ILLINOIS PARK AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION

EIN: 300098388 501(c)(3) Environment

LAGRANGE, IL

Total Revenue
$2,043,337
Total Expenses
$1,748,793
Total Assets
$2,876,897
Net Assets
$2,181,046
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1963
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Andy Thurman CPRP
Phone
7085882280
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ILLINOIS PARK AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION, founded in 1963, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.7M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

PROVIDE AND PROMOTE EXCEPTIONAL STANDARDS OF EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND RESOURCES FOR ALL PROFESSIONALS IN THE ILLINOIS PARK, RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $957,394 Revenue: $1,295,873

IPRA PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS - IPRA OFFERS SEVERAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING, CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR (CPSI),CERTIFIED PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONAL (CPRP), AND CERTIFIED PARK...

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IPRA PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS - IPRA OFFERS SEVERAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING, CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR (CPSI),CERTIFIED PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONAL (CPRP), AND CERTIFIED PARK AND RECREATION EXECUTIVE (CPRE). THE CPSI PROGRAM CERTIFIES INDIVIDUALS TO INSPECT PLAYGROUNDS FOR SAFETY HAZARDS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL STANDARDS SET BY THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS AND CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION. THE CPRP CERTIFICATION IS THE NATIONAL STANDARD FOR ALL PARKS AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS WHO WANT TO BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF THEIR PROFESSION. FINALLY, THE CPRE PROGRAM IS A NEW CERTIFICATION THAT ESTABLISHES A NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MANAGERIAL, ADMINISTRATIVE,AND EXECUTIVE PARKS AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS.

Program 2
Expenses: $287,489 Revenue: $111,445

SECTION EVENTS SUCH AS SENIOR GAMES, PARK PURSUIT, TEEN SKI TRIP,AND VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE MEMBERSHIP. THESE EVENTS WERE ATTENDED BY...

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SECTION EVENTS SUCH AS SENIOR GAMES, PARK PURSUIT, TEEN SKI TRIP,AND VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE MEMBERSHIP. THESE EVENTS WERE ATTENDED BY OVER 500 PARTICIPANTS AND OVER 40 TEAMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $262,607 Revenue: $388,584

EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE - IPRA HOSTS AN ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY OVER 4,200 ATTENDEES AND EXHIBITORS WHO PARTICIPATE IN ABOUT 150 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS. IPRA ALSO CONDUCTS THE...

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EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE - IPRA HOSTS AN ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY OVER 4,200 ATTENDEES AND EXHIBITORS WHO PARTICIPATE IN ABOUT 150 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS. IPRA ALSO CONDUCTS THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL WHICH PROVIDES PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS ACROSS ILLINOIS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION TO GAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE BASE, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES NEEDED FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $1,795,902
Investment Income $106,210
Other Revenue $141,225
TOTAL REVENUE $2,043,337

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,117,755
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,507,490
Other Expenses $631,038
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,748,793

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,043,337 $1,789,978 +0.1%
Expenses $1,748,793 $1,681,335 +0.0%
Net Income $294,544 $108,643 +1.7%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
11
Volunteers
250

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
6
$291,918
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Suzi Wirtz Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$159,100 $0 $159,100
BARRY FRANKS FINANCE DIR. 40.00
Officer
$132,818 $0 $132,818
Andy Thurman CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Erika Strojinc CHAIR-ELECT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Sheppard PAST CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Derek Harms Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Dallner Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Keith Wallace Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Jones Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joan Scovic Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laure Kosey Director 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 $2,043,337 $1,748,793 $2,876,897 $294,544
2023 $1,789,978 $1,681,335 $2,663,925 $108,643
2022 $1,395,555 $1,372,014 $2,621,666 $23,541
2021 $1,080,193 $1,194,989 $2,356,683 $-114,796
2020 $1,350,455 $1,312,722 $2,419,997 $37,733
2019 $1,510,540 $1,499,007 $2,494,340 $11,533
2018 $1,464,677 $1,446,118 $2,410,627 $18,559
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