VULCAN PARK FOUNDATION

EIN: 631233997 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Total Revenue
$2,512,550
Total Expenses
$2,459,442
Total Assets
$2,541,414
Net Assets
$2,102,018
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
CYNTHIA CARDONA
Phone
2059331409
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VULCAN PARK FOUNDATION, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE VULCAN AS THE SYMBOL FOR THE BIRMINGHAM REGION, TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF BIRMINGHAM'S DIVERSE HISTORY AND CULTURE, AND TO ENCOURAGE EXPLORATION OF THE REGION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,895,577 Revenue: $654,724

VULCAN PARK FOUNDATION OPERATES THE CITY-OWNED VULCAN PARK AND MUSEUM AS A HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT SITE WITH A WEALTH OF EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS FOR BOTH VISITORS AND AREA RESIDENTS...

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VULCAN PARK FOUNDATION OPERATES THE CITY-OWNED VULCAN PARK AND MUSEUM AS A HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT SITE WITH A WEALTH OF EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS FOR BOTH VISITORS AND AREA RESIDENTS. VULCAN HAS EMBODIED THE STORY OF THE REGION AND ITS CITIZENS SINCE HIS CREATION IN 1904, AND BRINGS THIS STORY TO LIFE THROUGH GRADE-SPECIFIC FIELD TRIPS, OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND ADULT "EDU-TAINMENT" PROGRAMS. A LANDMARK TOURIST ATTRACTION SINCE THE 1930S, AND HOME OF THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU'S VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER, VISITORS LEARN OF THE REGION'S DIVERSE HISTORY AND CULTURE, AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE THE AREA'S MANY OTHER CULTURAL AND NATURAL ASSETS. ORGANIZER OF KEY COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS THE STATE'S LARGEST JULY 4TH FIREWORKS CELEBRATION, VULCAN SERVES AS THE COMMUNITY'S ENDURING AND UNIFYING SYMBOL.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,676,421
Program Service Revenue $557,757
Investment Income $17,834
Other Revenue $260,538
TOTAL REVENUE $2,512,550

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,161,599
Fundraising Expenses $264,954
Program Expenses $1,895,577
Other Expenses $1,297,843
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,459,442

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,512,550 $1,961,555 +0.3%
Expenses $2,459,442 $2,250,622 +0.1%
Net Income $53,108 $-289,067 -1.2%
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
17
Independent Members
16
Employees
37
Volunteers
142

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
$120,000
Total Directors
17
$120,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GOODRICH CHARLES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BLACK JESSICA L DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SMITH CATHERINE PITTMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEWS IKACUS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HILLIARD EARL F DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KHODANIAN KARLA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FOUAD-CAREY NANCY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROWN BROOKS STACI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS CHRISTY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SLADE L'TRYCE M DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SMITH GARLAND DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDER D TAYLOR SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONES ERICK TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FREY JASON VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RABER MARTHA CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DRUMMOND JUSTIN PAST CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARDONA CYNTHIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$120,000 $0 $120,000
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
2025 $2,512,550 $2,459,442 $2,541,414 $53,108
2024 $1,961,555 $2,250,622 $2,505,478 $-289,067
2023 $2,149,952 $2,417,349 $2,815,787 $-267,397
2022 $2,429,688 $2,097,039 $2,896,411 $332,649
2021 $2,182,245 $2,089,589 $2,611,585 $92,656
2020 $2,305,449 $2,225,758 $2,517,995 $79,691
2019 $2,096,966 $2,159,072 $2,287,253 $-62,106
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