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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7271075

KANSAS RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · LAWRENCE, KS 66044

Financials

$680K$664K2022$550K$615K2023$648K$595K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KANSAS RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$648,307$595,147$53,160$603,957$0$603,957
August 31, 2024990$549,611$615,198-$65,587$539,707$0$539,707
August 31, 2023990$679,863$663,723$16,140$605,294$0$605,294
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,872
Program service revenue
$606,399
Investment income
$22,610
Net income from fundraising events
$10,426
Other revenue
$10,426

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$6,458
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$110,486
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$261,353
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,852
Occupancy
$23,724
Travel
$10,448

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$539,707
Total assets, end of year
$603,957
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$603,957
Publicly traded securities
$393,582
Gross receipts
$648,307
Employees
3
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1948
State of legal domicile
KS

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIKA DEVOREEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$107,110
JANICE JEWETTPRESEIDENT-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
NICK LEONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CANDI FOXPRESEIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
SHANE DEWALDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JASON STEADMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MATT MCCLUREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TICIA HERDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CHERIE RIFFEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JEFF STEWARTPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ERIKA DEVOREEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$103,150$4,631
JANICE JEWETTPRESIDENT-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
NICK LEONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CANDI FOXPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
SHANE DEWALDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JASON STEADMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MATT MCCLUREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TICIA HERDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CHERIE RIFFEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JEFF STEWARTPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ERIKA DEVOREEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$100,446$1,930
JEFF STEWARTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
EDEKA HAUSERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
CANDI FOXPRESIDENT-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
SHANE DEWALDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
JASON STEADMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
MATT MCCLUREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TICIA HERDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
LOGAN WAGLERPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
CHERIE RIFFEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1283, LAWRENCE, KS 66044-8283
In care of
% DOUG VANCE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ERIKA DEVORE, PO BOX 1283, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
Signed the 990
ERIKA DEVORE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(785) 235-6533
Return prepared by
CREATIVE PLANNING TAX LLC

Mission

TO ADVANCE PARK AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION, NETWORKING, LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO PARKS AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS, KRPA HELPS ITS MEMBERS GROW IN THE PROFESSION AND OFFER BETTER SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7271075
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1973
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$603,957
Income (IRS master file)
$648,307

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$648,307$595,147$603,957XML
990August 2024$549,611$615,198$539,707XML
990August 2023$679,863$663,723$605,294XML
990August 2022$564,075$443,400$589,154IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7271075).

Questions about KANSAS RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of KANSAS RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KANSAS RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION is 23-7271075.
Is KANSAS RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1973.
Are donations to KANSAS RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does KANSAS RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of KANSAS RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KANSAS RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KANSAS RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names ERIKA DEVORE.
Who are the officers and directors of KANSAS RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,110 (ERIKA DEVORE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does KANSAS RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $648,307, expenses of $595,147 and total assets of $603,957 at year end.

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