Friends of Riverside Park Inc
To support all of the city of la crosse, wi park land. The organization identifies needs and raises funds to enhance city parks for current and future citizens and visitors to enjoy for recreation, music activities, social gatherings and relaxation.
Friends of Riverside Park Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of Riverside Park Inc gave $97K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $97K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $97,490
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $97,490
- Median grant
- $97,490
- Total assets
- $104,335
- -41.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Friends of Riverside Park Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was City of La Crosse Parks Department ($97K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of La Crosse Parks Department La Crosse, WI | Parks Fund | $97,490 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $104,335 | $52,475 | $125,354 | $97,490 | 1 |
| 2025 | $177,214 | $386,191 | $1,046,454 | — | — |
| 2024 | $1,003,072 | $1,039,200 | $220,157 | — | — |
| 2023 | $146,589 | $195,970 | $270,000 | — | — |
| 2022 | $220,619 | $221,920 | $56,773 | — | — |
About Friends of Riverside Park Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Riverside Park Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in La Crosse, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $104K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $97K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Riverside Park Inc is led by David Clements, President since 2026 (on filings since 2023); none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David Clements
President
Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → President, 2026
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Abbie Leithold
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Barb Frahmm
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brian Jackson
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kate Kroll
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Matt Mahlum
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Terry Bauer
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Bill La Rue
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Patrick Stephens (2023–2025) — President
- Former: Bill Larue (2022) — Director
- Former: Dave Clements (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Pat Stephens (2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Friends of Riverside Park Inc
How much does Friends of Riverside Park Inc give each year?
Friends of Riverside Park Inc gave $97K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of Riverside Park Inc?
Friends of Riverside Park Inc reported $104K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $52K.
What is Friends of Riverside Park Inc?
Friends of Riverside Park Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in La Crosse, WI. It holds $104K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Friends of Riverside Park Inc operate?
Friends of Riverside Park Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Friends of Riverside Park Inc's EIN?
Friends of Riverside Park Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2501840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
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