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Arts And Recreation Foundation Of Overland Park

Arts And Recreation Foundation Of Overland Park

Overland Park, KS 66212
Tax ID48-1171599

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About this organization

Revenue

$2,113,972

Expenses

$1,580,025

Website

artsandrec-op.org

Mission

MISSION - to provide and promote art, recreation, nature, education, and culture that build community and enhance the quality of life. Funding initiatives include the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, and Overland Park public arts programs. CORE VALUES - Stewardship - Protecting the vision, mission, reputation and assets of the Foundation and the resources of the city.Integrity - Earning trust by honoring donor intent and building relationships based on honesty, respect, dedication, and doing what is best for the common good.Collaboration - Committing to cooperation through teamwork, partnerships, communication, and use of best practices.Community - Building strong relationships, valuing volunteers, listening to stakeholders, creating ownership, and engaging the community. ORGANIZATIONAL PRIORITIESIncrease funding for public art, the Arboretum and the Farmstead. Most notably during this period is completion of the Growing to Inspire capital campaign. Increase community awareness of ARFOP, the Friends groups, and the amenities we support.Increase experiences and attendance for the amenities we support.Increase number and effectiveness of partnerships with individuals, businesses, schools, other nonprofits, and community organizations.Identify, recruit and support community members who share ARFOP's vision to serve in leadership positions.Sustain and improve the presence of the arts in our community.Expand responsibilities of staff and improve operational efficiency and productivity.

About

ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS -THE OVERLAND PARK ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS EXISTS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND THE APPRECIATION OF NATURE. IT PROVIDES BOTH A CULTURAL CENTER AND A NATURE PRESERVE FOR EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE ARTS & RECREATION FOUNDATION, BY SUPPORTING THE OPABG, IS INVESTING IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS BY DEVELOPING PROGRAMS, CONDUCTING SPECIAL EVENTS, AND RAISING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE OPABG. THE ARTS & RECREATION FOUNDATION IS ASSISTED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE ARBORETUM (FOTA) ADVISORY BOARD TO FOSTER, PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE AESTHETIC, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ASPECTS OF THE OPABG SO AS TO REALIZE ITS LONG TERM FULL POTENTIAL.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The purpose of the arts & recreation foundation of overland park is development and promotion of recreational, aesthetic, educational, scientific and cultural potential of the parks services and recreation services departments of the city of overland park, kansas. funding initiatives include support of the overland park arboreturm & botanical gardens, deanna rose children's farmstead and overland park arts programs. the foundtion manages three membership groups - friends of the arboretum, friends of the farmstead, and friends of overland park arts - each led by an advisory board comprised of community volunteers who assist the foundation board of directors and foundation staff with the membership program, educational programming, fundraising and promotion of the cultural amenities of overland park, kansas.”.

When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “To provide and promote art, recreation, nature, education and culture that build community and enhance the quality of life in overland park, kansas.”.

  • The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is KS.
  • The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 13916 FLINT ST, OVERLAND PARK, KS, 66221.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 2 employees.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $533,947.
  • The organization has 16 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1995.
  • The organization pays $170,819 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $475,552 in fundraising expenses.

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