Spokane Parks Foundation

EIN: 916033504 501(c)(3)

Spokane, WA

Total Revenue
$530,410
Total Expenses
$391,535
Total Assets
$2,278,566
Net Assets
$2,274,184
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Wade Schertenlieb
Phone
5093265233
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Spokane Parks Foundation, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit that reported $530K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $139K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

The Spokane Parks Foundation cultivates the health, growth, and continued enjoyment of our communities by inspiring giving and passion for our parks.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $337,766 Revenue: $12,559

The Spokane Parks Foundation, through our Community Grants Program, provides funding to improve and enhance public parks, as well as create equity and accessibility for all community members. The...

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The Spokane Parks Foundation, through our Community Grants Program, provides funding to improve and enhance public parks, as well as create equity and accessibility for all community members. The beneficiaries of our efforts are the citizens of Spokane and Spokane County, as well as visitors to our region. The objectives of our grants are to fund community driven initiatives, park amenities, outdoor events and park programs that enhance our public parks, support physical and recreational activities, and create equity and accessibility for all. (Continued on Schedule O)Grants included support for:- Police Adventure Leagues in Airway Heights, City of Spokane, and City of Spokane Valley, providing fun, safe, educational, and healthy outdoor activities for underserved youth.- City of Cheney Parks and Recreation for new shade structures and benches in the newly built dog park.- City of Spokane Parks and Recreation scholarships for low-income youth to be able to participate in Therapeutic Recreation Services Funshine Day Camp for kids with developmental or physical disabilities and Outdoor Adventure Youth and Teen Day Camp.- High Bridge Disc Golf Course for new disc golf baskets.- Medical Lake Parks and Recreation for their Summer Explorer Camp.- Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park for their Learn to Ski program.- Northeast Youth Center for park field trips.- Peak 7 Adventures for outdoor adventure scholarships for low-income youth.- Spokane County Parks and Recreation for a halfcourt basketball court in Fish Lake Regional Park.- Spokane Eastside Reunion Association for their Summer Basketball Camp in Underhill Park.- Spokane Pickleball Club to stripe 18 pickleball courts in Comstock Park's tennis courts, to meet the overwhelming community demand for pickleball.- Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Summer Day and TEEN camp scholarships.- West Central Neighborhood Council to install accessible picnic tables, shelters and mounted grills in AM Cannon Park.- World Relief for their Family Fun Day for refugee and immigrant community members in AM Cannon Park. - Free swim days, free swim events and free swim lessons for underserved youth at 12 aquatics centers throughout Spokane County.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $342,024
Program Service Revenue $12,559
Investment Income $184,428
Other Revenue $-8,601
TOTAL REVENUE $530,410

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $229,837
Salaries & Benefits $87,493
Fundraising Expenses $7,709
Program Expenses $337,766
Other Expenses $74,205
TOTAL EXPENSES $391,535

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $530,410 $557,539 0.0%
Expenses $391,535 $292,207 +0.3%
Net Income $138,875 $265,332 -0.5%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
1
Volunteers
17

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
5
$80,317
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Wade Schertenlieb President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gene Fitzpatrick Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Craig Anderson Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Hennessey Immediate Past President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Richey Spokane Park Board Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mel Fowler Spokane County Park Board 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Annie Blake-Burke Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dana Harbaugh Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Bender Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Massoud Emani Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Roger Chase Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ted McGregor Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Lutz Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yvonne Trudeau Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$80,317 $0 $80,317
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 $530,410 $391,535 $2,278,566 $138,875
2023 $557,539 $292,207 $2,089,732 $265,332
2022 $489,435 $336,827 $1,619,333 $152,608
2021 $913,693 $562,530 $1,661,727 $351,163
2020 $1,032,239 $829,039 $1,222,445 $203,200
2019 $638,825 $965,197 $1,008,661 $-326,372
2018 $766,049 $598,707 $1,173,702 $167,342
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