William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado, registered in 1978, with $2,817,341 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1281, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80901 EIN 84-0763346 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.8M
▲ 46.8% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.4M
Net assets
$7.3M
Employees
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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 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating37 mo reserves · +16% 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 William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc: 37 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1281, Colorado Spgs, CO, 80901
- City
- Colorado Spgs
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $5.2M (FY2013) to $2.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.7MNet assets $7.3M
Operating margin
15.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.0M
Total liabilities
$2.7M
Net assets
$7.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,817,341▲46.8% | $2,370,293▲15.5% | $7,279,843▲12.9% | $10,003,603▲23.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,919,419▼14.4% | $2,052,618▲47.9% | $6,446,323▲3.4% | $8,116,826▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,243,457▲0.9% | $1,387,419▼5.9% | $6,232,232▼9.1% | $7,737,119▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,223,881▲31.3% | $1,473,662▼1.1% | $6,859,325▲19.0% | $8,093,853▲33.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,694,043▲5.7% | $1,489,852▲37.1% | $5,762,449▲3.2% | $6,045,323▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,603,212▲42.7% | $1,086,750▼21.9% | $5,584,774▲6.4% | $5,692,427▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,123,118▼16.0% | $1,390,892▼27.3% | $5,247,685▼1.7% | $5,317,469▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,337,101▲121% | $1,912,519▲153% | $5,338,689▼4.8% | $5,391,798▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $604,666▼66.0% | $754,657▼63.1% | $5,608,747▼4.6% | $5,651,015▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,777,778▼66.1% | $2,042,900▲17.4% | $5,881,944▼5.8% | $6,102,869▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,246,919 | $1,739,406▲76.0% | $6,245,047▲151% | $6,266,180▲149% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $988,191▲131% | $2,489,056▲18.3% | $2,517,012▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $427,497 | $2,103,647 | $2,123,567 | 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.
Grants received · $558K total
16 grants to William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc totaling $558K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $37,159 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $16,550 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $8,538 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $29,650 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $7,343 |
| Colorado Springs Health Foundation | — | 2021 | $85,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $16,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $16,500 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $10,659 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2020 | $7,093 |
| Denver Foundation | Preserving a critical mass of prime farmland | 2019 | $60,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Water and farmland preservation project in eastern pueblo county | 2017 | $26,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2016 | $200,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2016 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-0763346, based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc's EIN?
- William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-0763346.
- How much revenue does William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc report?
- William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc reported $2,817,341 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc (EIN 84-0763346) 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.