Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation
To support, foster, and aid the services,facilities,and programs of the City of Columbus, Ohios city recreation centers.
Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation at a glance
In short: Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation gave $541K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $270K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $540,905
- +46.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $270,453
- -26.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $270,453
- Total assets
- $948,701
- -28.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation
Who Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Columbus ($515K). Together the top 2 received $541K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $368K (2023) to $541K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $541K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Columbus Columbus, OH | — | $514,780 |
| Comunnity for New Direction Columbus, OH | — | $26,125 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $948,701 | $431,385 | $838,213 | $540,905 | 2 | $27,826 |
| 2023 | $1,324,888 | $828,601 | $664,942 | $368,189 | 1 | $8,915 |
| 2022 | $1,161,230 | $520,471 | $490,618 | — | — | $-6,807 |
| 2021 | $1,131,377 | $798,091 | $637,857 | — | — | $7,434 |
| 2020 | $942,733 | $552,433 | $149,211 | — | — | $1,840 |
About Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $949K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $541K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation is led by Daniel Cannon, Board Chairperson since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Cannon
Board Chairperson
Director → Board Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernita Reese
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacquwline Bryant
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Bender
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Hawkins
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natasha Booker
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Shingala
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oyauma Garrison
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Ball
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Ryan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Pauquette
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Nicholas Jones (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Randy Ware (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jeffrey Kasler (2023) — Director
- Former: Karla Rothan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Merritt (2021–2022) — Board Chairperson
- Former: Paul Rakosky (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cory J Schmidt (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Boomer Schmidt (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Kimber Perfect (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Merritt (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation
How much does Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation give each year?
Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation gave $541K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $368K across 1 grant.
How large is Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation?
Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation reported $949K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $431K.
What is Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation?
Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $949K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation operate?
Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation's EIN?
Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1310416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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