Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Forest Park Forever Inc
Employer identification number
43-1427062
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
8,578,380
4,706,782
3,468,234
9,721,786
30,129,711
56,604,893
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
8,578,380
4,706,782
3,468,234
9,721,786
30,129,711
56,604,893
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
34,197,754
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
22,407,139
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8,578,380
4,706,782
3,468,234
9,721,786
30,129,711
56,604,893
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
593,551
550,210
566,903
637,919
1,182,733
3,531,316
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
60,136,209
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
1,394,998
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
37.261 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
50.496 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Forest Park Forever Inc
Employer identification number
43-1427062
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PART III, LINE 4
ACTIVITY #1 PARK OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FOREST PARK FOREVER, INC. WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS TO MAINTAIN 350 OF THE 1,371 ACRES OF FOREST PARK, AN URBAN PARK LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS. FOREST PARK AND ITS INSTITUTIONS ARE VISITED BY MORE THAN 12 MILLION VISITORS ANNUALLY. FOREST PARK FOREVER, INC. HAS A CREW OF 15 FULL-TIME HORTICULTURISTS, GARDENERS, NATURE RESERVE TECHNICIANS AND AN ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION SPECIALIST WHO MAINTAIN LANDSCAPES AND NATURAL AREAS IN THE PARK. IN ADDITION TO REGULAR MAINTENANCE, FOREST PARK FOREVER, INC. FUNDS SPECIAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE PARK SUCH AS IRRIGATION OF THE PARK'S CENTRAL BALL FIELDS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SYSTEM OF WALKING AND BIKING PATHS THROUGHOUT THE PARK. ACTIVITY #2 CAPITAL PROJECTS FOREST PARK FOREVER, INC. WITH ASSISTANCE FROM CITY OF ST. LOUIS BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED A FOREST PARK STORMWATER MASTER PLAN TO THE ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT. THIS MASTER PLAN WILL SERVE AS A GUIDANCE DOCUMENT FOR STORMWATER AND DRAINAGE PERMITS NEEDED WHEN CONSTRUCTING THE PLANNED $30 MILLION CAPITAL PROGRAM IN FOREST PARK. FOREST PARK FOREVER, INC. COMPLETED AN EXISTING PAVEMENT INVENTORY OF THE 5.56 MILE ASPHALT TRAIL IN FOREST PARK AND HIRED CORBIN DESIGN TO COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE PARKWIDE SIGNAGE PROGRAM. WHEN CONSTRUCTION IS FINISHED IN 2014, THE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM WILL REPLACE OUTDATED VEHICULAR WAYFINDING SIGNS AND INSTALL NEW TRAIL AND PEDESTRIAN WAYFINDING SIGNS. THREE DESIGN TEAMS FOR THE COMFORT STATION UPGRADE PROJECT, THE HI-POINT INTERSECTION PROJECT AND UPPER MUNY PARKING LOT PROJECT HAVE BEEN SELECTED. ACTIVITY #3 EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER, AND VISITOR SERVICES FOREST PARK FOREVER, INC. OPERATES THE DENNIS & JUDITH JONES VISITOR AND EDUCATION CENTER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FOLLOWING STAKEHOLDERS: CATERING ST. LOUIS, THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION, OASIS, AND THE ST. LOUIS CONVENTION AND VISITORS COMMISSION. THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE VISITOR AND EDUCATION CENTER IS TO WELCOME AND ASSIST VISITORS AND PARK USERS BY PROVIDING FOREST PARK MAPS, INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS, AND ACCESS TO VISITOR RESOURCES FOR THE ST. LOUIS REGION. VISITOR SERVICES ARE PRIMARILY DELIVERED VIA TRAINED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE VOLUNTEERS, AND SUPPLEMENTED BY PAID STAFF. THE CENTER INCLUDES A CAF, SPECIAL EVENT SPACE, CLASSROOMS, EXHIBIT SPACE, PUBLIC RESTROOMS AND SECURE LOCKER FACILITIES. IN 2012 MORE THAN 150,000 VISITORS AND PARK USERS RECEIVED SERVICES AT THE CENTER, AND 1,119 VOLUNTEERS DONATED 11,040 HOURS OF SERVICE AT THE VISITOR CENTER, OUT IN THE PARK, AND TO ADMINISTRATIVE/FUNDRAISING OPERATIONS. 2012 WAS THE SECOND YEAR FOR THE FOREST PARK TROLLEY. THE TROLLEY SERVED 84,000 RIDERS FROM APRIL 16, 2012 TO OCTOBER 31, 2012. APPROXIMATELY 40% OF THE RIDERS CONNECTED TO THE TROLLEY VIA THE FOREST PARK METROLINK STATION. EDUCATION CLASSES FOR TEACHERS TO ENABLE THEM TO BETTER USE FOREST PARK WITH SCHOOL CLASSES, INCLUDING A 9-DAY SUMMER EXPERIENTIAL COURSE IN COLLABORATION WITH SIX CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS OR GOVERNMENTAL PARTNERS, GRADUATE CLASSES IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS. 31 TEACHERS WERE SERVED IN 2012. PUBLIC PROGRAMMING INCLUDES NATURALIST HIKES THROUGH NATURE RESERVE AREAS OF THE PARK AND MONTHLY BIRD WALKS FOR BEGINNING BIRDERS. YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND FIELD EXPERIENCES FOR APPROXIMATELY 200 SEVEN TO TWELVE-YEAR-OLD URBAN YOUTH IN COOPERATION WITH TWO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS. ACTIVITY #4 COMMUNICATION/COMMUNITY AWARENESS FOREST PARK FOREVER PROVIDES VISITOR GUIDES WITH MAPS OF FOREST PARK, AND THROUGH WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA KEEPS THE PUBLIC INFORMED ABOUT EVENTS AND NATURAL CYCLES IN THE PARK.
DOCUMENTATION OF MEETINGS
PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 8b.
FOREST PARK FOREVER, INC. CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTS THE MEETINGS HELD AND/OR THE WRITTEN ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN DURING THE YEAR BY FORMALLY KEEPING MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS, FULL BOARD MEETINGS, FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
REVIEW PROCESS
PART VI, SECTION A, QUESTION 11B
ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTANT PREPARES THE REQUIRED DISCLOSURES AND REVIEWS THEM WITH THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRIOR TO PROVIDING THE INFORMATION TO THE PREPARING CPA FIRM. UPON COMPLETION OF THE RETURN, A PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW. THE DISCLOSURE COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD TO RESPECT THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S DONORS. MANAGEMENT THEN MEETS WITH THE BOARD TREASURER AND PERFORMS A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE RETURN. DETAILS OF THE MEETING ARE REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 12C
ONCE A YEAR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECEIVES A SUMMARY OF ALL REPORTED CONFLICTS AND THE MINUTES REFLECT THE CONFLICTS WERE NOTED AND APPROVED. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS.
COMPENSATION DETERMINATION
PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 15A
A NEW PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS HIRED IN 2009. THE SEARCH FIRM CONDUCTED A REVIEW OF COMPENSATION REPORTED BY COMPARABLE INSTITUTIONS IN FOREST PARK AS REPORTED IN THE ORGANIZATIONS' 990 AND REPORTED RESULTS TO THE BOARD.
COMPENSATION DETERMINATION
PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 15B
EACH YEAR, AS PART OF THE BUDGET PROCESS, THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES.
COPIES OF DOCUMENTS PROVIDED
PART VI, SECTION C, QUESTION 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALL AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
PART XI, LINE 9
CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST $ (5,134)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.