Washington State Parks Foundation

Organization Overview

Washington State Parks Foundation is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (N12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Washington State Parks Foundation employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington State Parks Foundation 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 12/2022, Washington State Parks Foundation generated $991.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $573.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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 SOLICIT SUPPORT FOR WASHINGTON STATE PARKS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

IMPROVE: PROVIDING GRANTS AND BUILDING CAPACITY TO IMPLEMENT CRITICAL STATE PARKS PROJECTS. IN 2022, THIS PROGRAM FUNDED 22 PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GRANTS ACROSS THE STATE, INITATED WORK TO INSTALL A NEW PLAYGROUND AT IKE KINSWA AND CONTINUED WILDLIFE RESEARCH STUDY OF STATE PARKS IN WESTERN WASHINGTON.


OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING FOR FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS AND ADVOCACY WORK WITH PARTNERS AND THE PUBLIC.


PROGRAM 2: CONNECT: BUILDING AN ENGAGED AND INFORMED STATE PARKS COMMUNITY. CRITICAL TO OUR MISSION IS BUILDING A PARKS COMMUNITY AND CONNECTING PEOPLE TO SHARED EXPERIENCES IN NATURE. WE SUPPORTED PROGRAMS TO HELP PREPARE FIRST-TIME VISITORS, SUPPORT FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNTIIES TO ACCESS STATE PARKS AND INCREASED COORDINATION WITH STATE PARKS TO ALIGN MESSAGES. WE REACHED OUT TO OVER 200,000 PARKS USERS AND OUR OVER 9,000 DONORS WHO ACT ON BEHALF OF OUR MISSION AND GIVE TO, ADVOCATE FOR AND TREASURE OUR STATE PARKS.


WELCOMING FOR ALL: CONNECTING PEOPLE AND CELEBRATING THEIR DIVERSE TRADITIONS AT STATE PARKS. THE PROGRAM PURPOSE IS TO HELP STATE PARKS REALIZE ITS MISSION AND VISION THAT PARKS "CONNECT ALL WASHINGTONIANS TO THEIR DIVERSE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ENSURE PARKS ARE "CHERISHED DESTINATIONS WITH NATURAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, ARTISTIC, AND INTERPRETIVE EXPERIENCES". A MATCH IS PROVIDED TO A GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS - FOLK & TRADITIONAL ARTS PROGRAM THAT FUNDED PROGRAMS AND CONCERTS AT 12 STATE PARKS, SUPPORTING 15 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WHILE PROVIDING OVER 30 PAID OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, CRAFTSPEOPLE, AND OTHER CULTURE BEARERS REPRESENTING WASHINGTON'S DIVERSE HERITAGE. OTHER PROGRAMS ARE DEDICATED TO ADDRESS PARK ACCESS BARRIERS BY TRIPLING THE NUMBERS OF FREE DAY PASSES LOANED BY LIBRARIES TO UNDERSERVED FAMILIES. WE CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT WITH 50 DIVERSE VISITORS TO SECURE FEEDBACK TO REDESIGN PARKS FACILITIES TO MAKE THEM MORE WELCOMING FOR FIRST-TIME VISITORS..


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Floberg
Executive Director
$84,363
David Ammons
Chair
$0
Stuti Sureka
Vice Chair
$0
Nathan Engman
Treasurer
$0
Michael Wanderer
Secretary
$0
Brandon Middaugh
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $11,916
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$978,816
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,707
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$990,732
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $622
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $991,354

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Washington State Parks Foundation has awarded $155,549 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

PURPOSE: ARTS IN THE PARKS CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT FOR STATE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (I.E. TRAIL RESTORATION AND SIGNAGE, FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND SPORT PROGRAMS).

$126,549

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOTHELL

PURPOSE: RESEARCH SUPPORT TO IMPROVE WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT. SUPPORT A GRADUATE STUDENT TO CONDUCT FIELD RESEARCH TO IMPROVE WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT.

$29,000
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