Ocean Shores Park Foundation
Ocean Shores Park Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Ocean Shores, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it made $769 in qualifying distributions.
Ocean Shores Park Foundation at a glance
- Qualifying distributions (2021)
- $769
- Expenses (2021)
- $1,409
- -16.9% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Ocean Shores Park Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Ocean Shores Park Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 520% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $280.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Ocean Shores Ocean Shores, WA | Maintenance, Improvements, and Signs for City Parks | $280 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $1,409 | — | — | $769 | $148 |
| 2020 | $3,727 | $405 | $1,695 | $280 | 1 | — | $206 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ocean Shores Park Foundation reported a distributable amount of $148 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ocean Shores Park Foundation is led by Michael Darling, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Michael Darling
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathey Peterson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Walker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Ocean Shores Park Foundation
What is Ocean Shores Park Foundation?
Ocean Shores Park Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Ocean Shores, WA.
Where does Ocean Shores Park Foundation operate?
Ocean Shores Park Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
How much is Ocean Shores Park Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Ocean Shores Park Foundation reported a distributable amount of $148 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ocean Shores Park Foundation's EIN?
Ocean Shores Park Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5667509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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