Guadalupe River Park Conservancy is located in San Jose, CA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Guadalupe River Park Conservancy employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Guadalupe River Park Conservancy 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 12/2021, Guadalupe River Park Conservancy generated $1.2m 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 $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.1% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GUADALUPE RIVER PARK CONSERVANCY PROVIDES COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVE USE OF GUADALUPE RIVER PARK & GARDEN THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES SCIENCE-BASED FIELD TRIPS TO STUDENTS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, ADAPTED FIELD TRIPS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS, FOR HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS AND FOR SCOUTING GROUPS. THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS ALL USE THE PARK AND GARDENS AS A NATURAL LAB TO TEACH HANDS-ON LESSONS AND INSTILL A SENSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES LOW-COST FITNESS, GARDENING, AND OTHER ENRICHMENT CLASSES FOR ADULTS. DUE TO PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS, LARGE GATHERINGS WERE POSTPONED AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS WERE DELIVERED VIRTUALLY (FIELD TRIPS, EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT CLASSES FOR ADULTS, ONLINE PARK TOURS, ETC.).THE ORGANIZATIONS ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOCUS ON PROMOTING THE PARKS USE AND DEVELOPMENT. TRADITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WOULD HOST LARGE-SCALE PUBLIC EVENTS SUCH AS PUMPKINS IN THE PARK AND WINDOW ON THE RIVER PARK TO ENCOURAGE PARK EXPLORATION AND CELEBRATE THE COMMUNITY. DUE TO PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS, WINDOW ON THE RIVER PARK WAS PRODUCED ONLINE AND PUMPKINS IN THE PARK WAS CONVERTED TO A COMMUNITY COVID 19 TESTING FREE FLU SHOT SITE. DURING THE YEAR, STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS MET WITH LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS TO PROMOTE PARK DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY.STEWARDSHIP INCLUDES RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS, INDIVIDUALS, AND CORPORATE GROUPS TO HELP CARE FOR A HISTORIC ORCHARD, A ROSE GARDEN AND OTHER DEMONSTRATION GARDENS THROUGH INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. THESE BEAUTIFICATION EFFORTS ARE CRITICAL TO THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AND BENEFIT THE CHINOOK SALMON AND THE STEELHEAD TROUT IN THE RIVER. VOLUNTEERS HELP WITH RIVER CLEAN UP, FESTIVAL STAFFING AND OTHER TASKS AS NECESSARY. THE ORGANIZATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COVERING THE MAINTENANCE COSTS OF THE ALL-ABILITIES ROTARY CHILDRENS PLAY GARDEN AND TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES CONTINUED WITH SMALLER GROUPS FOR ONLY OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES, IN ADHERENCE TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY GUIDELINES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jason Su Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $134,039 |
Marguerite Lee President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Mccarroll Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jodi Starbird Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erica Carr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Kennedy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $7,522 |
Fundraising events | $127,467 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $311,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $643,878 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,049 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,090,367 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $61,119 |
Investment income | $2,140 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $142 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $324 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,154,092 |
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. | $136,879 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,972 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $478,068 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $325 |
Other employee benefits | $17,016 |
Payroll taxes | $47,067 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,828 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $118,175 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $45,398 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $119,866 |
Travel | $15 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,886 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,818 |
Insurance | $7,370 |
All other expenses | $997 |
Total functional expenses | $1,070,101 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $814,354 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $146,282 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,307 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,318 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $19,739 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $998,000 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $115,365 |
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 | $115,365 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $165,069 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $717,566 |
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 | $998,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Guadalupe River Park Conservancy has recieved totaling $222,942.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Health Trust San Jose, CA PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $61,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $56,999 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Environment | $42,500 |
The Leo M Shortino Foundation San Jose, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
The Leo M Shortino Foundation San Jose, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
William H Cilker Family Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Environment | $12,000 |
Beg. Balance | $17,681 |
Earnings | $20 |
Ending Balance | $17,701 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Peninsula Open Space Trust Palo Alto, CA | $318,771,213 | $30,206,948 |
Friends Of The Urban Forests San Francisco, CA | $3,974,896 | $3,821,029 |
The East Cut Community Benefit District San Francisco, CA | $5,881,818 | $4,536,554 |
Mission Viejo Environmental Assoc Irvine, CA | $1,825,665 | $3,094,990 |
Friends Of Trees Portland, OR | $2,487,496 | $3,278,068 |
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship Quincy, CA | $1,393,434 | $2,184,509 |
Hollywood Beautification Team Hollywood, CA | $4,643,994 | $1,882,716 |
Pacoima Beautiful Pacoima, CA | $1,432,847 | $1,936,426 |
Lake County Umbrella Watershed Council Paisley, OR | $371,645 | $1,294,360 |
Ejewel Foundation Rowland Heights, CA | $11,126,912 | $11,115,731 |
San Francisco Clean City Coalition San Francisco, CA | $2,518,503 | $1,284,494 |
Solve Portland, OR | $3,746,880 | $2,245,258 |