Friends Of Santa Cruz State Parks is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Friends Of Santa Cruz State Parks employed 153 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Santa Cruz State Parks 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 Santa Cruz State Parks generated $8.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ STATE PARKS IS A VITAL PARTNER TO CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS, CREATIVELY WORKING TO ENSURE PARKS AND BEACHES THROUGHOUT SANTA CRUZ COUNTY AND COASTAL SAN MATEO COUNTY ARE THRIVING AND AVAILABLE TO ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ STATE PARKS IS A VITAL PARTNER TO CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS, CREATIVELY WORKING TO ENSURE PARKS AND BEACHES THROUGHOUT SANTA CRUZ COUNTY AND COASTAL SAN MATEO COUNTY ARE THRIVING AND AVAILABLE TO ALL. FRIENDS INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP INVESTS IN OUR CHERISHED STATE PARKS AND BEACHES, PROVIDING SERVICES AND FUNDING TO SUPPORT EDUCATION, EQUITY AND INCLUSION, CONSERVATION, FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND CULTURAL EVENTS. FRIENDS: PROVIDES VISITOR SERVICES IN THE PARKS BY VISITOR SERVICE AIDES (VSAS) AND SENIOR VISITOR SERVICE AIDES (SVSAS); OPERATES STORES IN FIVE PARKS AND ONLINE; PROVIDES REVENUE FOR PARKS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND FUNDING FOR PARK EMPLOYEES TO DELIVER INTERPRETIVE SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC, AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE SERVICES. FRIENDS ALSO PROVIDES STAFF TO ASSIST WITH: FUNDRAISING, GRANT-WRITING AND MEMBERSHIP; VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT; EVENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT; HISTORIC PRESERVATION, TECHNOLOGY; EQUITY AND OUTREACH; ACCOUNTING; STRATEGIC PLANNING; AND COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS. SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE PAST YEAR INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: EXPANDED KIDS2PARKS EQUITY FIELD TRIP PROGRAM, SERVING 2,146 STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED 34 IN-PERSON AND 10 VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS. FACILITATED BIG BASIN TREE PRUNING TO SAVE OLD-GROWTH REDWOODS AND TRAIL CLEAN-UP. FUNDED TWO STATE PARKS FACILITIES MAINTENANCE STAFF AT CASTLE ROCK STATE PARK. EMPLOYED 94 FIELD STAFF TO SUPPORT PARK OPERATIONS. FUNDED VOLUNTEER AND STAFF TRAINING, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT SERVICES. FUNDED 33 STATE PARK INTERPRETERS WHO PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT LOCAL PARKS AND BEACHES. PARTICIPATED IN OUTREACH EVENTS IN PARKS, MUSEUMS AND IN THE COMMUNITY. COORDINATED PROJECTS AT THE CASTRO ADOBE STATE HISTORIC PARK INCLUDING A NEW ROOF, ACQUIRING HISTORIC FURNISHINGS, RESTORING PAINTED BASEBOARDS, AND MANAGING THE ADJACENT KIMBRO AND MCCLUNE PROPERTIES FOR PARK PURPOSES. ADMINISTERED THE BEACH WHEELCHAIR PROGRAM, INCLUDING SUPPORTING THE ANNUAL SHARED ADVENTURES DAY. MADE TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS SUCH AS A MORE ACCESSIBLE WEBSITE FOR FIELD TRIP RESERVATIONS AND IMPLEMENTING AN INTERNAL RESERVATION DYNAMICS SYSTEM, INCLUDING NEW EQUIPMENT. RESTORED THE HORSE BARN DOORS AT WILDER RANCH. RECEIVED THE DOLKAS-MERTZ GRANT IN COLLABORATION WITH PARKS TO BUILD A VIRTUAL MISSION BELL EXHIBIT KIOSK. FUNDED FACILITIES UPGRADES SUCH AS THE DISTRICT POWER EQUIPMENT SHED, CASTLE ROCK KIOSK WINDOW AND SUNSET FIREWOOD SHED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bonny Hawley Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $169,812 |
Peggy Sue Danielson Operations Dir. | 40 | $135,307 | |
Taylor Dial Finance Dir. | Officer | 40 | $113,861 |
Joanne Kenny Philanthropy Dir. | 40 | $104,154 | |
Jessica Kusz Project Manager | 40 | $106,124 | |
Maggie Mathias Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $712,820 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $332,954 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,045,774 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,969,790 |
Investment income | $12,260 |
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 | $8,027,824 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $318,365 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $122,427 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,152,572 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $52,222 |
Other employee benefits | $288,603 |
Payroll taxes | $272,467 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,490 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,499 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $104,691 |
Advertising and promotion | $226,277 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $92,541 |
Travel | $41,007 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,411 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,574 |
Insurance | $24,720 |
All other expenses | $252,689 |
Total functional expenses | $6,766,969 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,124,423 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,666,527 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $632,157 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $115,124 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,252 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,193,752 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $7,735,235 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,111,578 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,111,578 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,420,939 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $202,718 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,735,235 |