Program areas at Wichita Parks Foundation
Open streets ict-an event that closes a usually busy street to traffic and opens for biking, walking, running, dancing, yoga and other physical activities. This event is designed to encourage the local community to get active and works towards enhanced community connectivity.
The swanson park bridge project replaced a wood trail bridge that had outlived its functional life.
Independence day-community event fourth of july celebration, free to the community. Activities included open bands, vendors and fireworks. Approx. 6000 in attendence.
Wichita Parks Foundation supports many other events/projects including pickleball courts, tennis, kayaking and other activities throughout the year, enhancing the quality and maintaining the heritage of Wichita's park system.
Who funds Wichita Parks Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Wichita Parks Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Mallory Coen | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-10-30 |
| Laura Rainwater | Chairwoman / Vice Chair / Community Member | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Matt Townsend | Vice Chair / Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Brent Thomas | Community Member / Chairman | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Jason Gregory | Secretary | $0 | 2018-12-31 |
| ...and 1 more key personnel |
Financials for Wichita Parks Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $557,860 | $343,984 | 62.2% |
| Program services | $39,659 | $15,825 | 150.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $142 | $178 | -20.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| 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 | $597,661 | $359,987 | 66% |
Organizations like Wichita Parks Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Partnership for Providence Parks | 501(c)(3) | Providence, RI | $511,397 |
| Saluda Shoals Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Columbia, SC | $314,127 |
| San Jose Parks Foundation | 501(c)(3) | San Jose, CA | $311,203 |
| Continental Divide Trail Coalition | 501(c)(3) | Golden, CO | $1,913,374 |
| Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Wexford, PA | $319,148 |
| Copmoba | 501(c)(3) | Grand Junction, CO | $247,625 |
| Holmes County Rails-To-Trails Coalition | 501(c)(3) | Millersburg, OH | $226,090 |
| Friends of West University Parks Fund | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $449,575 |
| Foothills Rails-to-Trails Coalition | 501(c)(3) | Puyallup, WA | $151,150 |
| Friends of Big Marsh | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $448,414 |
Data update history
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
June 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersSocial advocacy organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- PO Box 3439
- Wichita, KS 67201
- Metro area
- Wichita, KS
- County
- Sedgwick County, KS
- Website URL
- wichitaparksfoundation.org/Â
- Phone
- (316) 268-4124
IRS details
- EIN
- 27-1939436
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2011
- 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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