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EIN 77-0046955

Christmas in the Park

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
55
City
San Jose
State
California
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2024-02-01
NTEE code, primary
N31: Community Recreational Centers
Description
The Organization provides free public access to holiday festivities for all individuals, encompassing all individuals and families no matter their economic or cultural background. The organization serves to expand, develop, promote, maintain to encourage community participation in the Christmas in the Park Displays in San Jose, California.
Total revenues
$1,731,497
2024
Total expenses
$1,705,409
2024
Total assets
$1,027,056
2024
Num. employees
55
2024

Program areas at Christmas in the Park

The organization held a free outdoor holiday walk-through event in downtown San Jose, CA. Consisting of over 500 decorated Christmas trees, animated displays, nightly entertainment, free visits with Santa and so much more. In addition the organization held a mile long drive-thru event and summertime gala that both serve as fundraisers for the free walk-thru event. All told approximately 800,000 enjoyed the activities.

Who funds Christmas in the Park

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Excite Credit UnionTo Expand, Develop, Promote and Encourage Community Participation in the Christmas in the Park Displays in San Jose.$20,000
Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaCharitable Donation$15,000
United Association - 393 PPFCharitable$10,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Christmas in the Park

NameTitleCompensation
Debbie DegutisExecutive Director$96,667
Chris BradfordDirector of Operations
Keith PefferOperations Director$104,414
Zach TatarOperations Manager
Vanessa OnsurezProgram Manager
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Christmas in the Park

RevenuesFYE 02/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$755,906
Program services$955,845
Investment income and dividends$420
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$15,576
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$3,750
Total revenues$1,731,497

Form 990s for Christmas in the Park

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-022024-07-23990View PDF
2023-022023-10-04990View PDF
2022-022023-01-17990View PDF
2021-022021-12-21990View PDF
2020-022021-04-06990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
June 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Excite Credit Union
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from United Association - 393 PPF
November 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1120 Bird Ave Unit F 234
San Jose, CA 95125
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
County
Santa Clara County, CA
Website URL
christmasinthepark.com/ 
Phone
(408) 297-9627
IRS details
EIN
77-0046955
Fiscal year end
February
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N31: Community Recreational Centers
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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