Anchorage Park Foundation

“The executive director, accounting/program assistant, accountant, and board chair reviewed the complete form 990 before it is filed, and a copy has been provided to the governing body.”

“Directors and key employees are required to disclose annually any conflicts of interest.”

“The executive director compensation is determined by the board based on salary study for the market and annual reviews.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public by request.”

“Neighborhood parks: anchorage park foundation partners with the parks and recreation department and community members for park fix its in neighborhood parks. Parks are selected from improvements based on information collected through park report cards filed out by community volunteers. Each summer several parks are identified for neighborhood fix its, saturday mornings that neighbors, community volunteers, staff and local contractors work together to revitalize parks. From replacing trash cans and play equipment to restoring landscaping and removing graffiti, anchorage park foundation gives parks a lasting new life. Schools on trails: this program is designed to get students outside by empowering anchorage teachers with tools and training to enhance education through outdoor experiences. Connection to nearby parks, trails, and green spaces ignite an adventurous spirit and encourage a love of learning and introduce students to their closest environment. Youth employment in parks (yep)- yep is a 10-week summer program that hires anchorage teens to complete park improvement projects. Teens learn natural resource management job skills by building trails and restoring stream banks while increasing civic engagement, environmental awareness, and leadership skills. Yep is designed to positively engage a new generation of diverse young leaders as conservation stewards of public lands through meaningful job training, employment and education. Health on trails: anchorage park foundation organizes community groups and lead local initiatives and programming for public are the community lead for anchorage's live.work.play community improvement efforts toward trails, implementing connections, facilities, safety and wayfinding improvements to anchorage's 250+ miles of maintained municipal trails. Inclusive play: anchorage park foundation believes that no child should have to sit on the sidelines and watch their peers play. Leveraging the public-private partnership through inclusive play, this program creates outdoor spaces where children and adults of all abilities can play together. Anchorage park foundation works with the community to plan and develop even more inclusive playgrounds in anchorage.”

“Prior year audit completed after submission of 990; adjustment of 50,067 to align 990 return balances with prior period audit adjustments.”

“Change is value of funds held at acf -43,158 trails challenge 10,769 trails challenge -10,769 total -43,158”