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Partners for Parks Inc

EIN 56-2004107 · Charlotte, NC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Partners for Parks promotes Parks, Greenways, Recreation Centers, Nature Centers, Open Spaces and recreation in neighborhoods throughout Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the surrounding Region.

Income
$192,598
Spending
$121,146
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
97.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 97.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 80% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $57,226 spent. During 2024, Partners for Parks partnered with MCP&R and the City of Charlotte on multiple projects to enhance Parks and Recreation in Mecklenburg County. For many years we have supported the Annual MCP&R Senior Games held each Spring at various Park and Rec Facilities. Our support for the Senior Games in 2024 was $8,353 (income of $5,244). Also, during 2024, we worked with the City of Charlotte to establish a management organization to continue the enrichment of the Five Points Neighborhood and the Annual Five Points 5K Race in the underserved westside. We made a donation of $48,873 (the net proceeds that we had collected over the years) to establish this Neighborhood Management Non-Profit group.
  2. $21,273 spent. During 2024, JARVI Scholarships awarded scholarships to Park & Rec Professionals to attend Continuing Education Programs ($16,091). We also made a donation to NCRPA Scholarships for children and youth to attend summer camps. This Scholarship Donation is a result of the Cabarrus ALP Annual Moonshine Golf Tournament held at Monroe Golf Club - 90% of Net Proceeds goes to the NCRPA Scholarship Fund (Income of $5,419 - Expenses of $3,047 = $2,372Net, 90% = $2,135 Donation to NCRPA Scholarship Fund).
  3. $10,966 spent. During 2024, Partners for Parks held our Annual Celebration where we recognized our Partner Sponsors and Friends. This Celebration was held at the recently renovated Pearl Street Park in the Brooklyn Neighborhood near uptown Charlotte. City and County dignitaries joined our Board Members and MCP&R Leaders to Celebrate with our Annual Partner Sponsors and Friends in an evening of festivities, music and food/beverages to say, "Thank You".
  4. $5,785 spent. We received a Donation for Pearl Street Park of $50,000. Cabarrus ALP Seniors expenses were $2,895 (revenue of $3,687) and Cabarrus Parks donations of $2,077. Trail of History Greenway Signage Project $1,890, NC Year of the Trail support $1,000. Donation/Revenue to other Projects totaled $1,218.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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 October 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Partners for Home Inc (Atlanta, GA), EIN 47-3476724. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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