Parks Foundation of Broward County Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organizations primary exempt purpose is to serve as the fundraising and charitable support arm of the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division by funding park improvements, community programs, and public events that encourage use of and engagement with Broward County parks.
- Income
- $18,133
- Spending
- $19,467
- Reserves
- 66.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 86%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $15,728 spent. ParksFest Plantation. ParksFest events are free, family-friendly community festivals held in Broward County parks to promote public use, enjoyment, and awareness of local park facilities. Each ParksFest event features live music performances, cultural programming, food vendors, and recreational activities designed to attract residents to their neighborhood parks and encourage ongoing engagement with Broward County Parks and Recreation amenities. The events are open to the general public and serve residents of all ages, fostering community connection, cultural enrichment, and appreciation of public green spaces. Attendance at this event was 1000-1500 people.
- $1,000 spent. ParksFest Coconut Creek. ParksFest events are free, family-friendly community festivals held in Broward County parks to promote public use, enjoyment, and awareness of local park facilities. Each ParksFest event features live music performances, cultural programming, food vendors, and recreational activities designed to attract residents to their neighborhood parks and encourage ongoing engagement with Broward County Parks and Recreation amenities. The events are open to the general public and serve residents of all ages, fostering community connection, cultural enrichment, and appreciation of public green spaces. Attendance at this event was 800-1000 people. The expense is only a partial for the event since only one of the event related expenses fell within this accounting period.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Community Foundation of Broward Inc (Fort Lauderdale, FL), EIN 59-2477112. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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