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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jon Hinkin Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $54,596 |
Leona Sublett President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $423 |
Michel Anderson Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Vicki Granowitz Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Martha Phillips Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Bill Anderson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $56,596 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,698 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $121,710 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $18,099 |
Payroll taxes | $14,940 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $57,174 |
Advertising and promotion | $59,199 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,443 |
All other expenses | $1,900 |
Total functional expenses | $1,115,696 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $702,065 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $41,779 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,909 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $52,210 |
Total assets | $798,963 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $85,239 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $41,350 |
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 | $126,589 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $292,087 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $380,287 |
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 | $798,963 |