FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS INC

EIN: 581634155 501(c)(3)

BETHANIA, NC

Total Revenue
$376,211
Total Expenses
$403,638
Total Assets
$975,300
Net Assets
$971,282
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
FRED SCHACHTER
Phone
9103262400
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS INC, founded in 1978, is a small nonprofit that reported $376K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $971K represent 31 months of operating reserves.

Mission

FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS IS A CITIZEN'S GROUP DEDICATED TO THE UNDERSTANDING, ENJOYMENT AND PROTECTION OF NORTH CAROLINA'S STATE PARKS. FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF THE NC PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION: TO PROTECT AND MANAGE THE UNIQUE BIOLOGICAL, GEOLOGICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL, RECREATIONAL AND SCENIC RESOURCES OF THE STATE. FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS PROMOTES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE IMMENSE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THESE NATURAL AREAS TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR NORTH CAROLINIANS OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $127,267

FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS PROVIDES A MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE USE, ENJOYMENT AND PROTECTION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS SYSTEM IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING DIRECT GRANT FUNDING TO VARIOUS...

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FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS PROVIDES A MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE USE, ENJOYMENT AND PROTECTION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS SYSTEM IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING DIRECT GRANT FUNDING TO VARIOUS NORTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS, STATE AGENCIES, STATE PARK CHAPTERS AND SIMILAR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. IN 2024, FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS PROVIDED 18 GRANTS FOR PURPOSES THAT INCLUDED TRAVEL COST FOR SCHOOLS IN PARKS TEACHERS TO VISIT STATE PARKS WITH STUDENTS, ACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT FOR THREE STATE PARKS, SPONSORSHIP OF RANGER CERTIFICATIONS AND LOCAL STATE PARK EVENTS, AND HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF SUPPLIES FOR WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. DESCRIPTIONS OF THESE GRANTS, WHO THEY WERE AWARDED TO AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE IS DESCRIBED BELOW: NINE TOTAL SCHOOLS IN PARKS TRIPS WERE FUNDED TO TEACHERS THAT HAD COMPLETED THE SCHOOLS IN PARKS PROGRAM: LOVE MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY - 232 R BROWN MCALLISTER ELEMENTARY (2 TRIPS) 1,050 BETHANY ELEMENTARY - 282 EPHESUS ELEMENTARY - 549 GENERAL GRANTS WERE GIVEN OUT TO LOCAL FRIENDS GROUPS AND MEMBERS REQUESTING FUNDING ASSISTANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FSP'S MISSION: NC ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN - 175 FRIENDS OF SAURATOWN (HIGH 5, RUN HIKE CHALLENGE) - 750 FRIENDS OF LAKE WACCAMAW (273 SQ FT MURAL IN EXHIBIT HALL) - 1,500 FRIENDS OF LAKE JAMES (ACCCESSIBLE BEACH MAT) - 2,000 AND (REGISTRATION OF BOAT TRAILER)- 413 FRIENDS OF HAMMOCKS BEACH & BEAR ISLAND (GOLF CART) - 2,000 CANOES FOR LAKE JAMES - 23,973 NC PARKS FIREARMS INSRUCTORS RANGER CERTIFICATION - 250 NEW RANGER SWEARING IN CEREMONY - 250

Program 2
Expenses: $31,788

FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS PROVIDES FOR THE YOUTH IN PARKS - ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (YIP-EE) PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN PARK EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ENCOURAGE OUTDOOR LEARNING OF...

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FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS PROVIDES FOR THE YOUTH IN PARKS - ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (YIP-EE) PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN PARK EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ENCOURAGE OUTDOOR LEARNING OF GEOLOGY, ECOLOGY AND CULTURAL HISTORY, AND ENCOURAGE STEWARDSHP OF NATURAL RESOURCES. 30 YIP-EE GRANTS WERE AWARDED IN 2024. IN ADDITION, FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS SUPPORTS THE YEAR-LONG, STATEWIDE PROGRAM CALLED SCHOOLS IN PARKS, WHICH INTRODUCES TEACHERS TO ALL OF THE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR STATE PARKS. FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS PAYS FOR A YEARLY TRIP TO A STATE PARK FOR EACH TEACHER WHO COMPLETES THE PROGRAM AS WELL AS FOR THEIR EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES. TEACHERS WHO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM HAVE A FREE TRIP TO A PARK EVERY YEAR UNTIL THEY RETIRE.

Program 3
Expenses: $161,063

FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO ALL OF NORTH CAROLINA'S STATE PARKS, AND REPORTS AND MANAGES THE INDIVIDUAL FUNDS FOR 15 LOCAL CHAPTERS. THESE FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS CHAPTERS...

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FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO ALL OF NORTH CAROLINA'S STATE PARKS, AND REPORTS AND MANAGES THE INDIVIDUAL FUNDS FOR 15 LOCAL CHAPTERS. THESE FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS CHAPTERS SUPPORT THEIR RESPECTIVE PARKS WITH FUNDING FOR VOLUNTEER PROJECTS THAT INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, HOSTORICAL, CONSERVATION, MAINTENANCE, AND BEAUTIFICATION ACTIVITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $353,063
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $23,042
Other Revenue $106
TOTAL REVENUE $376,211

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $11,753
Salaries & Benefits $75,906
Fundraising Expenses $17,161
Program Expenses $320,118
Other Expenses $315,979
TOTAL EXPENSES $403,638

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $376,211 $374,505 +0.0%
Expenses $403,638 $178,342 +1.3%
Net Income $-27,427 $196,163 -1.1%
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
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
1
Volunteers
20

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
7
$70,523
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHELLE LEONARD EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$67,408 $3,115 $70,523
FRED SCHACHTER PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY SCHNEIDER 1ST VICE PRE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA THORNLEY 2ND VICE PRE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRI ASHBY TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAZIE SMITH SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM AYDLETT PAST PRESIDE 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM RICHARDSON DIRECTOR EME 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY CREWS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HARRIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY JAEGER-GALE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLEY KING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER LANGLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABRAHIM OUDEH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROWNIE FUTRELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE SHELTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOY SHUCK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUAN CONTRERAS JUAREZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT WHITE 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 $376,211 $403,638 $975,300 $-27,427
2023 $374,505 $178,342 $993,661 $196,163
2022 $318,450 $268,603 $796,359 $49,847
2021 $360,432 $187,203 $830,979 $173,229
2020 $222,721 $220,531 $716,765 $2,190
2019 $236,770 $262,791 $699,113 $-26,021
2018 $357,692 $276,916 $584,545 $80,776
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