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 06/2021, Friends Of Santa Cruz State Parks employed 129 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 06/2021, Friends Of Santa Cruz State Parks generated $7.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 6 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
2021
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; TECHNOLOGY; EQUITY AND OUTREACH; ACCOUNTING; STRATEGIC PLANNING; AND COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS.SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE PAST YEAR INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: LAUNCHED THE BEACH WHEELCHAIRS PROGRAM, DOUBLING THE NUMBER OF CHAIRS AT LOCAL BEACHES.EMPLOYED 102 FIELD STAFF TO SUPPORT PARK OPERATIONS.FUNDED THE POWER EQUIPMENT SHED AT THE DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS IN FELTON.SUPPORTED EXPANSION OF ONLINE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.PROVIDED MATERIALS FOR NISENE MARKS ROAD REPAIRS AND CASTLE ROCK LEGACY PARKING LOT RESTRIPING.FUNDED 12 STATE PARK POSITIONS INCLUDING AN HISTORIAN, MAINTENANCE AIDES, PARK AIDES, AND ROAD AND TRAILS STAFF. FUNDED 35 STATE PARK INTERPRETERS WHO PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT LOCAL PARKS AND BEACHES.RAISED AWARENESS OF HOW THE COMMUNITY CAN HELP PRESERVE THE MONARCH POPULATION AT NATURAL BRIDGES AND LIGHTHOUSE FIELD.INSTALLED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF INTERACTIVE HOUSE MUSEUM AT CASTRO ADOBE STATE HISTORIC PARK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bonny Hawley Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $175,539 |
Taylor Dial Finance Dir. | Officer | 40 | $118,645 |
Dorian Seamster Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Van Vliet Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nikolara Dunbar-Jansons Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maggie Mathias Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $722,138 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $389,058 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,111,196 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,171,439 |
Investment income | $6,709 |
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 | $7,296,539 |
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. | $332,471 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $129,118 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,725,991 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $52,868 |
Other employee benefits | $328,194 |
Payroll taxes | $252,990 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,470 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $160,960 |
Advertising and promotion | $163,129 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $60,365 |
Travel | $34,029 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,895 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,647 |
Insurance | $25,041 |
All other expenses | $267,566 |
Total functional expenses | $5,852,599 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,062,164 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,518,696 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $431,320 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $122,646 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,344 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,200,326 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $7,340,496 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,264,874 |
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 | $712,820 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,977,694 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,205,588 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $157,214 |
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 | $7,340,496 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Friends Of Santa Cruz State Parks has recieved totaling $52,049.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Aptos, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $20,695 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $20,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,535 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $219 |
Milton Meyer Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $100 |
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Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | $13,752,426 | $12,597,004 |
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