EIN 31-1429016

Cincinnati Parks Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
State
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Cincinnati Parks Foundation is organization supported by a Board of Trustees, with daily operations carried out by the Executive Director and support staff.
Total revenues
$3,198,249
2023
20192020202120222023$2m$4m$6m
Total expenses
$2,278,530
2023
20192020202120222023$1m$3m
Total assets
$21,162,365
2023
20192020202120222023$15m$19m
Num. employees
8
2023
20192020202120222023048

Program areas at Cincinnati Parks Foundation

Our mission to do more in Cincinnati Parks comes through in everything we do, from conservation, to improving our parks, to creating free and accessible programs. In 2023, we raised $2.2 million for various projects, programs and conservations efforts and distributed $1 million throughout Cincinnati Parks. Our Impact included:Improving more parks:We raised $28K for Glenway Park and began our transformation of this East Price Hill park by removing 3 acres of invasives, alongside community members.In partnership with the Sons and Daughters of Italy and surrounding community, we replaced and dedicated the Capitoline Wolf statue in Eden Park.Completed Carter's Grove at Ault Park - adding accessible benches, connecting to more paths and planting 1500 new native plants.We completed fundraising for the beginner skills bike course in Mt. Airy ForestSupporting more conservation:Alongside community partners, we hosted events to add 126 trees in Bond Hill and 42 trees in Roselawn to help reach Cincinnati's goal of 40% tree canopy coverage, focusing on under-resourced neighborhoods.We supported Cincinnati Parks' Fall Releaf tree planting to help increase the city's urban tree canopy, distributing and planting more than 1,000 trees.Thanks to our memorial tree planting program, we planted even more trees to honor a donor's memory, milestone or loved one.Through our volunteer litter removal program, obLITTERators, we removed 33 tons of litter from our parks and around the city.Activating more parks:We raised over $160K for Sawyer Point Riverfront Roller Rink through advocacy, donors and our Emerging Leaders, and hosted 16 free skating events that brought hundreds to the outdoor rink.In support of the 34 Cincinnati Parks Advisory Councils, we sponsored more than 200 free events, classes and programs that attracted thousands of participants into parks.Through a partnership with Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Luke 5 Adventures, our award-winning be.well program gave children with disabilities and their families accessible ways to explore our parks.Our emerging collaboration with the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati invited people to view our parks as a resource for health and wellness.Celebrating our city:We piloted the first-ever DJ Festival at the ICON Stage at Smale Riverfront Park, highlighting black and brown artists for an audience of 600 people.We wished Carol Ann Haile a happy 100th birthday with free carousel rides all weekend long.Engaging more volunteers:Through litter removal, tree planting and special events, we give volunteers the tools they need to get involved.We continued to build our Women's Committee, an active group of advocates and volunteers, to support growth in our parks and our community.

Who funds Cincinnati Parks Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Greater Cincinnati FoundationProgramatic Support$187,485
CLH FoundationGeneral Operating Funds$115,000
TR F A Hauckfountain Sq-FiProject/program Support$100,000
...and 57 more grants received totalling $1,072,890

Personnel at Cincinnati Parks Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Jennifer SpieserPresident and Chief Executive Officer$141,652
Steve LandersFinance Director
Jennifer BuchholzDirector of Marketing + Communications$0

Financials for Cincinnati Parks Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,219,680
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$824,289
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$295,755
Net income from fundraising events$-142,366
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$891
Total revenues$3,198,249

Form 990s for Cincinnati Parks Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-07990View PDF
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-10-05990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 15, 2025
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $187,485 from The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,750 from American Endowment Foundation
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 20 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from TR Uw Jacob Schmidlapp #1
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from TR F A Hauckfountain Sq-Fi
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersSocial advocacy organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
421 Oak St
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
County
Hamilton County, OH
Website URL
cincinnatiparksfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(513) 861-0023
Facebook page
cincinnatiparksfoundation 
Twitter profile
@cincyparks 
IRS details
EIN
31-1429016
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1995
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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