Friends Of Santa Cruz County Parks is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (A19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Friends Of Santa Cruz County Parks employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Santa Cruz County 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 12/2022, Friends Of Santa Cruz County Parks generated $887.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, IMPROVE AND PROMOTE THE USE OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACES FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT ALL GENERATIONS IN OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INVEST IN PLACES: PARKS AND OUTDOOR SPACES SUPPORT OUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE. HOWEVER, PARKS ACREAGE IS NOT DISTRIBUTED EQUALLY AND BASIC PARK UPGRADES ARE UNDERFUNDED. WE SUPPORT COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PARK IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGNS.
INVEST IN PEOPLE: TIME IN NATURE CAN IMPROVE MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH. HOWEVER, NOT EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO THOSE BENEFITS. WE DEVELOP PROGRAMS DESIGNED WITH COMMUNITY TO BROADEN REPRESENTATIVE PARTICIPATION IN AND BENEFIT FROM OUR PARKS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mariah Roberts Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $120,217 |
Teresa Corwin Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Kate Pavao Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kim Said Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Francisco Estrada Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Guerrero Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $116,559 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $770,550 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $887,109 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $887,109 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $659,107 |
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. | $120,679 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,549 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $137,666 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $834 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $22,482 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,134 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $25,363 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,668 |
Office expenses | $1,742 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $900 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $400 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $9,515 |
All other expenses | $335 |
Total functional expenses | $1,053,410 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $719,761 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $128,852 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $848,613 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,233 |
Grants payable | $566,016 |
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 | $573,249 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $196,507 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $78,857 |
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 | $848,613 |
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of Santa Cruz County Parks has awarded $41,160 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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SAVED BY NATURE | | | $5,160 |
TANNERY WORLD DANCE | | | $36,000 |