2025-08-01T10:40:13Z 2024-09-30 990EZ 2023-10-01 464159962 PARKS FOUNDATION OF BROWARD COUNTY INC PARK 9549426500 950 NW 38th Steet Oaland Park FL 33309 Thomas Oates Treasurer 9549426500 2025-07-31 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X https://browardparksfoundation.org/ X X 83595 78800 4295 500 83595 0 0 0 4069 0 0 65588 69657 13938 91716 105654 91716 109724 91716 109724 91716 109724 The general purpose. of the Foundation is to serve as a fundraising arm of the BROWARD COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION (hereinafter "Parks"), primarily for the endowment of capital projects, and educational, recreational, and cultural community initiatives, by requesting, receiving, holding, investing, administering, granting and disbursing gifts of funds and property, and making expenditures to or for the benefit of the Parks; The Foundation does not function as a policy-making or policy advisory board for the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division. ParksFest Plantation 32890 Cricket T20 FanPark 21658 ParksFest Coconut Creek 15109 69657 Teri Goldsmith President / Board Chair 10.00 0 0 0 Sheila Rose Vice President / Director 5.00 0 0 0 Thomas Oates Treasurer / Director 5.00 0 0 0 Alex Lazowick Secretary / Director 5.00 0 0 0 Eleanor Sobol Director 5.00 5 false false false false false false false FL Thomas D Oates 1701 E Atlantic Blvd Suite 4 Pompano Beach FL 33060 9549426500 false false false false false false false false false NONE 0 NONE 0 true X X 1 Broward County Board of County Commissioners - Parks & Recreation 596000531 7 true 0 0 1 0 0 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100718 0 100718 0 0 0 100718 0 1510 99208 0 3472 0 0 3472 0 0 0 3472 3472 0 3472 0 58642 24953 0 0 0 83595 0 3472 0.000000000000 3472 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 83595 0 83595 0 3472 83595 0 0 0 0 0 Part IV, Section B, Line 1 The directors or trustees of the Parks Foundation of Broward County, Inc. are not appointed or elected by the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division. The Foundation operates independently, with its board of directors overseeing its activities. While the Foundation collaborates closely with the Division to align its fundraising efforts with the Division's goals, the Foundation retains full control over its governance and decision-making processes. Part IV, Section C, Line 1 None of the directors or trustees of the Parks Foundation of Broward County, Inc. were not also directors or trustees of the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division during the tax year. The Foundation operates as an independent entity with its own board of directors. While the Foundation collaborates closely with the Parks and Recreation Division to align its fundraising efforts with the Division's objectives, the Foundations board maintains full control and oversight of its governance, operations, and activities. Part IV, Section D, Line 2 The Parks Foundation of Broward County, Inc. maintains a close and continuous working relationship with the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division through regular communication, collaboration on projects, and alignment of fundraising initiatives with the Divisions priorities. The Foundation consults with the Division to identify needs and opportunities for improvement projects and programming but operates independently with its own governance structure Part IV, Section E, Line 2a The Parks Foundation of Broward County, Inc. conducted activities during the tax year that directly furthered the exempt purposes of the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division, the supported organization. These activities included raising funds for capital improvement projects, educational programs, recreational events, and cultural initiatives that enhance public access to and enjoyment of Broward County parks. The Foundation was responsive to the Divisions needs through regular communication, collaboration, and alignment of priorities, as well as by funding specific projects and programs identified by the Division. Substantially all of the Foundations activities focused on supporting these initiatives, as evidenced by the allocation of funds, planning of events, and direct contributions to projects aligned with the Divisions goals. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part 1, Line 16 Program Expenses (concerts, environmental programs, cricket fan park): $58,642.40 Operations (website, state filings, dues): $5,262.50 Insurance (D&O Liability): $667.00 Bank Charges (processing fees, service fees, 990 filing, interest): $502.77 Payment Gateway Fees: $513.12 Total: $65,587.79 Part II All cash, savings, and investments were held at Centennial Bank. The Foundation has no liabilities, fixed assets, or restricted accounts as of year-end. Part III The Foundation hosted ParksFest events in Plantation and Coconut Creek featuring live performances, local artists, and family activities to encourage public use and appreciation of Broward County parks. The T20 Cricket Fan Park promoted community engagement and international cultural awareness through a sports-focused event. The Adopt-A-Dune initiative included native plantings and educational outreach to promote environmental stewardship. Part IV Officer Expenses: All officers and directors served without compensation. One director (Teri Goldsmith) received reimbursement for program-related expenses, not compensation for services.