Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation

EIN: 870741150 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

Dallas, TX

Total Revenue
$11,878,816
Total Expenses
$7,563,758
Total Assets
$87,470,083
Net Assets
$81,617,033
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
TX
Phone
2147164500
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation, founded in 2005, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $11.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 389% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.3M, a strong 36% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is to provide free programming and educational opportunities for the enrichment of the lives of our visitors, to showcase the multitude of cultures and talents Dallas has to offer, and to serve as a town square where citizens congregate and create traditions together. The 5.4-acre Park relies on contributions from donors to keep it clean, safe and active for more than 2 million visitors each year.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,781,177 Revenue: $3,194,882

KLYDE WARREN PARK OFFERS THE OVER 2 MILLION VISITORS ANNUALLY WITH 1,300 FREE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. THESE EVENTS INCLUDE FITNESS CLASSES, LIVE MUSIC, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, MOVIE NIGHTS AND HOLIDAY...

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KLYDE WARREN PARK OFFERS THE OVER 2 MILLION VISITORS ANNUALLY WITH 1,300 FREE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. THESE EVENTS INCLUDE FITNESS CLASSES, LIVE MUSIC, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, MOVIE NIGHTS AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE PARK PROVIDES TABLE TENNIS, FOOSBALL, BADMINTON, AND A DOG PARK. THE PARK HAS BECOME AN OASIS IN THE HEART OF DALLAS, PROVIDING CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN DOWNTOWN AND UPTOWN COMMUNITIES. THE UNIQUENESS OF ITS LANDSCAPE MAKES IT A PERFECT VENUE FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EVENTS. THE PARK HAS HAD TREMENDOUS ECONOMIC IMPACT ON THE AREA, SPECIFICALLY THE MANY RESIDENTIAL AND OFFICE BUILDINGS SURROUNDING IT. THE FOUNDATION HAS SUBSTANTIALLY BEGUN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF PHASE II OF KLYDE WARREN PARK, WHICH IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPEN SPACE, EVENT SPACE AND RETAIL ON TWO SEPARATE DECK STRUCTURES OVER WOODALL RODGERS FREEWAY. THE PROJECT IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE FOUNDATION AND VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THE CITY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. THE FOUNDATION IS LEADING THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF PHASE II. ADDITIONALLY, IN 2022, THE FOUNDATION COMPLETED ITS RENOVATION OF THE CHILDREN'S PARK, AND A COMPLETELY REIMAGINED EAST SIDE INCLUDING AN ICONIC WATER FOUNTAIN.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,300,693
Program Service Revenue $3,194,882
Investment Income $486,712
Other Revenue $-103,471
TOTAL REVENUE $11,878,816

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,864,883
Fundraising Expenses $1,309,749
Program Expenses $4,781,177
Other Expenses $4,698,875
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,563,758

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $11,878,816 $2,430,592 +3.9%
Expenses $7,563,758 $2,919,952 +1.6%
Net Income $4,315,058 $-489,360 -9.8%
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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
23
Independent Members
22
Employees
27
Volunteers
32

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
9
$1,111,255
Total Directors
23
$574,804
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ED FJORDBAK SECRETARY 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY CLINGMAN TREASURER 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JODY GRANT CHAIRMAN 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN SAWERS PRESIDENT & CEO 70.0
Officer Director
$516,417 $58,387 $574,804
NANCY BEST VICE CHAIRMAN 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB WALTERS VICE CHAIRMAN 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA GRANT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIEGO GORDILLO DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAL BRIERLEY DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
HONORABLE TOM LEPPERT DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE JACKSON DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ZOGG DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN HALL DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY NELSON DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELCY WARREN DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA WHITFIELD DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA W HART DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCY CROW BILLINGSLEY DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
MILLEDGE A HART III DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
MYRNA SCHLEGEL DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY PEROT DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
SABINE STENER DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALTER LEVY DIRECTOR 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE MCCOY EXECUTIVE VP, FINANCE & ADMIN 60.0
Officer
$319,786 $41,462 $361,248
MICHAEL GAFFNEY EXECUTIVE VP OF OPERATIONS 55.0
Officer
$154,400 $20,803 $175,203
PATRICIA DZINA SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DONOR RELATIONS 40.0
Highest
$102,995 $28,881 $131,876
SARAH STEWART SENIOR DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL EVENTS 40.0
Highest
$112,000 $14,959 $126,959
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 $11,878,816 $7,563,758 $87,470,083 $4,315,058
2024 $2,430,592 $2,919,952 $81,344,875 $-489,360
2023 $8,179,627 $6,935,030 $82,617,058 $1,244,597
2022 $8,746,496 $6,192,630 $84,504,811 $2,553,866
2021 $21,615,495 $5,215,414 $79,564,838 $16,400,081
2020 $19,389,218 $4,805,036 $60,064,242 $14,584,182
2019 $4,312,494 $5,409,251 $46,793,367 $-1,096,757
2018 $4,011,297 $4,854,202 $44,019,912 $-842,905
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