LAKE PARKS FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

LAKE PARKS FOUNDATION

EIN 34-1627858 · Environment (C32Z)

What they do

to Promote The Development of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services In Lake County; to Enhance The Quality of Life In Lake County By Preserving Land, Environment, and Natural Heritage; and to Create Significant Opportunities By Conservation, Education, Recreation, and Relaxation Either Directly or By Contributions to Organizations That Qualify As Exempt Organizations Under Section 501 (c) (3) of The Internal Revenue Code and Its Regulations As They Now Exist or As They May Hereafter Be Amended.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $83.50 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders6 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

36.72%of revenue went to mission work83.5% of expenses · Program services

$43.95spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

7.24%of revenue went to management and office costs16.5% of expenses

$78.02in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

32.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$35,375

Mission workProgram services$12,98936.72% of revenue83.5% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$2,5607.24% of revenue16.5% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$15,54943.95% of revenue

The uncolored part of the ring is revenue above these reported expenses.

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202483.5% mission

202359.8% mission

202296.4% mission

202196.8% mission

202091.0% mission

201970.9% mission

201895.8% mission

201729.4% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$35,375

Expenses$15,549

Annual surplus $19,826 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$12,989 · 83.5% of expenses

Management and office costs$2,560 · 16.5% of expenses

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Revenue$35,375

Expenses$15,549

Assets$1,213,149

Income$35,375

Contributions$11,513

Mission work (program services)$12,989

Grants given$35,174

Average grant$35,174

Management and general$2,560

Stocks and bonds$1,153,517

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (6)

JOHN JR ANTALOVICHVICE PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE

LAURA LYTLESECRETARY AND TRUSTEE

LEAH PRENGAMANTRUSTEE

LORETTA DAKESPRESIDENT & TRUSTEE

ROBERT DAKESTREASURER & TRUSTEE

SEAN WILLIAMSTRUSTEE

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1990
Location: 29440 Ridge, Wickliffe, OH 44092
County: Lake
In care of: Robert Dakes
Primary officer: Robert Dakes, Treasurer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(440) 637-1473 Officer phone(440) 585-9329

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: Environment (C32Z)
IRS tax category: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes