2024-11-07T07:21:33-06:00 2023-12-31 311119890 Barnes Dennig & Co LTD 150 East Fourth Street Cincinnati OH 45202 990 2023-01-01 311429016 Cincinnati Parks Foundation CINC 5138610023 421 Oak Street Cincinnati OH 45219 Jennifer Spieser President and CEO 5138610023 2024-11-01 1 1 Paula Hume P00537516 5132418313 2024-11-04 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Jennifer Spieser 421 Oak Street Cincinnati OH 45219 3399718 0 X www.cincinnatiparksfoundation.org X 1995 OH To build broad based private/public partnerships supporting the conservation and enhancement of our City's parks and greenspaces. 41 41 8 1403 0 0 4233541 2219680 0 0 371819 1120044 -191536 -141475 4413824 3198249 2390912 832866 0 0 682310 776076 0 0 289635 559081 669588 3632303 2278530 781521 919719 19135085 21162365 15620 31712 19119465 21130653 X To build broad based private/public partnerships supporting the conservation and enhancement of our City's parks and greenspaces. 0 0 1775740 832866 Our mission to do more in Cincinnati Parks comes through in everything we do, from conservation, to improving our parks, to creating free and accessible programs. In 2023, we raised $2.2 million for various projects, programs and conservations efforts and distributed $1 million throughout Cincinnati Parks. Our Impact included:Improving more parks:We raised $28K for Glenway Park and began our transformation of this East Price Hill park by removing 3 acres of invasives, alongside community members.In partnership with the Sons and Daughters of Italy and surrounding community, we replaced and dedicated the Capitoline Wolf statue in Eden Park.Completed Carter's Grove at Ault Park - adding accessible benches, connecting to more paths and planting 1500 new native plants.We completed fundraising for the beginner skills bike course in Mt. Airy ForestSupporting more conservation:Alongside community partners, we hosted events to add 126 trees in Bond Hill and 42 trees in Roselawn to help reach Cincinnati's goal of 40% tree canopy coverage, focusing on under-resourced neighborhoods.We supported Cincinnati Parks' Fall Releaf tree planting to help increase the city's urban tree canopy, distributing and planting more than 1,000 trees.Thanks to our memorial tree planting program, we planted even more trees to honor a donor's memory, milestone or loved one.Through our volunteer litter removal program, obLITTERators, we removed 33 tons of litter from our parks and around the city.Activating more parks:We raised over $160K for Sawyer Point Riverfront Roller Rink through advocacy, donors and our Emerging Leaders, and hosted 16 free skating events that brought hundreds to the outdoor rink.In support of the 34 Cincinnati Parks Advisory Councils, we sponsored more than 200 free events, classes and programs that attracted thousands of participants into parks.Through a partnership with Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Luke 5 Adventures, our award-winning be.well program gave children with disabilities and their families accessible ways to explore our parks.Our emerging collaboration with the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati invited people to view our parks as a resource for health and wellness.Celebrating our city:We piloted the first-ever DJ Festival at the ICON Stage at Smale Riverfront Park, highlighting black and brown artists for an audience of 600 people.We wished Carol Ann Haile a happy 100th birthday with free carousel rides all weekend long.Engaging more volunteers:Through litter removal, tree planting and special events, we give volunteers the tools they need to get involved.We continued to build our Women's Committee, an active group of advocates and volunteers, to support growth in our parks and our community. 1775740 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 50 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 41 41 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 OH KY X X X Steve Landers 5133572619 421 Oak Street Cincinnati OH 45219 Dan Vogelpohl - Exit 1223 President 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Deana Taylor-Brewer Secretary 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Cynthia Henderson Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Brian Tiffany VP 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Harry Kangis Director at Large 3.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Diedrichs Director at Large 3.00 X 0 0 0 Andrew Van Sickle Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Andy Poole - Start 0123 Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ann Santen Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Aric Hassel Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Kelleher Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christine Schaub Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Danyelle Wright Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dean Gregory Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Edna Keown Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jane Terrill Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joe Evelo Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jon Bresnan Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Karen Meyer - Start 0123 Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kelly Brown Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Kelly Kolar Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kerry King Stetter Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin Bruegge Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin Hoskins Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lucy Hodgson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Matt McGaha Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Betz Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Prus Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Schott - Start 0123 Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mindy Hastie - Start 0123 Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rhiannon Hoeweler Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Rosemary Schlachter Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah DeDiemar Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Lawler - Start 0123 Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sheila Simmons Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Brenner Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Jo Bazeley - Exit 1223 Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 R Warner Off - Exit 1223 Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Randy Noah - Exit 1223 Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Madaline Young Caldemeyer Director-Exit 12/23 1.00 X 0 0 0 Fay Dupuis - Exit 1223 Director at Large 3.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Spieser President and CEO 40.00 X 141652 0 27958 141652 0 27958 1 0 1 0 0 488300 1731380 316040 2219680 824289 824289 305358 9603 295755 295755 295755 49500 488300 191866 -142366 -142366 Miscellaneous Income 900099 771 771 Merchandise Sales 900099 120 120 891 3198249 0 0 978569 832866 832866 169609 97374 26041 46194 535193 307259 82171 145763 24097 13834 3700 6563 47177 27085 7243 12849 26191 16053 3655 6483 22833 13995 3186 5652 73428 10237 58334 4857 22818 13986 3184 5648 35620 20450 5469 9701 45905 26539 3326 16040 12428 7135 1908 3385 Park Projects & Events 301821 291516 3715 6590 Supplies 86249 73128 4730 8391 Printing & Postage 25904 14872 3977 7055 Telephone 12436 7140 1909 3387 3955 2271 607 1077 2278530 1775740 213155 289635 739895 790874 4163478 4490008 1406282 820873 10247 12815183 15060610 19135085 21162365 15620 31712 15620 31712 X 2056386 2997104 17063079 18133549 19119465 21130653 19135085 21162365 919719 1091469 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2593859 1412929 4496079 4233541 2219680 14956088 2593859 1412929 4496079 4233541 2219680 14956088 3559379 11396709 458705 253522 356041 338134 824289 2230691 5518 821 124 905 891 8259 17195038 0.66280 0.63470 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 9365516 424504 883481 100866 71613 10501022 10123459 255214 -829685 105095 78377 9365516 9247309 60000 985430 96664 72616 10123459 8796626 595648 95554 49411 9247309 7344742 1007158 837765 333138 59901 8796626 0.81000 0.19000 0 0 0 X 4548522 1091469 122534 191866 1405869 3142653 55596 55596 3198249 2537335 122535 191866 314401 2222934 55596 55596 2278530 Part V, Line 4: All endowment funds are for maintenance, programming or improvements within the Cincinnati Parks or for operating costs of the Foundation. Part X, Line 2: Cincinnati Parks Foundation is exempt from income taxes under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code and a similar provision of Ohio law. However, the Foundation is subject to federal income tax on any unrelated business taxable income. The Foundation's IRS Form 990 is subject to review and examination by Federal and state authorities. The Foundation believes it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and therefore, does not have any uncertain income tax positions that are material to the financial statements. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Special Event Expense 191,866. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Special Event Expense 191,866. Hats Off Luncheon 537800 488300 49500 10000 70303 30967 80596 537800 488300 49500 10000 70303 30967 80596 191866 -142366 1 Cincinnati Park Board 950 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati OH 45202 574414 258452 Book trees, landscape materials, statue Conservation, activation, and infrastructure improvements within the parks. 1 0 Part I, Line 2: All grant applications are submitted by the Cincinnati Park Board. These grant requests are approved by the Cincinnati Park Board. Once submitted, the Park Foundation Executive Committee reviews the applications, asks any questions, then approves or denies the application. If approved, The Foundation Finance Director sends the funds to the Park Board. We also offer smaller grants for local CPAC's (Cincinnati parks advisory councils) to help program local park events. Grants are submitted, reviewed by the Executive Director and other staff. If approved and meet guidelines (ie. events are free to the public), the Finance Director sends funds to the CPAC's. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jennifer Spieser President and CEO 141652 0 0 0 0 0 7173 0 20785 0 169610 0 0 0 X 17 316040 FMV 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Lisa Diedrichs & Madeline Young Caldemeyer, both Directors, are sisters. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 There were updates to the code of regulations that was adopted in Dec. of 2023. Changes included titles of CEO & Board Chairperson, recordkeeping location, time period required for notice related to special meetings of the Board, allowing for past Chairperson to attend meetings for one year after leaving the Board, and defining the makeup of the Executive Committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Distributed to all board members asking for feedback before sending to auditors for final distribution. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c New conflict of interest forms are signed each year. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a In the hiring of the new Executive Director, comparability data was obtained in determining the salary level. Any Executive Director pay changes are approved by the Executive Committee and submitted by the Board President to the Finance Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents of the organization are available on the Ohio Secretary of State's website. The financial statements and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The Board of Trustees assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. Form 990 Part XII Line 2c The organization did not change its selection or oversight process during the current tax year.