Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation
Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Rocky River, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $190K in total assets.
Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $190,330
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $69,380
- -31.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $99,758
- -32.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Parks and Recreation Department Rocky River, OH | Support City of Rocky River | $285,179 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $190,330 | $69,380 | $99,758 | — | — |
| 2024 | $220,708 | $101,024 | $148,586 | — | — |
| 2023 | $268,270 | $334,659 | $287,013 | $285,179 | 1 |
| 2022 | $220,624 | $159,826 | $59,237 | — | — |
| 2021 | $120,035 | $119,944 | $62,602 | — | — |
| 2020 | $62,693 | $38,803 | $128,048 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation is led by Christopher J. Klym, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher J. Klym
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Kysela
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Carte
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Villwock
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Bacon
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harlan Radford
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittanie Glock Shakkour
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Spooner
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Schumacker
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Stratton
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mehul Gala
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Brenda Peterson (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Polly (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Ashley Herther (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jacqueline York (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Joyce Lampp (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mark E. Bacon (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Ann Butler (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Teresa Kowalski (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation
How large is Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation?
Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation reported $190K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $69K.
What is Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation?
Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Rocky River, OH. It holds $190K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation operate?
Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation's EIN?
Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1957339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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