Friends Of Balboa Park

Organization Overview

Friends Of Balboa Park is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Friends Of Balboa Park employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Balboa Park is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Friends Of Balboa Park generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SUSTAIN, ENVISION, AND ENHANCE BALBOA PARK FOR ALL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE PARK AND THE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PARK IMPROVEMENTTHE ORGANIZATIONS PROCESS FOR SELECTING PARK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS INCLUDES REGULAR COLLABORATION WITH, AND ONGOING INPUT FROM, PARK STAKEHOLDERS AND THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO. THE ORGANIZATIONS LEAD PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE THE PARK INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INITIATIVES: TREES AND REFORESTATION - A COMPREHENSIVE TREE INVENTORY, SITE-SPECIFIC TREE PLANTINGS, AND A CAL FIRE-FUNDED INITIATIVE TO PLANT 500 TREES IN THE PARK AS WELL AS ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND CARE FOR BALBOA PARK'S URBAN FOREST. WAYFINDING AND SIGNAGE - A COMPREHENSIVE SIGNAGE INVENTORY TO IMPROVE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND ENHANCE ACCESS, CIRCULATION, AND ORIENTATION. PLANNING, DESIGN, AND OUTREACH - COLLABORATIVE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND OUTREACH, INCLUDING A SERIES OF STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS AND SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS.GARDENS ENHANCEMENT (A) UMAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF BALBOA PARK'S GARDENS THROUGHOUT THE PARK, USING VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF AND (B) MANAGEMENT OF AN ADOPT A PLOT PROGRAM, GUIDING PLOT ADOPTERS IN CREATING AND MAINTAINING THEIR DESIGNATED PLOTS.


BALBOA PARK VISITORS CENTER: RETAIL OPERATIONS AND GUEST SERVICESTHE BALBOA PARK VISITORS CENTER INFORMS, EDUCATES, AND SERVES OVER 600,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY. THE LARGEST VISITOR CENTER IN THE REGION, THE PARKS VISITORS CENTER IS SUPPORTED BY MULTILINGUAL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, WHO ARE TRAINED TO PROMOTE PARKWIDE INSTITUTIONS AND ACTIVITIES AND TO PROVIDE FREE AND CUSTOM TOURS, MAPS, AND INFORMATION. THE VISITORS CENTER OPERATES A GIFT STORE TO OFFSET THE COST OF VISITOR SERVICES AND SELLS ESSENTIAL VISITOR AMENITIES ALONG WITH PARK MULTI-MUSEUM PASSES, AND ZOO AND HARBOR TICKETS.


HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY: HISTORIC FACILITIES, GARDENSTHE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS AND PRESERVES THE HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY, A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK BUILDING, PROVIDING CLEAN PUBLIC RESTROOMS, ONGOING FACILITY CARE, AND SECURITY FOR TENANTS AND VISITORS. THE VISITORS CENTER IS HOUSED IN THE HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY, ALONG WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS OFFICES, THE PRADO RESTAURANT, A BALLROOM, MEETING ROOMS, AND OFFICES FOR NONPROFIT CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING WITHIN THE PARK. THE HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY SERVES VISITORS NUMBERING OVER 1,000,000 EACH YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Bolthouse
Former Exec Dir
$115,768
Sarah Beckman
Dir External Rel
$111,100
Jacqueline Higgins
Dir Plan & Design
$109,941
Sarah Evans
Co-Chair
$0
Allison Soares
Co-Treasurer
$0
Doug Kerner
Chair Elect
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $582,313
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,746,631
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,404
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,328,944
Total Program Service Revenue$790,650
Investment income $97,394
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $677,897
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $343,787
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,238,672

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Friends Of Balboa Park has recieved totaling $466,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Bessemer Giving Fund

Woodbridge, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$225,000
Conrad Prebys Foundation

San Diego, CA

PURPOSE: RESTORATION & PRESERVATION OF THE BALBOA PARK CAROUSEL AND BUILDING

$100,000
The Bessemer Giving Fund

Woodbridge, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$100,000
Alice And Phil Cohn Family Foundation

San Diego, CA

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER WORK OF DONEE

$25,000
Rancho Santa Fe Foundation

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

PURPOSE: HISTORIC PRESERVATION

$10,000
G Harbaugh Foundation

Franklin, TN

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PROGRAM

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,804,129
Earnings-$313,829
Net Contributions$71,817
Other Expense$102,478
Ending Balance$2,459,639

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