EIN 74-2167369

San Antonio Parks Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
State
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The San Antonio Parks Foundation strives to improve the city's parks system by providing monetary assistance for park projects, including the restoration of the Japanese Tea Garden in a public-private partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department. Additionally, funds are allocated to numerous park enhancement projects such as general maintenance for the Arneson River Theater, support for Medina River Natural Area, and Movies by Moonlight activities.
Total revenues
$1,189,766
2023
Total expenses
$1,133,396
2023
Total assets
$2,130,707
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at San Antonio Parks Foundation

The Japanese Tea Garden and Garden Restoration Project has been an ongoing work in progress under a memorandum of understanding between the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department and the San Antonio Parks Foundation.
Community Centers - The foundation receives small contributions from the City and Individuals for the operational needs of the various park community centers. The foundation holds these funds in a community center account until there is a request for disbursement from the community centers.
Community Programming - The foundation provides park improvements and free programs at parks throughout San Antonio and Bexar County with the assistance of the city's Parks and Recreation Department.

Who funds San Antonio Parks Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Helen Freeborn Kerr Charitable FoundationUnrestricted General$16,078
The Brown FoundationClean Up of the Olmos Basin Creek Area Above the Olmos Dam$10,000
Union Pacific FoundationDei Capacity Building$5,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at San Antonio Parks Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Mariah DelayePresident and CEO
Mary Jane VerettePresident and Chief Executive Officer
Melanie U PlanasDirector of Operations
Samantha PerezJapanese Tea Garden Venue Manager
Mary Jane VerettePast President and Chief Executive Officer$115,000

Financials for San Antonio Parks Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$268,269
Program services$665,450
Investment income and dividends$256,047
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$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,189,766

Form 990s for San Antonio Parks Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-28990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122020-10-09990View PDF
2017-122020-10-30990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like San Antonio Parks Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Lincoln Parks FoundationLincoln, NE$3,337,878
Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA)Cross Plains, WI$4,141,742
Denver Park TrustDenver, CO$561,200
Superior Hiking Trail AssociationTwo Harbors, MN$880,067
Harlem Valley Rail Trail AssociatioMillerton, NY$385,167
Vail Valley Mountain Bike AssociationAvon, CO$1,243,439
The Parks Alliance of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN$1,351,256
Arizona Trail AssociationTucson, AZ$1,277,396
Seattle Parks FoundationSeattle, WA$4,102,059
Friends of the RiverfrontPittsburgh, PA$1,647,989
Data update history
February 27, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 21, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 13, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The Brown Foundation
December 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Union Pacific Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersSocial advocacy organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
400 N St Marys Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78205
Metro area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
County
Bexar County, TX
Website URL
saparks.org/ 
Phone
(210) 843-3147
IRS details
EIN
74-2167369
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
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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