River Parks Authority
100% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
River Parks Authority is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, registered in 1974, with $8,809,308 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
2121 S Columbia Ave Ste 205, Tulsa, OK, 74114 EIN 23-7389201 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2023)
$8.8M
▼ 15.3% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2023)
$7.3M
Net assets
$363.2M
Employees
19
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating100% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For River Parks Authority: 100% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating600 mo reserves · +18% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For River Parks Authority: 600 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CGovernance25% of the rating2 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For River Parks Authority: 2 of 6 checks met earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For River Parks Authority: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To develop, preserve and maintain public park lands and facilities along the arkansas river in tulsa county that is known as river parks.
What they do
Development, preservation and maintenance of river parks public lands and facilities.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2121 S Columbia Ave Ste 205, Tulsa, OK, 74114
- City
- Tulsa
- State
- Oklahoma
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.6M (FY2013) to $8.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4.1MNet assets $363.2M
Operating margin
17.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$367.2M
Total liabilities
$4.1M
Net assets
$363.2M
Salaries & benefits
$1.4M
19% of expenses
Board members
7
7 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,809,308▼15.3% | $7,261,762▼16.4% | $363,168,589▲1.1% | $367,229,642▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $10,395,152▼60.6% | $8,689,581▼0.3% | $359,300,943▲1.4% | $362,275,531▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $26,390,744▲428% | $8,713,999▲0.4% | $354,464,080▲5.2% | $360,492,937▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,997,715▼51.8% | $8,676,903▲0.7% | $336,999,056▼0.8% | $339,288,748▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $10,374,858▼80.5% | $8,618,512▼33.7% | $339,766,686▲0.5% | $345,825,445▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $53,231,870▲28.4% | $13,001,887▲181% | $337,996,084▲13.5% | $343,365,463▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $41,445,155▼68.6% | $4,629,739▼8.8% | $297,755,393▲14.2% | $344,488,618▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $132,174,569▲89.0% | $5,078,445▲31.9% | $260,832,187▲95.0% | $299,046,206▲108% | 990 |
| 2015 | $69,944,815▲46.8% | $3,849,054▲8.5% | $133,742,758▲94.1% | $144,021,342▲96.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $47,655,917▲946% | $3,547,203▲19.9% | $68,895,421▲167% | $73,453,087▲180% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,557,008 | $2,958,402▼2.3% | $25,807,830▲6.6% | $26,249,872▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,027,652▲5.9% | $24,205,059▼3.8% | $24,536,492▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,859,595▲5.6% | $25,150,658▼3.2% | $25,390,469▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,707,703▼6.6% | $25,979,187▲5.2% | $26,235,354▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,898,466 | $24,683,638 | $24,826,160 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: John Jeff Edwards — $131,399 (1.81% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Jeff Edwards | Executive Director | 50 | $131,399 |
| David Stratton | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Elizabeth Hall | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Ken Levit | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Marvin Jones | Chairman | 4 | — |
| Shanese Slaton | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Stephen Fater | Chairman | 4 | — |
| Torre Waldo | Vice Chairman | 4 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2021)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Lawn Care | Contract Mowing | $101,041 |
Grants received · $6.3M total
8 grants to River Parks Authority totaling $6.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2022 | $4,000,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2022 | $1,526,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2020 | $439,237 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2019 | $25,500 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2015 | $107,500 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2014 | $120,848 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is River Parks Authority a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. River Parks Authority is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7389201, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is River Parks Authority's EIN?
- River Parks Authority's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7389201.
- How much revenue does River Parks Authority report?
- River Parks Authority reported $8,809,308 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of River Parks Authority's spending goes to programs?
- River Parks Authority spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does River Parks Authority have?
- CharityIndex grades River Parks Authority B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does River Parks Authority's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on River Parks Authority's latest Form 990 is $131,399, paid to John Jeff Edwards (Executive Director).
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Data for River Parks Authority (EIN 23-7389201) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.