Nonprofit · EIN 73-1386151
RIVER PARKS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · TULSA, OK 74114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,713,723 | $4,008,731 | -$2,295,008 | $4,718,348 | $0 | $4,718,348 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,855,556 | $2,397,809 | $2,457,747 | $6,893,931 | $0 | $6,893,931 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,264,538 | $2,957,287 | -$692,749 | $4,271,106 | $0 | $4,271,106 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,693,051
- of which government grants
- $793,135
- Membership dues
- $143,408
- Program service revenue
- $36,240
- Investment income
- $83,585
- Net rental income
- $21,600
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$120,753
- Other revenue
- -$99,153
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $385,011
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,238
- Accounting fees
- $28,377
- Travel
- $11,032
- Program services (functional)
- $450,166
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,558,565
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,893,931
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,718,348
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,718,348
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,856,971
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $861,377
- Gross receipts
- $1,834,476
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 1,000
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- OK
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF EDWARDS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 | $149,094 | $7,447 |
| DARTON J ZINK | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBYN EWING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| T LANE WILSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC NICHOLAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| W JAMES MCCARTHY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF EDWARDS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 | $131,399 |
| DARTON J ZINK | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBYN EWING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| T LANE WILSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC NICHOLAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| W JAMES MCCARTHY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATT MEYER | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 | $165,136 | $4,169 |
| JEFF EDWARDS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 | $19,346 | $0 |
| DARTON J ZINK | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBYN EWING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| T LANE WILSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC NICHOLAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| W JAMES MCCARTHY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2121 S COLUMBIA AVE STE 205, TULSA, OK 74114-3507
- In care of
- % MATT MEYER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- 717 South Houston Ave, Ste 510, Tulsa OK 74127
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JEFF EDWARDS, 2121 S COLUMBIA AVE 205, TULSA, OK 74114
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Matt Meyer, 717 South Houston Ave, Ste 510, Tulsa OK 74127
- Signed the 990
- JEFF EDWARDS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (918) 596-2001
- Website
- RIVERPARKS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRI ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN TULSA THROUGH ITS RIVER PARKS SYSTEM BY SUPPORTING THE MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS OF THE RIVER PARKS AUTHORITY
Program accomplishments
- FACILITATED PRIVATE DONATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF TULSA'S RIVER PARKS PARK SYSTEM. PROVIDED PARK IMPROVEMENTS, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION.Expenses $450,166 · grants $385,011 · revenue $36,240
- FACILITATED PRIVATE DONATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF TULSAS RIVER PARKS PARKSYSTEM.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 73-1386151
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,718,348
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,834,476
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,713,723 | $4,008,731 | $4,718,348 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,855,556 | $2,397,809 | $6,893,931 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,264,538 | $2,957,287 | $4,271,106 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,876,890 | $1,547,752 | $4,855,459 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Matt Meyer | December 31, 2009 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 73-1386151).
Questions about RIVER PARKS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of RIVER PARKS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIVER PARKS FOUNDATION is 73-1386151.
- Is RIVER PARKS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to RIVER PARKS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RIVER PARKS 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 RIVER PARKS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RIVER PARKS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RIVER PARKS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JEFF EDWARDS.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIVER PARKS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does RIVER PARKS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,713,723, expenses of $4,008,731 and total assets of $4,718,348 at year end.
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