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EIN 36-3853746

Lincoln Parks Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Lincoln
State
Nebraska
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
Description
The Lincoln Parks Foundation inspires and nurtures a philanthropic legacy for parks and recreation in our community. The foundation provides funding to improve Lincoln's Parks and Recreation system and programs, including active fundraising for the Holmes Lake Dock, Midwest Racers Track, Veterans Memorial Garden, and preparation for other initiatives.
Also known as...
Lincoln Parks and Recreation Foundation
Total revenues
$3,337,878
2023
Total expenses
$2,328,710
2023
Total assets
$22,624,264
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Lincoln Parks Foundation

The Foundation's major program is to provide funding for improving Lincoln's Parks and Recreation system and programs.2023 program highlights:active fundraising for the holmes lake dock, midwest racers track, veterans memorial garden and preparation for the south haymarket park campaign.

Grants made by Lincoln Parks Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Solidago ConservancyPreservation$0

Who funds Lincoln Parks Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$406,450
Lincoln Community FoundationGeneral Support$124,239
John C and Catherine S Angle Charitable TrustGeneral Charitable Purpose$65,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Lincoln Parks Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Randy GordonExecutive Director$112,599

Financials for Lincoln Parks Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,498,468
Program services$8,352
Investment income and dividends$585,273
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$242,302
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$3,483
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,337,878

Form 990s for Lincoln Parks Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-02990View PDF
2021-122022-09-07990View PDF
2020-122021-09-07990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Lincoln Parks Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
The Parks Alliance of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN$1,351,256
Parks and PeopleBaltimore, MD$7,526,129
Madison Parks FoundationMadison, WI$1,218,806
Austin Parks Foundation (APF)Austin, TX$12,160,320
Trinity Park ConservancyDallas, TX$6,025,134
Detroit 300 ConservancyDetroit, MI$4,853,134
San Diego Parks FoundationSan Diego, CA$1,425,033
Chicago Parks FoundationChicago, IL$4,315,548
Parks Alliance of LouisvilleLouisville, KY$5,500,257
Crystal Cove Conservancy (CCA)Newport Coast, CA$14,102,544
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $124,239 from Lincoln Community Foundation
January 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $24,000 from Lee and Debbie Stuart Family Foundation
August 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $115,543 from Lincoln Community Foundation
June 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersSocial advocacy organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesSports
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3131 O St Suite 301
Lincoln, NE 68510
Metro area
Lincoln, NE
County
Lancaster County, NE
Website URL
lincolnparks.org/ 
Phone
(402) 441-8258
IRS details
EIN
36-3853746
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
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
Central organization
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