Program areas at Missouri Parks Association
Educational books, pamphlets, and materials are published and distributed to inform the membership & public about the Missouri state park system resources. The Association further promotes serving, renewing, retaining, and augmenting membership.
An ongoing newsletter, website, and social media presence provides for the dissemination of information regarding current issues and highlights activities in our existing park system.
Kansas city, st. louis, joplin, and columbia urban efforts to expose underserved urban youths to Missouri state Parks and related scientific and cultural themes; the 'seniors to state Parks outreach program' is a partnership between Missouri state Parks and Missouri Parks Association (mpa) that provides exclusive incentives and special opportunities designed for seniors and individuals with disabilities to explore and enjoy Missouri's outdoors and its past; involvement with like-minded organizations to more effectively and efficiently reach the Association's goals; support of an awards program for state park employees to recognize their exceptional service to the purposes of the organization; an annual meeting and other meetings and conferences to allow members to discuss areas of interest and educate themselves about current developments regarding the Missouri state park system.
Who funds Missouri Parks Association
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Missouri Parks Association
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Kendra Varns Wallis | Executive Director | $50,000 | 2023-12-31 |
| Lorence Larson | President | $0 | 2024-05-14 |
| Shirley Wolverson | Vice President | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Deb Schnack | Secretary | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Dennis Wilhelmi | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| ...and 4 more key personnel |
Financials for Missouri Parks Association
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $116,225 | $107,860 | 7.8% |
| Program services | $12,875 | $4,522 | 184.7% |
| Investment income and dividends | $40,206 | $35,176 | 14.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $1,069 | $1,849 | -42.2% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $170,375 | $149,407 | 14% |
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Data update history
August 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 11, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 9005 Middlewood CT
- Saint Louis, MO 63127
- Metro area
- St. Louis, MO-IL
- County
- St. Louis County, MO
- Website URL
- missouriparksassociation.org/Â
- Phone
- (314) 401-6747
IRS details
- EIN
- 43-1270920
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1982
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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