Nonprofit · EIN 36-3083192
ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ROCKFORD, IL 61101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,409,135 | $4,959,816 | -$1,550,681 | $12,678,328 | $396,348 | $12,281,980 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,222,323 | $3,129,868 | $1,092,455 | $14,671,990 | $298,434 | $14,373,556 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,679,594 | $3,618,541 | $1,061,053 | $15,311,321 | $2,417,913 | $12,893,408 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,849,386
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,530,678
- Net rental income
- $23,252
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,141,732
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,819
- Other revenue
- $29,071
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,724,518
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $33,635
- Travel
- $405
- Depreciation
- $10,679
- Program services (functional)
- $4,848,495
- Management and general (functional)
- $102,899
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,422
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,671,990
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,678,328
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $396,348
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,281,980
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $318,365
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,973,512
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,117,241
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,164,739
- Gross receipts
- $14,783,279
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 70
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINDY LUCCHESI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAULETTE GILBERT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIK ANDERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RUSS JOHANSSON | BOARD MEMBER (END 10/01/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MONICA GLENNY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE BROSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| OWEN CARTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GINO GALLUZZO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELDRIDGE SKIP GILBERT JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| YASHEKIA GOLDSMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM GREEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE HAMILTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DODY HOLLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ZINA HORTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLI BERNARDI INSKO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENT KOHLBACHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN LANGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIGUEL PASCUAL | BOARD MEMBER (END 10/01/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRENT SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAULINA SIHAKOM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TYLER SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN TORRENCE | BOARD MEMBER (END 10/01/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARLA TOWNS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JULIA ZIMMERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DWAYNE COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LORI BERKES-NELSON | RPDF DIRECTOR Officer | 40.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MONICA GLENNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENT KOHLBACHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RUSS JOHANSSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MINDY LUCCHESI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GINO GALLUZZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ZINA HORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| YASHEKIA GOLDSMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN TORRENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JULIA ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARLA TOWNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE BROSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELDRIDGE SKIP GILBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAULETTE GILBERT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIK ANDERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIGUEL PASCUAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRENT SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALLISON BERNARDI INSKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAULINA SIHAKOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN LANGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DODY HOLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| OWEN CARTER | BOARD LIASION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TYLER SMITH | BOARD LIASION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE HAMILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID ALLEN | DIRECTOR (END 05/01/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GWYN GULLEY | DIRECTOR (END 10/01/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARTESHA BROWN | BOARD LIASION (END 10/01/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER TABB | DIRECTOR (END 10/01/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LORI BERKES-NELSON | RPDF DIRECTOR Officer | 40.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE ROBINSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MONICA GLENNY | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENT KOHLBACHER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RUSS JOHANSSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MINDY LUCCHESI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRENT BERNARDI | DIRECTOR (END 09/30/2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GINO GALLUZZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GWYN GULLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ZINA HORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| YASHEKIA GOLDSMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN TORRENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JULIA ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BONNER | DIRECTOR (END 09/30/2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARLA TOWNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARTESHA BROWN | BOARD LIAISON (END 9/30/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE BROSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELDRIDGE SKIP GILBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAULETTE GILBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIK ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER TABB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIGUEL PASCUAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALLISON BERNARDI INSKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAULINA SIHAKOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE HAMILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TYLER SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| OWEN CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LORI BERKES-NELSON | RPDF DIRECTOR Officer | 40.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 401 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-1319
- In care of
- % ELAINE HARRINGTON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LORI BERKES-NELSON, 401 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL 61101
- Signed the 990
- MINDY LUCCHESI, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (815) 987-1695
- Return prepared by
- SIKICH LLC
Mission
TO ASSIST THE ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT BY SECURING PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT ON ITS BEHALF AND ENHANCING AWARENESS OF THE DISTRICT'S BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY IN 2025, THE ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION SUPPORTED A BROAD RANGE OF COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCED RECREATION, ACCESSIBILITY, BEAUTIFICATION, AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGHOUT THE ROCKFORD REGION. MAJOR INVESTMENTS INCLUDED SUPPORT FOR THE PERKS FAMILY EQUINE CENTER AND RELATED PROGRAMMING; NICHOLAS CONSERVATORY & GARDENS INITIATIVES; RIVERVIEW ICE SUPPORT; PERRYVILLE PATH; MUSIC IN THE PARK; THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAMS; AND OTHER PARK, TRAIL, AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR INCLUSIVE AND OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS BUDDY SPORTS, CANINE CORNERS, WASHINGTON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMMING, AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED EFFORTS. NOTABLY, THE ALDEEN GOLF COURSE BUNKER RENOVATION AND PROJECT HOME BASE REPRESENTED THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PROJECT EXPENSES IN 2025, REFLECTING THE FOUNDATION'S COMMITMENT TO INVESTING IN BOTH RECREATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND INCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING THAT SERVES INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES. PROJECT HOME BASE IS A CAPITAL INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP A FULLY ACCESSIBLE RECREATIONAL FACILITY AT DARRYL F. LINDBERG PARK, SERVING AS THE PERMANENT HOME FOR THE ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT'S BUDDY SPORTS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BUDDY BASEBALL AND ALL STARS, FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.THESE EXPENDITURES REFLECT THE FOUNDATION'S COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SPACES AND EXPERIENCES WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN GATHER, HEAL, RECREATE, AND CONNECT. THROUGH CAPITAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM FUNDING, AND TARGETED DONOR INVESTMENT, THE FOUNDATION HELPS EXPAND ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.Expenses $4,169,590 · grants $4,139,494
- YOUTH IN 2025, THE ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION CONTINUED ITS COMMITMENT TO HELPING CHILDREN AND TEENS PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL BARRIERS. FOUNDATION SUPPORT BENEFITED YOUTH-FOCUSED PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, INCLUDING HELP ME PLAY, PLAYGROUNDS, YOUTH GOLF, NFL FLAG FOOTBALL, JUNIOR STREET HOGS, YOUTH BASKETBALL, ICE SKATING AND HOCKEY SCHOLARSHIPS, OUTDOOR EDUCATION, SUMMER CAMP SUPPORT, AND OTHER YOUTH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.THESE PROGRAMS HELP YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD CONFIDENCE, DEVELOP SKILLS, STAY ACTIVE, AND EXPERIENCE A SENSE OF BELONGING. BY SUPPORTING BOTH DIRECT PARTICIPATION ASSISTANCE AND BROADER YOUTH PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES, THE FOUNDATION INVESTS IN HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND ENSURES MORE CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO POSITIVE, LIFE-ENRICHING EXPERIENCES.Expenses $484,589 · grants $468,148
- MEMORIALSIN 2025, THE ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE OPPORTUNITIES THAT HONOR LOVED ONES WHILE ENHANCING PARK SPACES FOR THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THROUGH THE CELEBRATE LIFE PROGRAM AND RELATED MEMORIAL FUNDS, DONORS SUPPORTED COMMEMORATIVE INITIATIVES SUCH AS MEMORIAL BENCHES, TREES, SWINGS, BRICKS, AND OTHER TRIBUTE OPPORTUNITIES THAT CREATE LASTING PLACES OF REMEMBRANCE AND REFLECTION.THESE MEMORIAL GIFTS SERVE A DUAL PURPOSE: THEY PROVIDE COMFORT AND RECOGNITION FOR FAMILIES WHILE ALSO CONTRIBUTING TO THE BEAUTY, FUNCTIONALITY, AND ENJOYMENT OF PUBLIC SPACES THROUGHOUT THE PARK DISTRICT. THE PROGRAM REMAINS AN IMPORTANT WAY FOR DONORS TO CELEBRATE LIVES AND CREATE ENDURING COMMUNITY IMPACT.Expenses $7,926 · grants $3,026
- THE MAJORITY OF OTHER EXPENSES INCLUDED SUPPORT PROVIDED TO THE PERKS FAMILY EQUINE CENTER TO COMPLETE THE CAPITAL PROJECT.Expenses $186,390 · grants $113,850
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3083192
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,678,328
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,783,279
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,409,135 | $4,959,816 | $12,678,328 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,222,323 | $3,129,868 | $14,671,990 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,679,594 | $3,618,541 | $15,311,321 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,399,217 | $1,668,947 | $11,910,600 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 36-3083192).
Questions about ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION is 36-3083192.
- Is ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION 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 ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LORI BERKES-NELSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 28 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,409,135, expenses of $4,959,816 and total assets of $12,678,328 at year end.
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