT THE PARK, E.G. SHELTERS, PLAY EQUIPMENT, BENCHES.- SUPPORT PLANNING EFFORTS AROUND IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER PHASES OF THE MASTER PLAN.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,561,140

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAMS:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF RALEIGH, DIX PARK ACCOMPLISHED:- 1.1M PARK VISITORS- 138 PARK PROGRAMS, 10 EVENTS, 4 ACTIVATIONS, 4 PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS, AND 1...

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAMS:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF RALEIGH, DIX PARK ACCOMPLISHED:- 1.1M PARK VISITORS- 138 PARK PROGRAMS, 10 EVENTS, 4 ACTIVATIONS, 4 PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS, AND 1 MAJOR MUSIC FESTIVAL (5TH ANNUAL DREAMVILLE FESTIVAL).

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,956,342
Program Service Revenue $15,754
Investment Income $305,561
Other Revenue $351,975
TOTAL REVENUE $6,629,632

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,250,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,241,807
Fundraising Expenses $760,982
Program Expenses $8,273,311
Other Expenses $4,986,202
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,646,235

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,629,632 $6,613,063 +0.0%
Expenses $9,646,235 $12,160,196 -0.2%
Net Income $-3,016,603 $-5,547,133 -0.5%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
34
Independent Members
32
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
80

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
5
$303,983
Total Directors
42
$303,983
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEMPSEY BENTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH BISER DIRECTOR SINCE APRIL 2025 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DHAMIAN BLUE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN BRIGGS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY CHAUDHURI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER CRAFT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULETTE DILLARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARMAN DRIVER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS EDWARDS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE S FRANKLIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLA FRANTZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED FRITSCH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM GIPSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK HOVERSTEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KODY KINSLEY DIRECTOR SINCE APRIL 2025 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEHEMIAH MABRY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY MCFARLANE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIOBHAN MILLEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH PAGE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INES PALACIOS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ORAGE QUARLES III DIR; INT PRES & CEO (OCT-DEC 2024); 10.00
Officer Director
$45,682 $0 $45,682
MARQUITA ROBERTSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM RODNEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SMITH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY SPAIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD STEVENS DIRECTOR SINCE APRIL 2025 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT TOMASULO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADDIE THORNTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY WARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS WOODY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARTER WORTHY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL ROSS CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS BELL DIRECTOR THROUGH APRIL 2025 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES GOODMON DIRECTOR THROUGH APRIL 2025 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HANSEN TREASURER THROUGH APRIL 2025 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARJORIE HODGES DIRECTOR THROUGH APRIL 2025 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MYRICK HOWARD DIRECTOR THROUGH APRIL 2025 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WAYNE MAIORANO DIRECTOR THROUGH APRIL 2025 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLTON MIDYETTE DIRECTOR THROUGH APRIL 2025 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOYCE POPE DIRECTOR THROUGH APRIL 2025 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET COWELL PRESIDENT AND CEO THROUGH OCT 2024 40.00
Officer Director
$238,767 $19,534 $258,301
RUFFIN HALL PRESIDENT AND CEO SINCE JANUARY 2025 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MADDREY VP OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$146,002 $25,292 $171,294
NICK SMITH CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00
Highest
$144,102 $32,205 $176,307
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 $6,629,632 $9,646,235 $15,747,940 $-3,016,603
2024 $6,613,063 $12,160,196 $18,819,429 $-5,547,133
2023 $14,516,791 $14,169,328 $26,751,344 $347,463
2022 $20,351,546 $4,025,490 $22,967,592 $16,326,056
2021 $1,230,438 $3,329,122 $6,442,747 $-2,098,684
2020 $7,406,021 $3,597,235 $8,314,634 $3,808,786
2020 $7,406,021 $3,597,235 $8,314,634 $3,808,786
2019 $3,585,263 $1,410,323 $4,032,616 $2,174,940
2018 $1,995,744 $1,540,862 $1,877,209 $454,882
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