Great Parks Forever
THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH THE GREAT PARKS OF HAMILTON COUNTY IN ACQUIRING, PROTECTING, OPERATING AND ENHANCING REGIONAL PARKLAND AND PROVIDING OUTSTANDING OUTDOOR RECREATION AND NATURE EDUCATION SERVICES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.5M
+31.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$655K
-5.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$655K
-5.8% YoY
About Great Parks Forever
Based on IRS filings
Great Parks Forever is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CINCINNATI, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $655K. Net investment income was $408K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,515,310 | $18,696,248 | $11,418,739 |
| Revenue | $5,338,208 | $3,117,547 | $1,342,212 |
| Expenses | $953,980 | $960,327 | $599,629 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $407,526 | $152,472 | $235,404 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Great Parks - Hamilton County ($654,825).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GREAT PARKS - HAMILTON COUNTY CINCINNATI, OH | OPERATE AND ENHANCE THE PARKS | $654,825 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM CARLETON | Executive Dir. | 30 | — |
| ERIC MUELLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TONY KECKEIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TJ NORRIS | BOARD MEMEBER | 1 | — |
| JIM WILZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KAY BORNEMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANN FREDERICK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERICA O'BRIEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BOBBY SLATTERY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SCOTT KELLER | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| ANDREW CHAMBERLAIN | Secretary | 1 | — |
| JEFF YUND | President | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Parks Forever?
Great Parks Forever is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CINCINNATI, OH. It holds $24.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Great Parks Forever?
As of 2024, Great Parks Forever holds $24.5M in total assets with $5.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $655K in 2024.
Where does Great Parks Forever operate?
Great Parks Forever has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Great Parks Forever award?
In 2024, Great Parks Forever awarded 1 grants totaling $655K — an average of about $655K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Great Parks Forever's EIN?
Great Parks Forever's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1559254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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