2025-05-05T14:04:36-07:00 2024-12-31 810390489 Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC 305 South 4th East Suite 200 Missoula MT 59801 990 2024-01-01 810570189 FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS INC FRIE 4065492159 317 EAST SPRUCE STREET MISSOULA MT 59802 john o'connor Treasurer 2025-05-05 true true MATTHEW K PRITCHARD CPA P01787690 4067213555 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z john o'connor 317 EAST SPRUCE STREET MISSOULA MT 59802 452495 false X WWW.FMPARKS.ORG X 2002 MT FMP is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our community through the promotion and support of recreational spaces. We champion the development, maintenance, and conservation of parks, trails, and forestry in Missoula, Montana, and the surrounding areas. 10 10 0 25 0 234547 450561 0 20 1934 0 234567 452495 111953 67027 0 0 0 82 5819 30677 117772 97704 116795 354791 290495 645286 0 290495 645286 FMP is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our community through the promotion and support of recreational spaces. We champion the development, maintenance, and conservation of parks, trails, and forestry in Missoula, Montana, and the surrounding areas. false false 94238 67027 Since its inception in 2002, Friends of Missoula Parks (FMP) has been a driving force in elevating the recreational landscape of our community. With a dedicated volunteer board and a strong network of supporters, FMP has spearheaded many impactful projects. These endeavors include the installation of bear-proof garbage canisters in local parks, constructing a crucial bridge over Rattlesnake Creek, and extensive trail enhancements on the iconic Mt. Sentinel.One of our flagship accomplishments has been creating a bridge and trail connection linking the Rattlesnake Valley to the University of Montana, facilitating easier access for residents and students alike. Additionally, we take pride in our contributions to developing bike parks at Syringa Park and Bellevue Park, providing exciting recreational opportunities for cyclists of all ages, and spearheading tree plantings at parks throughout Missoula. In addition to our direct initiatives, FMP also serves as a vital fiscal sponsorship organization, supporting various groups in their pursuit of enhancing public spaces. Among our sponsored initiatives are the Friends of Fort Missoula Regional Park, the All-Abilities Playground, Trees for Missoula, the Missoula Pickleball Project, The Clinton Skate Park Project, Friends of Marshall Mountain, and the Southside Lions Park Project.Through our collaborative efforts, FMP remains committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive recreational environment for all members of the Missoula community. As an example, In November 2023, FMP collaborated with Climate Smart Missoula, to move the FMP-sponsored Trees for Missoula (TFM) program from our organization to Climate Smart. Since its inception, FMP & TFM raised funds and awareness about the City of Missoula Urban Forestry program. By purchasing equipment and funding tree audits, ball-free tree-growth programs, wood-featured benches and sitting areas in park spaces, TFM became a driving forest in the health of our Urban Forest. In addition FMP & TFM organized tree-planting campaigns, complete with managing volunteer planters and pruners. FMP serves as a fiscal sponsorship organization for groups wishing to gain non-profit benefits who do not have their non-profit organization. These fiscal sponsorship agreements allow groups to provide tax benefits to their donors. Groups who have benefitted from sponsorship include Friends of Fort Missoula Regional Park, the All-Abilities Playground, Trees for Missoula, the Missoula Pickleball Project, and The Missoula Community Center Project. FMP is governed by a board of volunteer directors serving three-year terms. FMP board members have been engineers, doctors, housewives, lawyers, scientists, retirees, and educators, among other professions. FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS ACTIVE PROJECTS/FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS1. Partners in Parks (2012 to present). A collaborative effort with the Missoula Parks & Recreation Department and the City of Missoula to raise funds to support increased demands on Parks &Recreation services and programs, particularly in recreation for low-income children and their families. Project contact Donna Gaukler.2. All-Abilities Playground (2011 to present). FMP serves as the fiscal sponsor for this project. The current focus is on providing funds to repair and maintain the All-Abilities playground at McCormick Park: project contact, Jenny Montgomery.3. Rattlesnake/University Connection System [RUX] (2010 to present). A collaborative effort with the City of Missoula to extend the non-motorized trail system and provide a safer pathway for pedestrians and cyclists between the University Footbridge (Van Buren Street Footbridge), downtown, and the Rattlesnake in two phases. Current efforts include maintaining a fund for future expansion: project contact Phil Gardner.4. Greenough Park Footbridge (2010 to present). No activity at present.5. Friends of Fort Missoula Regional Park (2006 Present). FMP serves as the fiscal sponsor for this project, which has transitioned to a support group for FMRP improvements. 6. Keaton Miles Fund/Heaven Couldnt Wait (2011 Present) FMP serves as the fiscal sponsor for the Miles family who raise money to support poor youth in outdoor parks & recreation opportunities, athletics, and clothing to support such activities in honor of their son. 7. Pickleball Courts (2015 Present) FMP is the fiscal sponsor for the Pickleball community, which raised funds to build 6 pickleball courts at FMRP. The group is currently funding for future Pickleball growth.8. Missoula Bicycle Parks Project (2017 Present) FMP fundraises and organizes volunteers to support the development of Syringa and Bellevue bike parks, with a focus on Bellevue. Current efforts are to complete Phase II, a shade shelter, and other added amenities for Syringa Park, partnering with Mountain Bike Missoula (MTBM)9. Friends of Marshall Mountain (2021 - Present). FMP serves as the fiscal sponsor for this group. This group is raising funds for purchasing and programming three privately owned tracts of land at Marshall Mountain in East Missoula. Partners include Missoula County, the City of Missoula and private landowners Izzy Dog, LLC, Five Valleys Land Trust, and the Conservation Fund. Missoula County will own the acquired lands, making up the new Marshall Mountain Park, a 350+ acre facility with outdoor recreation opportunities, including the states only purpose-built hand cycle trails, learn to ski area, and loop trails. The park will present historical and environmental outdoor education opportunities, all-access trails, and mountain bike trail networks.10. Clinton Skate Park (2023 present) FMP serves as the fiscal sponsor for this project, located in Clinton, MT with the goal of building a skate park and community center.11. Southside Lions Park (2023 present) FMP serves as the fiscal sponsor for this project, with a goal of a complete redesign of the existing South Lions Park. 12. Rose Memorial Park Restoration (2024-present). FMP serves as the fiscal sponsor and contributes to this project to restore the Rose Park Veterans memorial.COMPLETED PROJECTS1. Missoula Soccer Fields (U.S. Soccer Foundation All Conditions Fields grant) 2. Mount Sentinel Trail Improvements (REI grant)3. Duncan Avenue Bridge Over the Rattlesnake (U.S. Forest Service Grant)4. Bear-Proof Garbage Bins in Greenough Park5. Rattlesnake to University (RUX) phase I & II (Federal Transportation grant/private donors)6. FMRP Phase I & II (Private donors/Bond)7. Pickleball Project (Private donors)8. Rose Memorial Park (Kaboom & BlueCross BlueShield of Montana grants)9. 44 Ranch Park Project (private donors)10. HERE Montana (Patagonia grant/private donors)11. Currents Center for Recreation and Creativity (Converge Foundation) 12. Missoula Children in Nature Montana Natural History Center 13. Missoula Community Center (Converted to a standalone Non-profit called the Converge Foundation)14. Trees for Missoula (Transitioned program to Climate Smart Missoula)FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS/SUB-ACCOUNTS1. Friends of Fort Missoula Regional Park 2. Washington Foundation Scholarship Fund for Parks & Recreation3. Partners in Parks4. All-Inclusive Playground5. Keaton Miles Heaven Couldnt Wait Fund6. Duncan Bridge7. Pineview Park8. Trees for Missoula9. Pickleball Missoula10. Friends of Marshall Mountain 11. Clinton Skate Park12. Southside Lions Park13. 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These fiscal sponsorship agreements allow groups to provide tax benefits to their donors. Expenses are paid on behalf of our fiscal sponsorships after their are approved by these organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS SENT TO BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c BOARD MEMBERS VOLUNTARILY DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST