Friends of State Parks Inc

“An officer of the organization's board reviews the 990 and provides a copy to the board upon filing.”

“The organization annually requires board members to read the conflict of interest policy and update the conflict of interest disclosure form.”

“The executive director's compensation is based on comparable amounts paid for services provided at similar organizations and is approved in advance by the board of directors.”

“The organization makes copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and 1023 application available to the public upon request. The organization's 990s and audited financial statements are also available on their website.”

“Friends of state parks is a citizen's group dedicated to the understanding, enjoyment and protection of north carolina's state parks. Friends of state parks supports the mission of the nc parks and recreation division: to protect and manage the unique biological, geological, archaeological, recreational and scenic resources of the state. Friends of state parks promotes public awareness of the immense contributions of these natural areas to the quality of life for north carolinians of present and future generations.”

“Friends of state parks provides a membership program to promote the use, enjoyment and protection of the north carolina state parks system in addition to providing direct grant funding to various north carolina state parks, state agencies, state park chapters and similar non-profit organizations. In 2024, friends of state parks provided 18 grants for purposes that included travel cost for schools in parks teachers to visit state parks with students, accessible equipment for three state parks, sponsorship of ranger certifications and local state park events, and hurricane helene relief supplies for western north carolina. Descriptions of these grants, who they were awarded to and for what purpose is described below: nine total schools in parks trips were funded to teachers that had completed the schools in parks program: love memorial elementary - 232 r brown mcallister elementary (2 trips) 1,050 bethany elementary - 282 ephesus elementary - 549 general grants were given out to local friends groups and members requesting funding assistance in accordance with fsp's mission: nc association for the education of young children - 175 friends of sauratown (high 5, run hike challenge) - 750 friends of lake waccamaw (273 sq ft mural in exhibit hall) - 1,500 friends of lake james (acccessible beach mat) - 2,000 and (registration of boat trailer)- 413 friends of hammocks beach & bear island (golf cart) - 2,000 canoes for lake james - 23,973 nc parks firearms insructors ranger certification - 250 new ranger swearing in ceremony - 250”

“Prior period adjustment to record expenses in proper period.”