Pogo Park
Pogo Park
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More about this organization
Mission
Pogo Park transforms broken and little-used city parks in Richmond, California’s 'Iron Triangle' into safe, green, beautiful public spaces for children to play. The organization uses creative outdoor play as a vehicle for healthy child development and community building, working closely with local residents to reclaim and design parks that serve their needs.[1][4][5]
About
To hire, train, and empower local residents living in inner-city neighborhoods (many of whom are unemployed, idle, and marginalized) to be full participants in the process of designing, building, and then transforming city parks in their communities into vibrant hubs of community life.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Pogo park transforms dispirited city parks and playgrounds into safe, healthy, and magical outdoor public spaces for children to play and for the community to gather. see schedule o.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Pogo park transforms dispirited city parks and playgrounds into safe, healthy, and magical outdoor public spaces for children to play and for the community to gather. see schedule o.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 2604 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, RICHMOND, CA, 94804.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 17 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$184,292.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2010.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $445,357 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $120,048 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.