BLACK HILLS PARKS & FORESTS ASSOCIATION

EIN: 466017180 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

HOT SPRINGS, SD

Total Revenue
$787,261
Total Expenses
$966,620
Total Assets
$1,577,967
Net Assets
$1,501,699
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1955
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
PATTY RESSLER
Phone
6057457020
Tax Period
2023-11-01 to 2024-10-31

BLACK HILLS PARKS & FORESTS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1955, is a small nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $787K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $967K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

BLACK HILLS PARKS AND FORESTS ASSOCIATION (BHPFA) IS A NON-PROFIT COOPERATING PARTNER WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND U.S. FOREST SERVICE. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT WONDER AND EXPLORATION THROUGH STEWARD SHIP OF YOUR PUBLIC LANDS. BHPFA SUPPORTS OUR PUBLIC LAND PARTNERS WITH THEIR INTERPRETIVE, EDUCATIONAL, AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS THAT PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE BLACK HILLS, WESTERN NEBRASKA, AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY OPERATING SALES OUTLETS IN PUBLIC LAND LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTH DAKOTA, WYOMING, AND WESTERN NEBRASKA. PURCHASES FROM THESE SITES EXPAND THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE BEYOND PARK AND FOREST BORDERS AND SUPPORTS INTERPRETIVE, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING FOR OUR PARTNER AGENCIES. IN ADDITION TO ASSISTING OUR PARTNERS, BHPFA'S SECONDARY MISSION IS COMMITTED TO CREATING LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL THROUGH OUR MEMBERSHIP AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $453,690 Revenue: $629,440

SALES - BHPFA CONDUCTS SPECIALTY RETAIL SALES AT 16 PARTNER OUTLETS AS WELL AS ONLINE AND EVENT SALES. ALL PRODUCTS SOLD PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL OR INTERPRETIVE COMPONENT AND HELP AREA VISITORS TAKE...

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SALES - BHPFA CONDUCTS SPECIALTY RETAIL SALES AT 16 PARTNER OUTLETS AS WELL AS ONLINE AND EVENT SALES. ALL PRODUCTS SOLD PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL OR INTERPRETIVE COMPONENT AND HELP AREA VISITORS TAKE THEIR EXPERIENCE BEYOND PARK AND FOREST BOUNDARIES. STORE SALES ARE USED TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNT OF AID FUNDING PROVIDED TO OUR PARTNERS. IN FY2024, $99,695 WAS ALLOCATED TO THE 7 PARTNERS. AID EXPENDITURES INCLUDED JR. RANGER BOOKS AND BADGES, INTERNS & SEASONAL STAFF, PROGRAM SUPPLIES, AND EXHIBIT COSTS, JUST TO NAME A FEW. IN ADDITION TO THE TRADITIONAL STORE SALES, BHPFA SELLS ITEMS WITH A DONATION COMPONENT FOR SPECIFIC PARTNER INTERPRETIVE INITIATIVES. IN MAY 2024, WE ENTERED INTO AN NPS AGREEMENT ALLOWING BHPFA TO COLLECT DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF OUR PARTNERS AT THE CASH REGISTER. WE ARE ALSO THE FISCAL MANAGER FOR PARTNER GRANT FUNDS. WE MANAGE 22 AID AND DONATION ACCOUNTS BETWEEN OUR 7 PUBLIC LAND PARTNERS AND IN FY2024 GENERATED AND MANAGED CLOSE TO $170,000. EVENTS/DONATIONS/PROGRAMS - BHPFA LAUNCHED FEE BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS IN FY2024 AND EXPANDED ON OUR MEMBERSHIP AND DONATION PROGRAMS. WITHOUT A DEDICATED STAFF PERSON TO MANAGE THE PROGRAM, MEMBERSHIP REVENUE DECREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. DONATIONS INCREASED SLIGHTLY YEAR OVER YEAR AND WE SAW A RISE IN UNSOLICITED DONATIONS, SPECIFICALLY THROUGH WORKPLACE GIVING PROGRAMS. BHPFA SECURED CLOSE TO $50,000 IN GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF OUR MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM, SEED FUNDING FOR A LOCAL GROUP, AND CREATE A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AROUND PUBLIC LAND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES. FEE BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS DID NOT GARNER A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FUNDING, BUT BHPFA WAS ABLE TO PARTNER WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS AND WILL BE ABLE TO LEVERAGE THOSE RELATIONSHIP AND RESOURCES FOR FUTURE PROGRAMMING REVENUE.

Program 2
Expenses: $157,070

PROGRAM AID AND SUPPORT TO NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE.

Program 3
Expenses: $31,934

PROGRAM AID AND SUPPORT TO USDA FOREST SERVICE.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $133,156
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $24,665
Other Revenue $629,440
TOTAL REVENUE $787,261

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $119,712
Salaries & Benefits $516,176
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $642,694
Other Expenses $330,732
TOTAL EXPENSES $966,620

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $787,261 $905,352 -0.1%
Expenses $966,620 $860,772 +0.1%
Net Income $-179,359 $44,580 -5.0%
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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
25
Volunteers
25

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
4
$92,705
Total Directors
10
$92,705
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMIE LADENBURGER PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE BRAZELL SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA SERNA TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNE SUTTON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER FOWLER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARB MCCARTNEY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KYLA WRIGHT MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTY RESSLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$92,705 $0 $92,705
SARAH WEDGE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MERTZ 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 $787,261 $966,620 $1,577,967 $-179,359
2023 $905,352 $860,772 $1,647,128 $44,580
2022 $998,252 $803,771 $1,534,998 $194,481
2021 $1,196,335 $535,617 $1,297,503 $660,718
2020 $208,781 $351,280 $644,582 $-142,499
2019 $483,396 $471,749 $744,371 $11,647
2018 $507,724 $470,956 $728,393 $36,768
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