St Louis Recreation Development Group Inc
a place for EVERY body
Mission
VISION: Joy for every BODY MISSION: To provide a fully accessible amusement park for EVERY body.
Ruling year
2016
President/Founder
Jamie Peniston Vann
Vice President
Jeff Vann
Main address
825 N Kirkwood Rd
Kirkwood, MO 63122 USA
EIN
37-1824921
NTEE code
Other Recreation, Sports, or Leisure Activities N.E.C. (N99)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (W01)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (W01)
IRS filing requirement
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We need the financial support to secure land. Once we secure the funds needed to close on our contract, we plan to circle back with the business and philanthropic relationships within our community to secure the monies needed to start construction.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Spirit of Discovery Park
The 2nd, fully accessible and most innovative theme park, in the world, built for ALL abilities containing rides, attractions, a splash park, greenhouse, sensory building and gardens, gluten free restaurant, gift shops, etc. for EVERY body to experience joy.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsTotal dollar amount raised per event.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Health, Family relationships
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of NEW participants at each event.
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Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of RETURNING participants at each event.
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Related Program
Spirit of Discovery Park
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of NEW partnerships made.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Spirit of Discovery Park
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of RETURNING partnerships.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Spirit of Discovery Park
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of new organization members
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Related Program
Spirit of Discovery Park
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of paid admissions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
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Spirit of Discovery Park
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of paid seats filled for performances
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Related Program
Spirit of Discovery Park
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of classes offered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
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Spirit of Discovery Park
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of organization members
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Spirit of Discovery Park
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of participants attending course/session/workshop
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Related Program
Spirit of Discovery Park
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planLearn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We are looking to achieve:
1- Closing on our 61-acre property mid-May 2022.
2- Submit 3-D renderings to the City of Wentzville for review and approval 3rd Quarter 2022.
3- Groundbreaking 1st Quarter 2023.
4- Phase 1 completed 2nd Quarter 2024.
5- Phase 2 funded and begun 3rd Quarter 2024.
6- Completed Phase 3, 3rd Quarter 2025.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our strategies consist of 3 strategic strategies;
1-working closely with our consultants and the municipality through open communication and specific goals/timelines
2-growing each fundraising event through participation, community support, and financial backing
3-building our reach through the addition of SoDP team members and volunteers
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Through our team's servant leadership and complete transparency, we will continue to meet our goals.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Our organization has accomplished so much in it's short existence;
• Developed an LLC.
• Retrieved an EIN.
• Ran a fundraising campaign via goFundme.com.
• Developed a Board of Directors, one member at a time.
• Received the 501©3 approval (in only 6 months).
• Executed the 2nd fundraising $4000 in 4 campaign.
• Interviewed, determined & hired our consultant for the project.
• Created a 2-minute animation video.
• Launched a website.
• Continuing to customize business plan.
• Continuing to add team members.
• Executed 13+ Annual fundraising events.
• Produced the 3rd fundraising kick-starter campaign.
• Finalized the scope of the feasibility and economic study.
• Designed our Park logo and marketing material.
• Hosted our 1st Gala at the Busch Family Estate (on Grant's Farm)
• Raised over $335K.
• Created a sister nonprofit; St. Louis Blind Hockey Association that is DBA, St. Louis Blues Blind Hockey Club.
• Built a working relationship with the Occupational Therapy Department and their students at Washington University.
• Nominated as KMOX's Voice of Caring Partner for October 2018.
• Nominated as Ladue News Charity Award for 2022.
• Continue to build relationships within our community and regionally, to spread awareness.
• Research and reapply for grants that fit our vision.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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St Louis Recreation Development Group Inc
Board of directorsas of 04/21/2022
Jamie Vann
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Term: 2016 -
Jeffrey Livingston Vann
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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