2024-08-15T16:59:21-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 562004107 PARTNERS FOR PARKS INC PART 7049055546 PO Box 32365 Charlotte NC 28232 Al Brown Treasurer 7049055546 2024-08-15 1 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Al Brown 2339 Carmel Road Charlotte NC 28226 958344 0 X partnersforparks.org X 1996 NC Partners for Parks is a support organization for parks, greenways, open space and recreation in neighborhoods throughout Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the surrounding Region. 10 10 0 25 0 0 181399 275669 0 0 2045 13075 0 669600 183444 958344 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 94003 216768 94003 216768 89441 741576 4809157 1363886 0 0 4809157 1363886 X Partners for Parks promotes Parks, Greenways, Open Space, Recreational programs and Nature Centers in neighborhoods throughout Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the surrounding Region. 1 0 150359 153347 During 2023, Partners for Parks partnered with MCP&R and the City of Charlotte Corridors of Opportunity Department to organize and hold "Open Street Neighborhood Festivals" in each of the four Corridors of Opportunity (Under-served communities). These Saturday events were held on the four Saturdays in October and brought our Open Street Festival concepts to these four different neighborhoods as a way to bring back some of the largest community gatherings since COVID. These events were funded by a Grant from the City of Charlotte Corridors of Opportunity Department and are our #1 Program Service Accomplishment for 2023. 17945 5932 JARVI Scholarships awarded to Park & Rec Professionals to attend Continuing Education Programs ($12,300). Donation to NCRPA Scholarships for children and youth to attend summer camps. This Scholarship Donation is a result of the Cabarrus ALP Annual Moonshine Golf Tournament held at Monroe Golf Club - 90% of Net Proceeds goes to the NCRPA Scholarship Fund (Income of $5,932 - Expenses of $3,060 = $2,873 Net, 90% = $2,585 Donation to NCRPA Scholarship Fund) 3742 0 During 2023, Partners for Parks held our Annual Celebration where we recognized our Partner Sponsors and Friends. This Celebration was held at the recently renovated Pearl Street Park in the Brooklyn Neighborhood near uptown Charlotte. City and County dignitaries joined our Board Members and MCP&R Leaders to Celebrate with our Annual Partner Sponsors and Friends in an evening of festivities, music and food/beverages to say, "Thank You". 15220 3846 MCP&R Senior Games $7,191, Cabarrus ALP Senior Activities $3,685, Latta Place Project $2,586, Little Sugar Creek Greenway Art Tour $1,500, Great Trail Coalition Year of the Trail $250. Total Additional Program Expenses $15,220. Revenue for these Accomplishments are included in Contributions except for Cabarrus ALP Event Revenue of $3,846 15220 0 3846 187266 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 NC X X Al Brown 7049055546 PO Box 32365 Charlotte NC 28232 X Beth Poovey President 15.00 0 X X 0 0 0 Emily Condon Secretary 10.00 0 X X 0 0 0 Al Brown Treasurer 20.00 0 X X 0 0 0 Alvin Woods Assistant Treasurer 3.00 0 X X 0 0 0 Greg Austin Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Lorna Allen Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 James Derrick Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Matt McGlothlin Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Christy Churchill Director 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 Alicia Rocco Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 155231 120438 0 275669 0 13075 13075 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Net Proceeds from Park Land Sale to MCP&R - See Full Transaction Description on Schedule O 712190 669600 669600 0 0 0 0 0 0 669600 958344 682675 0 0 5002 0 5002 0 13425 0 13425 0 3736 0 3736 0 2554 0 2554 0 1112 0 1112 0 150 0 150 0 3523 0 3523 0 #1 Prog Accomplish - Corridors Connect Event 150359 150359 0 0 #2 Prog Accomplish - Scholarships 17945 17945 0 0 #3 Prog Accomplish - Annual Park Celebration 3742 3742 0 0 Other Prog Accomplish- Senior Games, Latta Place, Cabarrus, LSCG, Year of Trail 15220 15220 0 0 216768 187266 29502 0 211213 45114 411097 1318772 6847 0 4180000 4809157 1363886 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 131273 899364 4677884 464522 4809157 1363886 4809157 1363886 X 741576 0 0 0 0 -4186847 X 0 0 0 X 228206 91704 75970 181399 275669 852948 31421 6124 78470 0 669600 785615 259627 97828 154440 181399 945269 1638563 1638563 10983 5727 1312 2045 13075 33142 0 0 10983 5727 1312 2045 13075 33142 270610 103555 155752 183444 958344 1671705 0.98017 0.97205 0.01983 0.02795 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part III, Line 2 During 2023, Partners for Parks partnered with MCP&R and the City of Charlotte Corridors of Opportunity Department to organize and hold "Open Street Neighborhood Festivals" in each of the four "Corridors of Opportunity" (Under-served communities). These Saturday events brought our Open Street Festival concepts to these neighborhoods as a way to bring back some of the largest community gatherings since COVID. These events were funded by a Grant from the City of Charlotte and are our #1 Program Service Accomplishment for 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The IRS Form 990 has been reviewed by the Board of Directors as part of our August 15, 2024 Board Meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All Board Members signed a Conflict-of-Interest Statement, and any issue that comes before the Board which might result in any conflict would be discussed and appropriately dealt with by the Board. To date, no such issues have occurred. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents are on our Partners for Parks website for all to review. Written copies are available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 During 2023, Partners for Parks sold the Land (prior year balance sheet of $4,180,000) to Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation for a new Park on the underserved eastside of Charlotte. This transaction fulfilled the original intent of this Land which was given to us in 2008. The Land was sold to MCP&R for the current appraised value of $2,700,000. The specifics of the original gift and this transaction were that 75% of the net proceeds would be returned to MCP&R to fund the development of the park and playground and would be restricted for the development on this site. The remaining 25% of the Net Proceeds ($669,600) is recorded as Other Income in the Revenue section (Part VIII, Line 11). IRS Extension Form 8868 was filed on April 26, 2024, and it was accepted by the IRS on May 20, 2024. IRS Form 8868 is attached to this 990.