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EIN 62-1811726

Memphis River Parks Partnership

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
30
City
Memphis
State
Tennessee
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
Description
Memphis Riverfront Parks Partnership triggers the transformative power of the river by managing, maintaining, operating, and activating five connected riverfront park districts covering 250 acres of parkland. As part of their mission, they oversee Mud Island as a public park where visitors can explore the Mississippi River museum, the River walk and the new Memphis sign. In addition to regular programs such as free concerts and full moon kayaking, they also handle maintenance, utilities, landscaping and general operations of Beale Street Landing.
Also known as...
Riverfront Development Corporation
Total revenues
$7,696,270
2023
Total expenses
$28,519,514
2023
Total assets
$25,503,761
2023
Num. employees
30
2023

Program areas at Memphis River Parks Partnership

Managed city of Memphis Riverfront Parks under contract from city of Memphis
Maintenance, utilities, landscaping and general operations of beale street landing
Mud island was open to all for free entry as a public park. Visitors explored the River walk and the new Memphis sign. Regular programs included free concerts and full moon kayaking.

Who funds Memphis River Parks Partnership

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Formanek FoundationTo Promote the Transformative Power of the Mississippi By Supporting Public Events on the River.$600,000
Community Foundation of Greater MemphisGeneral Operational Support$546,500
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$105,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Memphis River Parks Partnership

NameTitleCompensation
Carol ColettaPresident and Chief Executive Officer$229,454
Arthur DavisChief Operating Officer$144,075
George AbbotDirector of External Affairs$135,838
Margaret C JohnsonDirector of Special Projects and Design$113,645
Nancy HarwoodAdvancement Manager
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Memphis River Parks Partnership

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,974,917
Program services$4,716,600
Investment income and dividends$4,844
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-91
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$7,696,270

Form 990s for Memphis River Parks Partnership

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-01-22990View PDF
2022-062022-12-06990View PDF
2021-062021-11-15990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-07-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Memphis River Parks Partnership

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Dorothea Dix Park ConservancyRaleigh, NC$14,516,791
Tacoma Parks FoundationTacoma, WA$5,509,030
Circuit Trail ConservancyDallas, TX$5,482,190
Arts and Recreation Foundation of Overland ParkOverland Park, KS$2,796,723
Lincoln Park ConservancyChicago, IL$2,490,205
Oglebay FoundationWheeling, WV$7,064,669
Harpers PlaygroundPortland, OR$2,241,550
Path FoundationAtlanta, GA$21,953,168
SparkHouston, TX$4,343,836
Greater Columbus Arts CouncilColumbus, OH$26,015,610
Data update history
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Fleetwood Foundation
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $600,000 from Formanek Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersMuseumsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
State / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
40 S Main 2800
Memphis, TN 38103
Metro area
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
County
Shelby County, TN
Website URL
memphisriverparks.org/ 
Phone
(901) 312-9190
Facebook page
memphisriverfront 
Twitter profile
@memriverfront 
IRS details
EIN
62-1811726
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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