Better Business Bureau Report for
Hamilton County Parks Foundation

Better Business Bureau Report issued November 2011
Better Business Bureau Report expires November 2013


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Hamilton County Parks Foundation
Address: 10245 Winton Road
  Cincinnati, OH 45231
Phone: 513-521-7275
Web Address: www.greatparks.org/foundation
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 2007, Ohio
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The Hamilton County Parks Foundation is a charitable organization with the sole purpose of assisting the Hamilton County Park District in acquiring, protecting, and enhancing regional parkland and providing outstanding outdoor recreation and nature education services.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Hamilton County Parks Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

According to the charity, in 2010, the Foundation dedicated its efforts towards fundraising for the David Rogers’ Big Bugs sculpture exhibit. The outdoor exhibit featured 13 gigantic anatomically insects constructed of wood and other natural materials. The exhibit will be on display at Glenwood Gardens April 30 through August 21, 2011.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, Hamilton County Parks Foundation's program expenses were:

  
Big Bugs 27,500
Total Program Expenses: $27,500
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Governance

               

Chief Executive :
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Mr. Jon Hoffheimer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Attorney

Board Size: 5

Paid Staff Size: 0

*According to the charity, it does have any paid staff members.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

grant proposals, Internet, membership appeals
The charity incurred no fundraising expenses for the year ended December 31, 2010. Fundraising support for the Hamilton County Parks Foundation was provided by Hamilton County Park District. (Related contributions, which totaled $28,738, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This charity is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Hamilton County Parks Foundation's IRS Form 990-EZ for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants 28,738
Investment Income 46
Total Income $28,784


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 99%    Administrative: 1% 

Total income   $28,784
  Program expenses $27,500
  Fund raising expenses
  Administrative expenses 150
 
Total expenses   $27,650
Income in Excess of Expenses   1,134
Beginning net assets   19,466
Ending net assets   20,600
Total liabilities  
Total assets   $20,600


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According to the charity, administrative and fundraising support was provided by the Hamilton County Park District.

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