UNITED PARKS AS ONE

EIN: 473148873 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

NEWARK, NJ

Total Revenue
$352,284
Total Expenses
$241,301
Total Assets
$237,829
Net Assets
$237,829
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
ARMSTEAD JOHNSON
Phone
9733489328
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

UNITED PARKS AS ONE, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $352K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $111K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

UNITED PARKS AS ONE IS A CITYWIDE ALLIANCE OF NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED PARK, PLAYGROUND, AND GARDEN ADVOCATES DEDICATED TO THE CREATION, STEWARDSHIP, AND ACTIVATION OF OPEN SPACES FOR THE BENEFIT OF NEWARK RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $51,621

PARK RANGERS SUMMER ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: FOR SIX WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER, YOUTH FROM THE CITY OF NEWARK SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ARE ASSIGNED TO SERVE AS PARK RANGERS AT A NEWARK...

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PARK RANGERS SUMMER ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: FOR SIX WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER, YOUTH FROM THE CITY OF NEWARK SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ARE ASSIGNED TO SERVE AS PARK RANGERS AT A NEWARK PARK. THEY GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE WHILE HELPING TO MAINTAIN THE PARK, ATTEND FIELD TRIPS AND WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY, PARTICIPATE IN CAREER EDUCATION SESSIONS, AND INCREASE THEIR SELF-AWARENESS THROUGH DAILY YOGA AND JOURNALING SESSIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $8,022

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS A NATIONAL ANNUAL EVENT THAT HAPPENS ON THE 1ST TUESDAY IN AUGUST EACH YEAR. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PROMOTES PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITIES AND PUBLIC-SAFETY AGENCIES. UNITED...

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS A NATIONAL ANNUAL EVENT THAT HAPPENS ON THE 1ST TUESDAY IN AUGUST EACH YEAR. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PROMOTES PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITIES AND PUBLIC-SAFETY AGENCIES. UNITED PARKS AS ONE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN NEWARK TO HOST A NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT. THAT EVENT EVENTUALLY BLOSSOMED INTO ANNUAL CELEBRATIONS AT JESSE ALLEN PARK, MILDRED HELMS PARK, AND NAT TURNER PARK. EACH EVENT FEATURES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT; REFRESHMENTS; INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS PRESENTED BY LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN FIELDS SUCH AS THE ARTS, EDUCATION, AND HEALTHCARE; FACE PAINTING; AND AN ARRAY OF OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES. THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND, THE CITY OF NEWARK, AND VICTORIA FOUNDATION ARE THE MAIN PARTNERS FOR THE CELEBRATIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $150,808

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING INITIATIVE: THIS INITIATIVE HELPS OPEN SPACE GROUPS IN NEWARK GET ESTABLISHED AND DEVELOP DEEP ROOTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES SO THEY CAN BE BOTH PRODUCTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE. OUR...

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZING INITIATIVE: THIS INITIATIVE HELPS OPEN SPACE GROUPS IN NEWARK GET ESTABLISHED AND DEVELOP DEEP ROOTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES SO THEY CAN BE BOTH PRODUCTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE. OUR INITIAL EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED ON THE REACTIVATION OF GROUPS AT THREE PARKS. WE HIRED A PART-TIME COMMUNITY ORGANIZER TO OVERSEE THIS WORK. THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZER USES COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EVENTS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AT THE PARKS TO IDENTIFY AND PARTNER WITH STAKEHOLDERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN CARING FOR THEIR LOCAL PARK AND COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $352,284
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $352,284

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $120,843
Fundraising Expenses $4,947
Program Expenses $210,451
Other Expenses $120,458
TOTAL EXPENSES $241,301

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $352,284 $245,533 +0.4%
Expenses $241,301 $200,581 +0.2%
Net Income $110,983 $44,952 +1.5%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
9
Volunteers
50

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
$5,600
Total Directors
9
$5,600
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DENA CORBIN PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD A WHITTEN VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RHENOTHA WHITAKER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$5,600 $0 $5,600
ELIZABETH MCGRADY SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FALLON DAVIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVELYN FUERTES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAMON RICH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA SOMERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE WILLIAMS 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 $352,284 $241,301 $237,829 $110,983
2023 $245,533 $200,581 $129,569 $44,952
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