EIN 84-6045624

The Park People

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
City
Year formed
1969
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
The Park People works with communities to plant trees and improve parks for a healthy, resilient future. They have completed over 50 capital projects in Denver's parks, restoring and constructing new landmarks and lesser-known treasures. Through ongoing programs such as Denver Digs Trees and Mile High Tree Champions, they have planted over 60,000 trees.
Total revenues
$1,732,076
2024
Total expenses
$1,448,423
2024
Total assets
$2,829,445
2024
Num. employees
16
2024

Program areas at The Park People

Tpp has completed more than 50 capital projects in denver's parks, including restoration and new construction, iconic Park landmarks and lesser-known treasures. More than 65,000 trees have been planted through ongoing programs including denver digs trees, mile high tree champions, and The Park legacy program. Many thousands more have been stewarded through community engagement, community leadership, and The community forester program. Through The treeforce (workforce development) program, individuals facing barriers to employment are prepared for careers in urban forestry. The organization also manages The gates tennis center, an award-winning public facility.

Who funds The Park People

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Patten-Davis FoundationDenver Digs Trees, Incentive Matching Fund & Memorial Gift$100,000
National Arbor FoundationEncourage and Facilitate the Adoption of Leading-Edge Practices in Municipal Forests Including Inventory, Planting, Maintenance and Education.$80,750
The Denver FoundationLand Resources Conservation$72,500
...and 22 more grants received totalling $465,197

Financials for The Park People

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,371,597
Program services$268,425
Investment income and dividends$78,051
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$14,003
Total revenues$1,732,076

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Data update history
July 6, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
July 4, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 28, 2025
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $26,758 from Colorado Gives Foundation
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $80,750 from National Arbor Foundation
November 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1510 S Grant St
Denver, CO 80210
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Denver County, CO
Website URL
theparkpeople.org/ 
Phone
(303) 722-6262
IRS details
EIN
84-6045624
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1969
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C50: Environmental Beautification and Open Spaces
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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