The Parklands of Floyds Fork
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Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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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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Annual Report
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The Parklands of Floyds Fork meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The Parklands of Floyds Fork serves as stewards entrusted to preserve and sustain unexcelled parklands that reflect the needs and values of the whole community. The goal of nonprofit is to operate and maintain a world-class park system that enhances quality of life and helps the community and economy grow in ways that are healthful, sustainable, and enjoyable for people of all ages and abilities, now and one hundred years from now.
Year, State Incorporated:
2004, KY
Also Known As:
21st Century Parks, Inc.
The Parklands of Floyds Fork works daily to deliver a safe, clean, fun, and beautiful park experience 365 days a year, for free for everyone to enjoy. The Parklands staff maintain the parks to world-class standards enhancing quality of life for the people in the region by providing valuable outdoor recreation opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
Walking, hiking, and running are some of the most accessible activities for improving health, exploring the park and experiencing nature. Families of all ages enjoy the playground amenities.
Anglers can cast their lines in lakes, ponds, and along Floyds Fork year-round, which are periodically stocked with game fish. Paddlers can drift 20 miles along the Fork, the only water trail of its kind in the area.
Paved paths, park roads, and rugged dirt trails offer great biking experiences. Sports fields offer fun for all ages, providing open spaces for a variety of activities. Gardeners get their hands dirty in the community gardens.
In addition, ranger-led interpretive hikes and tours each month explore the places and stories of The Parklands.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, The Parklands of Floyds Fork's program expenses were:
| Park Operations and Horticulture | $6,251,146 |
| Education | $724,027 |
| Facilities and Events | $510,447 |
| Total Program Expenses | $7,485,620 |
Chair of the Board
Daniel Jones
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder, 21st Century Parks / The Parklands of Floyds Fork
Board Size
9
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, 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 The Parklands of Floyds Fork's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $3,523,093 |
| Special events | $1,558,109 |
| Facility and events revenues | $596,790 |
| Grants | $339,004 |
| Program fees | $276,966 |
| Nonfinancial contributions | $130,970 |
| Net investment return | $38,380 |
| Other revenues | $10,642 |
| Gain on disposal of equipment | $1,965 |
| Loss on disposition of donated stock | $-1,270 |
| Total Income | $6,474,649 |
Programs: 84% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $6,474,649 |
| Total expenses: | $8,941,418 |
| Program expenses | $7,485,620 |
| Fundraising expenses | $893,123 |
| Administrative expenses | $562,675 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-2,466,769 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $94,984,537 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $92,517,768 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,072,525 |
| Total Assets | $93,590,293 |
Total assets as reported above include $88,821,107 in park assets and equipment, net.
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