EIN 81-4653473

The Bay Park Conservancy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
State
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Bay Park Conservancy implements the master plan approved by the Sarasota City Commission to conserve 53 acres of public land for a signature park along Sarasota Bay. The BPC partners with the city to help fund, lead the planning, development, and management of The Bay - a signature, public park designed to be "one park for all". The Bay is open, accessible, free, and welcoming to the full and rich diversity of Sarasota's residents and visitors.
Also known as...
Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization
Total revenues
$13,615,624
2023
Total expenses
$5,374,923
2023
Total assets
$8,915,150
2023
Num. employees
12
2023

Program areas at The Bay Park Conservancy

The Bay Park Conservancy is leading The planning, development and management of a signature, public Park along sarasota Bay known as "The Bay". Designed to be "one Park for all," The Bay is open and accessible, free and welcoming to The full and rich diversity of The community, now and for generations to come. The Bay preserves, restores and transforms 53 acres of precious city-owned land along sarasota Bay into a blue and green oasis - providing a sustainable bayfront gathering place for The community to experience and enjoy a wide range of Park uses, free programs and events. The first 14 acre phase of The Park opened in october 2022 to more than 50,000 people. Phase 2, The next 14-acre $65 million development, will begin in The summer of 2024. The completed Park in total will cost an estimated $175-200 million and will take approximately 8-10 years to complete over 4 or more phases.

Who funds The Bay Park Conservancy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Gulf Coast Community FoundationEnvironment$6,412,277
The Patterson FoundationPropelling Positive Momentum in Fundraising Effort$1,000,000
The Community Foundation of SarasotaGeneral Support, Program Support$338,600
...and 25 more grants received totalling $8,409,164

Personnel at The Bay Park Conservancy

NameTitleCompensation
A.G. LafleyChief Executive Officer$0
Steve GermaineChief Financial Officer
Tony GamelinBoard Member$36,019
William WaddillChief Information Officer Through 11 and 30 and 23$191,676
Derick KitsonDirector of Operations$118,535
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for The Bay Park Conservancy

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$13,400,587
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$170,268
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$44,769
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$13,615,624

Form 990s for The Bay Park Conservancy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-15990View PDF
2023-122024-07-08990View PDF
2022-122023-08-02990View PDF
2021-122022-10-20990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

Organizations like The Bay Park Conservancy

OrganizationLocationRevenue
City Parks Foundation (CPF)New York, NY$23,557,745
Discovery GreenHouston, TX$10,459,340
Parks and Trails New YorkAlbany, NY$3,622,399
Memorial Park ConservancyHouston, TX$10,371,789
Brooklyn Bridge ParkBrooklyn, NY$30,976,460
Nathan Benderson Park ConservancySarasota, FL$4,713,388
Klyde Warren ParkDallas, TX$8,746,496
River Parks AuthorityTulsa, OK$26,390,744
Lafayette Central ParkLafayette, LA$4,663,046
Town Branch ParkLexington, KY$14,277,241
Data update history
September 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
August 30, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 29, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $177,000 from Leonard and Judith Schwartzbaum Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersMuseumsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
655 N Tamiami TR
Sarasota, FL 34236
Metro area
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
County
Sarasota County, FL
Website URL
thebaysarasota.org/ 
Phone
(941) 203-5316
IRS details
EIN
81-4653473
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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