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Philadelphia Parks Alliance

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Environmental Beautification and Aesthetics (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$609k (2023)

Expenses
$943k (2023)

Total Assets
$197k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$26.2k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending May
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$609,343
Expenses
$943,498
Net Income
-$334,155
Net Assets
$170,515
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $557,671
91.5%
Program Services $51,109
8.4%
Investment Income $563
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $102,031
10.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $17,500
1.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $196,736
Total Liabilities $26,221
Net Assets $170,515
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alex Doty (Executive Di) $87,479 $0 $6,000
James Burnett (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert P Thomas (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Maura Mccarthy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kara Franklin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$837,395
Expenses
$524,912
Net Income
$312,483
Net Assets
$504,670
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $725,894
86.7%
Program Services $110,702
13.2%
Investment Income $799
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $91,000
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $90,892
17.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $536,934
Total Liabilities $32,264
Net Assets $504,670
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alex Doty (Executive Di) $85,000 $0 $6,000
James Burnett (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert P Thomas (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Maura Mccarthy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kara Franklin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Darren Libpscomb (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$391,375
Expenses
$529,870
Net Income
-$138,495
Net Assets
$182,152
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $338,145
86.4%
Program Services $52,871
13.5%
Investment Income $359
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $91,000
17.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $89,642
16.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $272,827
Total Liabilities $90,675
Net Assets $182,152
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alex Doty (Executive Di) $85,000 $0 $6,000
James Burnett (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert P Thomas (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Maura Mccarthy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kara Franklin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Darren Libpscomb (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$174,973
Expenses
$366,525
Net Income
-$191,552
Net Assets
$320,647
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $105,426
60.3%
Program Services $69,283
39.6%
Investment Income $264
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,250
18.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,735
10.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $421,639
Total Liabilities $100,992
Net Assets $320,647
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sakinah Rahman Jan May (Chief Oper O) $34,441 $0 $2,030
Alex Doty Sept Present (Executive Di) $28,333 $0 $2,000
James Burnett (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert P Thomas (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Naveen Mallikarjuna (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Maura Mccarthy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Walter Marlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bevin Parker Cerkez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,674
Expenses
$408,398
Net Income
-$163,724
Net Assets
$512,199
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $235,551
96.3%
Program Services $8,810
3.6%
Investment Income $313
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $116,645
28.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $114,113
27.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $578,155
Total Liabilities $65,956
Net Assets $512,199
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sakinah Rahman (Chief Oper O) $71,231 $0 $4,000
George Matysik (Executive Di) $67,000 $0 $5,905
James Burnett (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert P Thomas (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Naveen Mallikarjuna (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jean Hunt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Maura Mccarthy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walter Marlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bevin Parker Cerkez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$906,482
Expenses
$280,020
Net Income
$626,462
Net Assets
$675,923
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $898,992
99.2%
Program Services $7,403
0.8%
Investment Income $87
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $101,710
36.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,981
15.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $715,895
Total Liabilities $39,972
Net Assets $675,923
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
George Matysik (Executive Di) $67,000 $0 $8,500
Robert P Thomas (President) $0 $0 $0
James Burnett (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Maura Mccarthy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jean Hunt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Walter Marlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Mcdonald Hanes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Naveen Mallikarjuna (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bevin Parker Cerkez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sakinah Rahman (Chief Oper O) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$236,034
Expenses
$235,322
Net Income
$712
Net Assets
$49,461
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $233,854
99.1%
Program Services $2,120
0.9%
Investment Income $60
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,226
31.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $31,541
13.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,780
Total Liabilities $319
Net Assets $49,461
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
George Matysik (Executive Di) $62,000 $0 $0
Robert P Thomas (President) $0 $0 $0
James Burnett (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Derek Freres (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jean Hunt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ken Leroy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walter Marlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Maura Mccarthy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Mcdonald Hanes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$137,641
Expenses
$173,078
Net Income
-$35,437
Net Assets
$48,749
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,482
96.3%
Program Services $1,288
0.9%
Investment Income $26
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,845
2.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,202
33.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,605
Total Liabilities $2,856
Net Assets $48,749
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Derek Freres (Board Member) $20,385 $0 $0
George Matysik (Executive Di) $19,276 $0 $6,072
Robert P Thomas (President) $0 $0 $0
James Burnett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ken Leroy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walter Marlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Maura Mccarthy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$119,940
Expenses
$234,836
Net Income
-$114,896
Net Assets
$84,186
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $124,613
> 100%
Program Services $535
0.4%
Investment Income $183
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$5,391
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,001
39.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $29,630
12.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,249
Total Liabilities $17,063
Net Assets $84,186

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$364,796
Expenses
$265,508
Net Income
$99,288
Net Assets
$199,082
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $378,332
> 100%
Program Services $2,785
0.8%
Investment Income $137
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$16,458
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,000
34.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,349
17.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $213,932
Total Liabilities $14,850
Net Assets $199,082

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$190,263
Expenses
$333,958
Net Income
-$143,695
Net Assets
$99,794
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $220,432
> 100%
Program Services $1,680
0.9%
Investment Income $170
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$32,019
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $109,000
32.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $73,253
21.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $107,181
Total Liabilities $7,387
Net Assets $99,794

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$182,518
Expenses
$272,402
Net Income
-$89,884
Net Assets
$243,489
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $194,272
> 100%
Program Services $1,257
0.7%
Investment Income $350
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$13,361
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,568
27.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $13,000
4.8%
Other Salaries and Wages $74,566
27.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $253,630
Total Liabilities $10,141
Net Assets $243,489

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$501,577
Expenses
$267,389
Net Income
$234,188
Net Assets
$333,373
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $500,537
99.8%
Program Services $738
0.1%
Investment Income $302
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $143,191
53.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $345,579
Total Liabilities $12,206
Net Assets $333,373

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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