Civic Intelligence

The Charleston Parks Conservancy

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 20-8375561

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 13, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.CHARLESTONPARKSCONSERVANCY.ORG
PO Box 31187Charleston, SC 29417

(843) 724-5003

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

12th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

16th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

41st percentile

1.0%

Higher net margin than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

45th percentile

$158,629

Higher top officer pay than 45% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.3% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

55th percentile

5.9%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

7.5%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets12th percentile

Assets

Up

$11,124,030

Up $622,245 (+5.9%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$11,046,526

Up $785,324 (+7.7%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$77,504

Down $163,079 (-68%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue16th percentileNet Margin41st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,700,676

Up $119,280 (+7.5%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,683,426

Up $172,468 (+11%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$17,250

Down $53,188 (-76%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth55th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $9,747,895Liabilities 2011: $28,157Net Assets 2011: $9,719,7382011Assets 2012: $9,765,933Liabilities 2012: $30,862Net Assets 2012: $9,735,0712012Assets 2013: $10,422,797Liabilities 2013: $57,993Net Assets 2013: $10,364,8042013Assets 2014: $10,761,528Liabilities 2014: $532,294Net Assets 2014: $10,229,2342014Assets 2015: $10,253,908Liabilities 2015: $516,433Net Assets 2015: $9,737,4752015Assets 2016: $10,501,785Liabilities 2016: $240,583Net Assets 2016: $10,261,2022016Assets 2017: $11,124,030Liabilities 2017: $77,504Net Assets 2017: $11,046,5262017Assets 2018: $9,881,648Liabilities 2018: $248,857Net Assets 2018: $9,632,7912018Assets 2019: $9,926,431Liabilities 2019: $176,811Net Assets 2019: $9,749,6202019Assets 2020: $9,805,236Liabilities 2020: $152,201Net Assets 2020: $9,653,0352020Assets 2021: $10,649,401Liabilities 2021: $65,123Net Assets 2021: $10,584,2782021Assets 2022: $8,190,391Liabilities 2022: $173,609Net Assets 2022: $8,016,7822022Assets 2023: $8,976,355Liabilities 2023: $637,817Net Assets 2023: $8,338,5382023Assets 2024: $9,181,817Liabilities 2024: $575,292Net Assets 2024: $8,606,5252024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$11,124,030
Liabilities$77,504
Net Assets$11,046,526
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth58th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $711,8372011Expenses 2012: $696,0372012Revenue 2013: $1,513,644Expenses 2013: $819,242Net Income 2013: $694,4022013Revenue 2014: $2,051,466Expenses 2014: $2,231,474Net Income 2014: -$180,0082014Revenue 2015: $945,470Expenses 2015: $1,046,159Net Income 2015: -$100,6892015Revenue 2016: $1,581,396Expenses 2016: $1,510,958Net Income 2016: $70,4382016Revenue 2017: $1,700,676Expenses 2017: $1,683,426Net Income 2017: $17,2502017Revenue 2018: $1,972,122Expenses 2018: $2,466,757Net Income 2018: -$494,6352018Revenue 2019: $1,469,125Expenses 2019: $2,140,756Net Income 2019: -$671,6312019Revenue 2020: $1,220,501Expenses 2020: $1,873,999Net Income 2020: -$653,4982020Revenue 2021: $1,642,063Expenses 2021: $1,540,616Net Income 2021: $101,4472021Revenue 2022: $1,108,798Expenses 2022: $2,184,859Net Income 2022: -$1,076,0612022Revenue 2023: $1,113,347Expenses 2023: $2,083,045Net Income 2023: -$969,6982023Revenue 2024: $3,836,946Expenses 2024: $2,268,042Net Income 2024: $1,568,9042024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,700,676
Expenses$1,683,426
Net Income$17,250
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 13, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,873,907
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To inspire the people of charleston to connect with their parks and together create stunning public spaces and a strong community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$8,315,420$8,874,000▲ $558,580
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,084,565$2,121,238▲ $36,673
Loans From Officers Directors$237,500$0▼ $237,500
Accounts Receivable$66,492$89,984▲ $23,492
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$30,594$36,817▲ $6,223
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,714$1,491▼ $3,223
Total Assets$10,501,785$11,124,030▲ $622,245
Other Assets Total$0$500▲ $500
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,083$47,685▲ $44,602
Other Liabilities$0$29,819▲ $29,819
Total Liabilities$240,583$77,504▼ $163,079
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$8,916,672$9,636,452▲ $719,780
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,344,530$1,410,074▲ $65,544
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$10,261,202$11,046,526▲ $785,324
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$10,501,785$11,124,030▲ $622,245

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$16,579$54,231$70,810
Equipment$20,238$47,721$67,959
Financial Derivatives$8,874,000--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay45th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Harry LesesneExecutive DirectorFT$158,629$158,629

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Darla MooreChair
Anthony McalisterDirector
Charles MclendonDirector
Elizabeth ManigaultDirector
Greer HostetterDirector
Jenny K MessnerDirector
Joseph P Riley JrDirector
Katharine RobinsonDirector
Thomas J Parsell JrDirector
Sandra DeeringDirector Part-year
W Scott ParkerSecretary
Jessica GibadioTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,469,343
Program Service Revenue
$11,093
Investment Income
$333,027
Other Revenue
$-112,787
All Other Contributions
$1,345,880
Change in Net Assets
$17,250

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table32$102,797Fair Market Value
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$4,750Fair Market Value
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$1,500Fair Market Value
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$500Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions35$109,547-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,611,478
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$89,198
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$943,862
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,555,340
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,700,676
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$969,964
Other Expenses$713,462
Total Fundraising Expense$301,605
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$414,192$70,373$153,141$637,706
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$103,030$17,505$38,094$158,629
Other Employee Benefits$31,709$78,522$5,304$115,535
All Other Expenses$72,474$22,337$17,754$112,565
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$89,198-$89,198
Fees for Services Management$39,970$32,719$9,961$82,650
Advertising$28,904$1,156$41,154$71,214
Occupancy$21,788$35,438$6,244$63,470
Payroll Taxes$38,090$5,826$14,178$58,094
Fees for Services Accounting$17,308$14,168$4,313$35,789
Conferences and Meetings$26,362$1,135$2,349$29,846
Other Expenses$24,811$523$5,981$25,334
Fees for Services Other$5,561$4,553$1,386$11,500
Depreciation Depletion$7,195$726$1,410$9,331
Insurance$2,711$4,029-$6,740
Fees for Services Legal$1,349$1,104$336$2,789
Total Functional Expenses$992,103$389,718$301,605$1,683,426

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,767,459
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,683,426
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,594,228
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$173,231
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$89,198
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$173,231
Fundraising Gross Income$171,106
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Party for the Parks$289,151$165,688$94,363$71,325
Total Events$289,151$165,688$184,848$-19,160
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$237,500$0▼ $237,500
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued$29,819
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the 990 is provided to all voting board members for review before filing the return with the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization requires a questionnaire to be completed each year to disclose any conflicts.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The finance committee is responsible for establishing and maintaining a competitive compensation package for the executive director of the organization. The committee meets as needed to review and evaluate the compensation package against competitive markets. Comparable data is collected from not only the surrounding nonprofit sector but also outside markets. Compensation surveys for both nonprofit and for-profit organizations are used as supplements.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents are available upon request at the office of the organization, on the organization's website and on the website www.guidestar.org.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Charleston Parks Conservancy
EIN
20-8375561
Phone
8437245003
Address
PO BOX 31187, CHARLESTON, SC 29417

Signing Officer

Name
Harry Lesesne
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8437245003
Signed
2018-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Harry Lesesne
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
17
Volunteers
319

Preparer

Firm
Websterrogers Llp
Address
1411 SECOND LOOP ROAD, FLORENCE, SC 29505
Preparer
Sharon C Norris CPA
Phone
8436655900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Prior period adjustment -2,557.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The organization has not changed its oversight process during the tax year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The conservancy is a nonprofit corporation status as described under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and is exempt from federal income taxes on related income pursuant to section 501(a) of the code. The conservancy may be subject to income taxes that are classified as unrelated business income. Management has evaluated the tax positions of the conservancy and does not believe that any uncertain tax positions or unrecognized tax benefits exist for the year ended december 31, 2017. The conservancy's policy is to report accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits, when applicable as interest expense and to report penalties as other expense. The conservancy is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expenses - netted 173,231.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expenses - netted 173,231.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$11,124,030
Liabilities
$77,504
Net assets
$11,046,526
Revenue
$1,700,676
Expenses
$1,683,426
Net income
$17,250
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.18$0.58$8.61$3.84$2.27$1.57
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$8.98$0.64$8.34$1.11$2.08$0.97
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.19$0.17$8.02$1.11$2.18$1.08
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$10.6$0.07$10.6$1.64$1.54$0.10
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.81$0.15$9.65$1.22$1.87$0.65
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.93$0.18$9.75$1.47$2.14$0.67
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.88$0.25$9.63$1.97$2.47$0.49
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.1$0.08$11.0$1.70$1.68$0.02
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$10.5$0.24$10.3$1.58$1.51$0.07
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$10.3$0.52$9.74$0.95$1.05$0.10
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$10.8$0.53$10.2$2.05$2.23$0.18
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$10.4$0.06$10.4$1.51$0.82$0.69
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.77$0.03$9.74$0.70
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.75$0.03$9.72$0.71