Recreation & Sports
(N11)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
FRIENDS OF THE PARKS OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
Financial strength (30%)
52/100
Reliability (20%)
50/100
Effectiveness (25%)
73/100
Impact (25%)
No data yet
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
Founded in 2001, the Arlington Heights Park Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization that serves as the fundraising arm of the Arlington Heights Park District. A Board of Directors, consisting of ten local community members, works to improve the quality of life for people who utilize the District's parkland, facilities and services. The Arlington Heights Park Foundation's goal is to stimulate and promote further interest in parks and recreation. The Park Foundation encourages volunteerism and welcomes outside resources that will enhance Arlington Heights Park District's programs and parks while providing a happy balance between work, friends and family.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$31K
Total Revenue
$157K
Total Expenses
$62K
Net Assets
N/A
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
97.9%
Fundraising Efficiency
41.1%
Operating Reserve
4.77x
Liability-to-Asset
N/A
Revenue Diversification
23.8%
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 5,798 similar organizations
(United States, Recreation & Sports, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
97.9% | 95.2% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
41.1% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
4.8 mo | 6.3 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
23.8% | 89.4% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
-6.9% | 6.1% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
4029.0% | 7.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-399.5% | 2.8% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31K | $157K | $62K | 97.9% | — |
| 2024 | $34K | $4K | $188K | 65.8% | — |
| 2023 | $34K | $11K | $158K | 90.1% | — |
| 2022 | $29K | $2K | $135K | 99.5% | — |
| 2021 | $26K | $2K | N/A | — | 1 |
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