# Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation

Physical fitness and community recreation nonprofit in Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. EIN 34-1713357. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/341713357-bowling-green-parks-and-recreation-foundation

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The primary purpose of the bowling green parks and recreation foundation is to provide a method for the acceptance, receipt, maintenance and disbursement of contributions made for the use and benefit of the bowling green parks and recreation department.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341713357/202602089349300015/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Physical fitness and community recreation (IRS activity code N30Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1994
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $191,504 | $542,369 | $889,997 | $889,997 | 0 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341713357/202602089349300015/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $268,012 | $130,401 | $851,141 | $851,141 | 0 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341713357/202402339349301040/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $193,903 | $190,956 | $613,585 | $613,585 | 0 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341713357/202332279349302138/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $135,648 | $120,840 | $920,668 | $920,668 | 0 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/341713357/202241799349300224/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $539,956 (100%), management $1,713 (0%), fundraising $700 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $129,328, program fees $0, investment income $62,176.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +9% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $191,504 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 72 recreation and club nonprofits in Ohio; median $120,690.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Wood County, Ohio: about 26,267 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 114 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 4.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Bowling Green: 16 licensed child care centers, 2 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/bowling-green
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation's EIN?**

Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1713357. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation in Bowling Green, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1994. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "The primary purpose of the bowling green parks and recreation foundation is to provide a method for the acceptance, receipt, maintenance and disbursement of contributions made for the use and benefit of the bowling green parks and recreation department." The IRS classifies it as: Physical fitness and community recreation.

**How much money does Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation reported total revenue of $191,504 and total expenses of $542,369 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.