San Diego Parks Foundation

Organization Overview

San Diego Parks Foundation is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, San Diego Parks Foundation employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Diego Parks Foundation 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 12/2023, San Diego Parks Foundation generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO THROUGH EQUITABLE INVESTMENTS IN PARKS, GREENSPACE, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.VISON - EVERY SAN DIEGAN HAS ACCESS TO QUALITY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AS PART OF A SAFE, HEALTHY, RESILIENT, AND THRIVING COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GENERAL PROGRAMSTHE SAN DIEGO PARKS FOUNDATION (SDPF) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2018 TO SUPPORT PARK FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS. SDPFS VISION IS EVERY SAN DIEGAN HAS ACCESS TO QUALITY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AS PART OF A SAFE, HEALTHY, RESILIENT, AND THRIVING COMMUNITY. SDPFS MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT SAN DIEGO THROUGH EQUITABLE INVESTMENTS IN PARKS, GREENSPACE, AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. SDPFS OFFERS THREE PILLARS OF SUPPORT: ACTIVATING PUBLIC SPACES, INVESTING AND BEAUTIFYING PARK FACILITIES, AND HAS BECOME A LEADING LOCAL VOICE IN ADVOCATING FOR ADOPTING AND CHANGING PARK POLICIES THAT HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO REDUCING SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES.


URBAN FORESTRY & GREENINGGROWING THE URBAN CANOPY BY PLANTING TREES HELPS REDUCE POLLUTANT RUN-OFF, MITIGATES CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENHANCES SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT. MORE THAN 350 TREES HAVE BEEN PLANTED. OTHER INITIATIVES, INCLUDE ESTABLISHING THE FIRST PROGRAM GARDEN AND THE FIRST COMMUNITY GARDEN IN A CITY PARK ARE UNDERWAY.


PARK AMBASSADOR PROGRAMTHE PARK AMBASSADOR PROGRAM IS A YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE THAT PROVIDES PARTICIPATING YOUNG ADULTS 16-24 THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND PREPARE FOR CAREERS IN PUBLIC SERVICE, GAIN VALUABLE LEADERSHIP SKILLS, BUILD THEIR RESUME AND CAREER PATH AND MAKE LIFE-LONG CONNECTIONS. THE PROGRAM LAUNCHED IN APRIL 2022 AND A TOTAL OF 84 YOUTH HAVE GRADUATED THE PROGRAM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jon Hinkin
Executive Dir.
$54,596
Leona Sublett
President & CEO
$423
Michel Anderson
Chairperson
$0
Vicki Granowitz
Vice Chair
$0
Martha Phillips
Treasurer
$0
Bill Anderson
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$96,388
Related organizations$0
Government grants $62,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,236,373
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,395,261
Total Program Service Revenue$45,440
Investment income $3,408
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$19,076
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,425,033

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