2023-11-13T16:43:47-06:00 2022-12-31 631133963 Haynes Downard LLP 3161 Cahaba Heights Road Suite 203 Birmingham AL 35243 990 2022-01-01 631280818 Railroad Park Foundation RAIL 2055219933 1600 1st Avenue South Birmingham AL 35233 Camille Spratling Executive Director 2055219933 2023-11-13 1 Camille Spratling 999009999 1 J Max Campbell Jr P00743822 2052543380 2023-11-13 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Camille Spratling 1600 1st Avenue South Birmingham AL 35233 1727857 0 X http://www.railroadpark.org X 2008 AL Railroad Park inspires energy, revitalization and a sense of place in Birmingham by stimulating cultural, economic and social activity within and around the Park. 20 20 12 226 0 0 995670 1318149 262325 235037 475 1451 94951 124946 1353421 1679583 0 0 0 0 597536 717375 0 0 97562 684746 1083619 1282282 1800994 71139 -121411 1889788 1756048 17751 5422 1872037 1750626 X Railroad Park inspires energy, revitalization and a sense of place in Birmingham by stimulating cultural, economic and social activity within and around the Park. 0 0 1441120 236488 Railroad Park is a 19-acre green space in downtown Birmingham that celebrates the industrial and artistic heritage of our great city. Situated along 1st Avenue South, between 14th and 18th Streets, the park is a joint effort between the City of Birmingham and the Railroad Park Foundation. Hailed as "Birmingham's Living Room," Railroad Park provides a historically rich venue for local recreation, family activities, concerts, and cultural events, while connecting Birmingham's downtown area with Southside and UAB's campus. During 2022, there were more than 500,000 visitors to the park. Railroad Park has been the catalyst for tremendous change not only in the physical landscape of Birmingham, but also in the perception of what Birmingham can be. In 2022, Railroad Park Foundation continued to focus on four primary goal areas: Economic Development,Families and Community, Health and Wellness, and Maintaining and Preserving the Park.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTSHere are some of the ways Railroad Park Foundation promoted the continued growth of our city and supported Economic Development across Birmingham in 2022:* Promoted local, minority businesses with the debut of two new programs: * Savory Saturdays featured local food trucks on the Regions Bank 17th Street Plaza two weekends per month from April - July. * In August and September, Magic City Pop-Up Plaza showcased local merchants in addition to local food vendors. * Welcomed more than 500,000 visitors in 2022* Garnered local, national, and international press recognition, including Garden & Gun's "Small-Town, Big-City Flavor: Find out why Birmingham, Alabama, is one of the most exciting food cities right now."* New construction projects continued, stimulating further investment, development, and economic growth within the City and Parkside District. New business openings include the Lumen and Citizen apartments. * Ongoing development projects and the continued renovation and development of multi-family and commercial space added to the more than 40 new developments and business openings since 2010. FAMILIES & COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTSRailroad Park Foundation provided dynamic, diverse programs to enhance Families & Community, including the continuation of community partnerships to provide free programming to Birmingham residents throughout the year:* Financial Forums on the Railroad presented by PNC: More than 45 participants attended free, virtual financial education workshops on topics such as personal finance & budgets, home mortgage information, and small business guidance.* Collaborated with the City of Birmingham to present The 99 Neighborhood Rally: Connecting City of Birmingham Residents to The World Games 2022, which featured TWG2022 assets, food vendors, a local DJ, lawn games, and a vendor area for local minority-owned businesses, artists and makers. * More than 80 client events were hosted at Railroad Park in 2022, which included everything from painting classes to the annual Addiction Prevention Coalition's End Addiction Walk. Railroad Park also hosted events for The World Games 2022 and multiple UAB private events. * Celebrated 3rd annual Protective presents Picnic with Railroad Park: * FREE event celebrated Birmingham's community - programming highlighted our City's abundant talent by including more than 100 entertainers, artists, small businesses and food vendors representing many of Birmingham's 99 neighborhoods. * Featured more than 50 Birmingham-based small businesses, generated more than $22,000 in taxable sales for the City of Birmingham and provided business license income. * More than 100 officers from 43 neighborhoods were officially represented on the day of the event, which included a special celebration in honor of our 99 Neighborhood Associations' officers. * More than 5,000 people attended this FREE community event. * Raised more than $170,000 in corporate & individual donations, picnic purchases, and vendor feesHEALTH & WELLNESS HIGHLIGHTSHere are some of the ways Railroad Park Foundation promoted Health, Fitness, & Wellness for our entire community in 2022:* Get Healthy on the Railroad sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama returned for a 12th season, reaching 3,000+ participants, including Parent Power, a pilot class introduced in the Fall for new parents and children under five. * Hosted the return of the popular Get Healthy on the Railroad Cooking Classes for a 7th year, providing more than 220 participants free produce and a recipe card to replicate healthy cooking at home. * Presented our 3rd annual Senior Fit Health Fair, which provided more than 100 attendees with free exercise class demonstrations, healthy refreshments, and valuable resources and information provided by more than a dozen local health organizations. * Self-Guided Walking Workout exercise stations along 1st Avenue South continued to inspire an average of 10,000 weekly Park visitors and were expanded to include Spanish translation thanks to a generous donor. Maintain & Preserve the ParkRailroad Park Foundation worked tirelessly to Fortify the Park & Environment and provide a world-class greenspace for more than 500,000 visitors and countless species of plants and animals. Railroad Park enhances environmental health for all: * Offered 19 acres for natural exploration, including ponds, streams and 100,000+ plants and trees that have led to a vastly increased diversity of insects and birds, which creates a more robust and diverse ecosystem, which leads to healthier plants, animals and Birmingham residents. * Provide a thriving habitat for more than 110 species of birds, which is especially crucial as recent research shows that more than half of U.S. bird populations are shrinking. Proactive conservation is the fastest, most effective way to prevent birds from becoming endangered. * Nourished heavily used lawns, gardens, water features, and trees - both for health and enjoyment and to help thousands of species of native flora and fauna thrive. Maintained three miles of Railroad Park walking trails, which provide a great walking, running and biking experience for thousands of Railroad Park visitors each week. * Supported emotional, mental, and physical health and well-being for Birmingham residents and beyond. Time spent in greenspaces promotes general fitness, reduces stress, and boosts mental health. Railroad Park is proud to offer a place of respite for anyone who needs it, including those with loved ones receiving care at nearby hospitals and families staying at Ronald McDonald House. * Served as Birmingham's "Front Lawn." Many Birmingham residents drive from their homes or take the new Birmingham Xpress (Bus Rapid Transit) to enjoy the benefits of Railroad Park's outdoor greenspace on a daily or weekly basis. 1441120 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 20 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 AL X X Camille Spratling 2055219933 1600 1st Avenue South Birmingham AL 35233 Boswell Kathy Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Blake Ginger Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Hilliard Jr Earl F Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Silverstein David Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jackson Kimberly Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Adams Tracey M Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Pradat Jr R William Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rebman Presley Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robertson Eva T Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rushing Emily Jones Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Smitherman Crystal N Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Davis Samantha Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Wallwork Troy Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Watters Latanishia D Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nelson Jonathan Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Fouad Carey Nancy Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Hinds Duke Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Lacey Spencer J Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Wykle Emily Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Taylor Mark President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Camille Spratling Executive Director 40.00 X 135509 0 0 135509 0 0 1 0 0 0 Sanguard Security 1500 1st Ave N Unit 1 Birmingham AL 35203 Security services 259299 Blackjack Horticulture 5536 Derby Dr Birmingham AL 35210 Landscaping 182682 2 31581 1286568 36000 1318149 Facility usage fees 713990 143881 143881 Park operations 713990 91156 91156 235037 1451 1451 173220 48274 124946 124946 1679583 236488 0 124946 135509 81305 13551 40653 526987 316192 185198 25597 54879 32927 16464 5488 14552 14552 10343 10343 30365 24596 5769 4330 3031 866 433 8520 5964 852 1704 36000 14400 7200 14400 417 417 19079 11447 7632 Park maintenance 375520 375520 Security 313071 313071 Park construction 228880 228880 Event expenses 29977 29977 12565 3393 5654 3518 1800994 1441120 262312 97562 1750659 1618142 138712 137906 33200 33200 417 0 1889788 1756048 750 5422 17001 0 17751 5422 X 1770037 1650626 102000 100000 1872037 1750626 1889788 1756048 -121411 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 778386 343873 1325628 1016142 1318149 4782178 778386 343873 1325628 1016142 1318149 4782178 4782178 5643 5878 20126 475 1451 33573 4815751 1972968 0.99300 0.99270 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 33200 33200 0 0 X 1727857 0 1727857 -48274 -48274 1679583 1849268 48274 48274 1800994 0 1800994 Part X, Line 2: As of December 31, 2022, the Foundation has no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Direct cost of fundraising events -48,274. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct cost of fundraising events 48,274. Picnic with Railroad Park 173220 173220 48274 173220 173220 48274 48274 124946 X Office space 0 36000 Fair market value 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 is presented by the CPA at a full board meeting for review and approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Each year the board of directors complete a conflicts of interest document that identifies affiliations and relationships due to family and occupation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Executive Committee of the Board conducts an informal salary survey of similar organizations within the local area to determine appropriate salary for the Executive Director. The Executive Committee is active in the management of the organization and oversight of the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and the 990 are maintained at the administrative office, which is open to the general public. Form 990 Page 12, Part XII, Line 2c There has been no change during the current year regarding the oversight or selection process of the audit.