Nonprofit · EIN 91-1482669
GREATER METRO PARKS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · TACOMA, WA 98405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,423,635 | $4,480,469 | -$56,834 | $10,280,037 | $680,506 | $9,599,531 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,212,621 | $4,264,406 | -$51,785 | $10,304,447 | $1,753,642 | $8,550,805 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,509,030 | $5,170,164 | $338,866 | $8,217,220 | $173,921 | $8,043,299 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,185,329
- of which government grants
- $2,411,822
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $238,306
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,600,227
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $456,225
- Other salaries and wages
- $157,608
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $670,128
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,600
- Travel
- $9,431
- Program services (functional)
- $3,602,109
- Management and general (functional)
- $346,321
- Fundraising (functional)
- $532,039
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,304,447
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,280,037
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $680,506
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,599,531
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,592,801
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $439,515
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,160,016
- Gross receipts
- $4,423,635
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1990
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Boggs | Executive Direc Officer | 40 | $173,270 | $29,583 |
| Keysha-Rae Cooper | Deputy Director Officer | 40 | $131,254 | $16,305 |
| Quinn Bartholomew | Director of Communication & operati | 40 | $102,731 | $3,082 |
| Jessica Knickerbocker | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelsey Horne | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Lennick | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Koutnour | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christian Isaac | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Trish Hudson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alicia Lawver | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vincent Barron | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Abby Sloan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sionna Stallings-Ala'ilima | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Boggs | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $145,946 | $22,454 |
| Hannah Fields | Interim ED Officer | 40 | $116,763 | $20,598 |
| Alicia Lawver | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Knickerbocker | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Lennick | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Day | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Kotnour | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelsey Horne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Fields | Interim ED Officer | 40 | $109,820 | $20,436 |
| Teri Moore | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $93,257 | $2,552 |
| Morris Aldridge | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Jones | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Knickerbocker | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Day | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alecia Cunningham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Primm | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alicia Lawver | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Martin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Teri Moore | Executive Director | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4702 S 19TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98405-1175
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jessica Knickerbocker, 4702 S 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 984051175
- Signed the 990
- Jessica Knickerbocker, President
- Phone
- (253) 305-1066
- Return prepared by
- Arleen T Ibay CPA
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- Program Support- The Foundation works in partnership with the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma (MPT) to support mission-priority programs. These include the arts, youth sports and development, fitness and wellness, specialized recreation, heritage and special events. Donations help fill the gap and sustain these programs. For example our community arts programs provide free access to arts in low income communities for health, learning and community, providing access to underserved children and families with opportunities to access league sports play, arts programming, environmental education and exploration, and more.The Foundation also raises and invests endowment funds for sustainable programming.Expenses $3,423,340 · grants $3,421,458
- Park Maintenance - The Foundation supports parks and parks projects throughout the district. Individual parks have special significance their surrounding communities and the foundation offers a way for neighbors to give to their parks. Donors can give to the Chip-In! Program which engages thousands of volunteer park stewards every year who remove invasive species, replace natural areas, clean up garbage, and patrol to maintain safety. The Foundation also manages capital campaigns and leverages district funds to enhance communities and park facilities.Expenses $176,307 · grants $176,307
- Financial aid, known as the Active Kids Fund, removes barriers by reducing MetroParks program registration fees by 50-75% for hundreds of qualifying families.Through the Active Kids Fund, Children can enjoy activities such as swimming classes,nature education, sports leagues and performing arts lessons. The fund helps youth who otherwise would not have the financial means to get active, build skills, make healthy choices, expand personal expression and experience scientific discovery.Verification of income and proof of residency are required. Every year requests increase and Metro Parks and the Foundation work together to meet the need.Expenses $2,462 · grants $2,462
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
- 91-1482669
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,280,037
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,423,635
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,423,635 | $4,480,469 | $10,280,037 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,212,621 | $4,264,406 | $10,304,447 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,509,030 | $5,170,164 | $8,217,220 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,804,547 | $2,177,509 | $7,301,712 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 91-1482669).
Questions about GREATER METRO PARKS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of GREATER METRO PARKS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER METRO PARKS FOUNDATION is 91-1482669.
- Is GREATER METRO PARKS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to GREATER METRO PARKS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREATER METRO 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 GREATER METRO PARKS 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 GREATER METRO PARKS 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 GREATER METRO PARKS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jessica Knickerbocker.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREATER METRO PARKS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $173,270 (Beth Boggs, Executive Direc).
- How much revenue does GREATER METRO PARKS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,423,635, expenses of $4,480,469 and total assets of $10,280,037 at year end.
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