Guadalupe River Park Conservancy

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jason Su
Executive Dir.
$134,039
Marguerite Lee
President
$0
Charles Mccarroll
Vice President
$0
Jodi Starbird
Past President
$0
Erica Carr
Secretary
$0
Dan Kennedy
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Guadalupe River Park Conservancy has recieved totaling $222,942.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$17,681
Earnings$20
Ending Balance$17,701

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