THE SAINT PAUL PARKS CONSERVANCY

EIN: 262788415 501(c)(3) Environment

SAINT PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$1,177,079
Total Expenses
$786,787
Total Assets
$1,195,378
Net Assets
$1,117,571
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
MICHAEL-JON PEASE
Phone
6513007876
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE SAINT PAUL PARKS CONSERVANCY, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 173% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $390K, a strong 33% operating margin.

Mission

TO CREATE COMMUNITY VIBRANCY BY MAKING STRONG PARKS SUPERB. OUR VISION IS THAT EVERYONE HAS EQUITABLE ACCESS TO TRULY GREAT GREEN SPACES WHERE THEY FEEL WELCOMED, PURSUE WELLNESS AND FIND JOY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $405,005

COMMUNITY PARTNER FOR SAINT PAUL AREA PARKS: AS THE TRUSTED PARTNER OF BOTH COMMUNITY AND THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL PARKS THE CONSERVANCY ACTIVELY RAISES FUNDS AND LEADS PARTNERSHIP TO IMPROVE PARKS. IN...

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COMMUNITY PARTNER FOR SAINT PAUL AREA PARKS: AS THE TRUSTED PARTNER OF BOTH COMMUNITY AND THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL PARKS THE CONSERVANCY ACTIVELY RAISES FUNDS AND LEADS PARTNERSHIP TO IMPROVE PARKS. IN 2023 FUNDS WERE RAISED AND STEWARDED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: - COMPLETED THE NEW SYSTEM-WIDE PARKS PLAN TO IDENTIFY EQUITY GAPS AND OPPORTUNITIES -COMO WOODLAND OUTDOOR CLASSROOM (SERVING 1,500 STUDENTS ANNUALLY) - INSTALLED NEW EDUCATOR WELCOME SIGN FOR THIS KEY NATURE RESOURCE FOR SCHOOLS -FUNDRAISING WORK FOR FROGTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER -FUNDRAISING FOR THE HISTORIC IRVINE PARK FOUNTAIN RESTORATION AND LAUNCHING A CONCERT SERIES IN THE PARK -RAISED A SIGNIFICANT IN-KIND DONATION OF 6,000 PIECES OF FITNESS EQUIPMENT FROM PELOTON TO BE USED ACROSS THE FITNESS ROOMS OF SAINT PAUL'S 26 REC CENTERS

Program 2
Expenses: $178,666

EQUAL PLAY SAINT PAUL INITIATIVE: TO RESPOND TO THE LACK OF HIGH-QUALITY PLAY OPPORTUNITIES IN SAINT PAUL'S HIGH NEED NEIGHBORHOODS, THE CONSERVANCY LAUNCHED AN INITIATIVE TO CREATE NEW PLAY AREAS...

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EQUAL PLAY SAINT PAUL INITIATIVE: TO RESPOND TO THE LACK OF HIGH-QUALITY PLAY OPPORTUNITIES IN SAINT PAUL'S HIGH NEED NEIGHBORHOODS, THE CONSERVANCY LAUNCHED AN INITIATIVE TO CREATE NEW PLAY AREAS, SPORT COURTS AND FIELDS ACROSS THE CITY. THE FRIST COMPLETED PROJECT OF THE INIATIVE WAS BUILLDING A NEW PLAYRGOUND AT DUNNING PARK WITH NATIONAL PARTNER KABOOM AND 200 LOCAL VOLUNTEERS IN OCTOBER 2023. FUND RAISING WAS CONDUCTED FOR NEW FIELDS AT NORTH END COMMUNITY CENTER, VICTORIA PARK AND HIGHWOOD HILLS REC CENTER

Program 3
Expenses: $127,820

THE CONSERVANCY ACTED AS PROJECT MANAGER FOR SEVERAL PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, INCLUDING: -SWEDE HOLLOW PARK: SELECTED A COMMUNITY DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO COMPLETE THE DESIGN AND PLANT...

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THE CONSERVANCY ACTED AS PROJECT MANAGER FOR SEVERAL PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, INCLUDING: -SWEDE HOLLOW PARK: SELECTED A COMMUNITY DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO COMPLETE THE DESIGN AND PLANT SELECTION FOR THE WOODLAND GARDEN AND UPPER BLUFF CIRCULATION PLAN -COMPLETED THE SUNISA LEE OLYMPIC MEDALLION PLAZA AND PORTRAIT BUST AT PHALEN PARK -SELECTED MATERIALS FOR THE RASPBERRY ISLAND BANDSTAND AND PREPARED A CAMPAIGN FOR RESTORATION -CONDUCTED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INCLUDING EVENTS AND SURVEYS TO INFORM THE IRVINE PARK REVITALIZATION CAMPAIGN

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,184,181
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $17,479
Other Revenue $-24,581
TOTAL REVENUE $1,177,079

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $128,562
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $711,491
Other Expenses $658,225
TOTAL EXPENSES $786,787

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,177,079 $430,904 +1.7%
Expenses $786,787 $403,948 +0.9%
Net Income $390,292 $26,956 +13.5%
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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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
1
Volunteers
200

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
$119,210
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL-JON PEASE EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$110,313 $8,897 $119,210
COLENE BLANK PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN BENNETT VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON COLLINS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
INEZ BERGQUIST SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA BRUCE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAURA DONOVAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN BECK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN EKBLAD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER NORRIS PETERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFERY BAIDOO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA SCHABER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE TANAKA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETE GRAYSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSEY THORESON HANSEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN ROGERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,177,079 $786,787 $1,195,378 $390,292
2023 $1,519,106 $786,787 $1,537,403 $732,319
2022 $430,904 $403,948 $729,339 $26,956
2021 $349,737 $281,390 $747,798 $68,347
2020 $345,472 $109,949 $648,063 $235,523
2018 $131,889 $774,145 $365,334 $-642,256
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