Great Parks Forever
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
Great Parks Forever does not meet the following 5 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 1 (Oversight of Operations and Staff)
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.
Great Parks Forever does not meet this standard because:
Organization's board of directors does not conduct a performance review of the Executive Director at least once every two years.
Standard 8 (Program Service Expense Ratio)
Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.
Great Parks Forever does not meet this standard because:
Organization's program expenses for FY 2022 comprise only 36% of total expenses.
Standard 10 (Ending Net Assets)
Avoid accumulating funds that could be used for current program activities. To meet this standard, the charity's unrestricted net assets available for use should not be more than three times the size of the past year's expenses or three times the size of the current year's budget, whichever is higher.
Great Parks Forever does not meet this standard because:
Organization's unrestricted ending net assets exceed three times their annual expenses.
Standard 12 (Detailed Functional Breakdown of Expenses)
Include in the financial statements a breakdown of expenses (e.g., salaries, travel, postage, etc.) that shows what portion of these expenses was allocated to program, fund raising, and administrative activities. If the charity has more than one major program category, the schedule should provide a breakdown for each category.
Great Parks Forever does not meet this standard because:
Organization's audited financial statements do not include a statement of functional expenses.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
Great Parks Forever does not meet this standard because:
Organization does not produce an annual report.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 19
Great Parks Forever meets the remaining 14 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
To inspire a community of Great Parks supporters to steward natural and financial resources for all forever.
Year, State Incorporated:
2007, OH
Also Known As:
Great Parks Foundation Hamilton County Parks Foundation
We are Great Parks Forever. As the philanthropic partner of Great Parks of Hamilton County, we translate an early conservation promise into everyday experiences and lasting legacies. We are proud to play an active role in the success of Great Parks.
Early investments were made to develop our parks, daily investments are made by park guests, donors, staff and volunteers—everyone is naturally invested.
* Education
* Conservation
* Recreation
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Great Parks Forever's program expenses were:
| Great Parks of Hamilton County Support | $214,964 |
| Total Program Expenses | $214,964 |
Chief Executive
Tom Carleton, Executive Director
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Not disclosed
Board Size
Not disclosed
Paid Staff Size
0
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 Great Parks Forever's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Grants received | $924,312 |
| Contributions received | $168,084 |
| Nonfinancial contributions | $101,431 |
| Sponsorships | $47,450 |
| Other income | $5,333 |
| Investment income (loss), net | $-1,505,358 |
| Total Income | $-258,748 |
Programs: 29% Fundraising: 24% Administrative: 28%
| Total Income | $-258,748 |
| Total expenses: | $739,431 |
| Program expenses | $214,964 |
| Fundraising expenses | $178,881 |
| Administrative expenses | $205,784 |
| Other expenses | $139,802 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-998,179 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $12,874,557 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-457,639 |
| Ending Net Assets | $11,418,739 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Total Assets | $11,418,739 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Cincinnati