Greater Metro Parks Foundation
Greater Metro Parks Foundation's mission is to cultivate a community invested in providing parks and recreation access to all.Its vision is plentiful, equitable access to nature, play, and …
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Greater Metro Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in TACOMA, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 911482669.
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Greater Metro Parks Foundation's mission is to cultivate a community invested in providing parks and recreation access to all.Its vision is plentiful, equitable access to nature, play, and recreation in Tacoma.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGreater Metro Parks Foundation is a registered international nonprofit based in Tacoma, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 911482669. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Greater Metro Parks Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.
Greater Metro Parks Foundation is located in Tacoma, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.
Based on official tax filings, Greater Metro Parks Foundation has $4M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Greater Metro Parks Foundation is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Greater Metro Parks Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Greater Metro Parks Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Greater Metro Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in TACOMA, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 911482669. Greater Metro Parks Foundation is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.
Among international charities registered in United States: Greater Metro Parks Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Greater Metro Parks Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Greater Metro Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911482669, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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GREATER METRO PARKS FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Greater Metro Parks Foundation
- What is Greater Metro Parks Foundation?
- Greater Metro Parks Foundation is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tacoma, United States. Greater Metro Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in TACOMA, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 911482669.
- When was Greater Metro Parks Foundation founded?
- Greater Metro Parks Foundation was founded in 1990.
- Who leads Greater Metro Parks Foundation?
- Jessica Knickerbocker serves as President.
- Where is Greater Metro Parks Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Tacoma, United States.
- What is Greater Metro Parks Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Greater Metro Parks Foundation trustworthy?
- Greater Metro Parks Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Greater Metro Parks Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911482669.
- What is Greater Metro Parks Foundation's website?
- http://www.tacomaparksfoundation.org