Cincinnati Parks Foundation
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Cincinnati Parks Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
We are the official philanthropic partner of Cincinnati Parks. Our work has been mission-driven, with a commitment to supporting the conservation and enhancement of Cincinnati’s parks and greenspaces. When you invest in our most treasured public asset—our parks—you are making an impact for generations to come.
Year, State Incorporated:
1995, OH
Conservation
We support conservation efforts across the city in neighborhood parks and greenspaces. By helping to plant thousands of trees and remove invasive species, we help protect YOUR Parks' natural assets.
Activation
We sponsor free and unique programming which activate neighborhood parks across the city. From family-friendly festivals, to concerts, to group wellness classes, we are getting people of all abilities active outdoors.
Enhancement
Through restoration of existing assets and the addition of brand new improvements, our work supports the overall enhancement of Cincinnati Parks. We help to build playgrounds, restore trails, and much more.
Advocacy
We build powerful relationships with communities, volunteers, City leaders, and private or public organizations. Leveraging our connections, we advocate and fundraise on behalf of Cincinnati Parks.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Cincinnati Parks Foundation's program expenses were:
| Program services | $2,052,137 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,052,137 |
Chief Executive
Jennifer Spieser, President/CEO
Chair of the Board
Brian Tiffany
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Coldwell Banker Realty
Board Size
40
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Membership appeals
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Cincinnati Parks Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $1,671,487 |
| Investment return, net | $1,545,465 |
| Special event revenue | $534,425 |
| In-kind donations | $117,485 |
| Administrative fees | $78,548 |
| Total Income | $3,947,410 |
Programs: 74% Fundraising: 20% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $3,947,410 |
| Total expenses: | $2,785,088 |
| Program expenses | $2,052,137 |
| Fundraising expenses | $561,645 |
| Administrative expenses | $171,306 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,162,322 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $21,130,653 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $22,292,975 |
| Total Liabilities | $54,221 |
| Total Assets | $22,347,196 |
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