California State Parks Foundation
- Assets
- $15.4m
- Revenue
- $10.2m
- Investments
- $314.7k
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 11/1969
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 94-1707583
Organization Overview
California State Parks Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1969. 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 06/2021, California State Parks Foundation employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California State 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 06/2021, California State Parks Foundation generated $10.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.9m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, California State Parks Foundation has awarded 180 individual grants totaling $10,755,325. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN CALIFORNIA'S STATE PARKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS AND PARK PARTNERS, WE WORKED TOGETHER TO ADDRESS PARK IMPROVEMENTS, CLIMATE RESILIENCY, ECOLOGICAL VALUE, AND MORE. WITH THE YOSEMITE SLOUGH WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECT AT CANDLESTICK POINT STATE RECREATION AREA, WE SUPPORTED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE URBAN PARK, ENHANCED ITS ECOLOGICAL VALUE, AND PREPARED IT FOR PUBLIC ACCESS, EDUCATION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH. WE SUPPORTED STATE PARKS THROUGH THE WILDFIRES OF 2020 VIA OUR WILDFIRE RELIEF GRANTS AND FURTHER DISTRIBUTED A TOTAL OF $135,092 IN WILDFIRE RESILIENCY AND PREVENTION GRANTS TO ASSESS, RESTORE, AND PREPARE PARKLANDS WHILE EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY AND RAISING THEIR AWARENESS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND CLIMATE-RESILIENT ACTIVITIES.
ENGAGING COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OUR STATE PARKS FACE, BUILD A NETWORK OF PARK STEWARDS, AND ENSURE THAT PARKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AND RELEVANT TO ALL. OVERALL, OUR VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY PROVIDED 1,748 HOURS OF SERVICE EQUATING TO 781 NATIVE PLANTS INSTALLED, 30 MILES OF TRAIL RESTORED, 130,684 SQUARE FEET OF FIRE BUFFER ZONES CREATED, AND OVER 175 BAGS OF TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTED. OUR EARTH DAY CLIMATE ACTION 2021 GRANTED A TOTAL OF $51,902 TO 12 STATE PARKS AND PARK PARTNERS TO SUPPORT VEGETATION MANAGEMENT NEEDS AS WELL AS ONGOING MAINTENANCE NEEDS, INCLUDING TRAILS AND FENCING.
THROUGH ADVOCACY, WE ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF STATE PARKS AND TO MAKE CHANGE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CALIFORNIA'S FIRST PARTNER JENNIFER SIEBEL NEWSOM AND MANY PARTNERS, WE ESTABLISHED STRONGER ACCESS TO PARKS THROUGH THE PATHWAYS TO PARKS INITIATIVE. WE ENGAGED THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VIRTUAL EVENTS AND WEBINARS TO ADDRESS CURRENT ISSUES FACING STATE PARKS WHILE ADDRESSING THE CRITICAL VALUE PARKS PROVIDE.
THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORTER OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WHO PARTNER WITH CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS IN THEIR AREA ACROSS THE STATE. THE FOUNDATION MADE PRO-BONO SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THESE GROUPS THROUGH A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER, INCLUDING FUNDRAISING, CAPACITY-BUILDING AND OTHER KEY ELEMENTS OF ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FOR SEVERAL OTHER PARKS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. MAJOR GRANTS FOR FISCAL SPONSORS INCLUDED SILVER STRAND STATE BEACH FENCING PROJECT AND THE RESTORATION OF THE PIGEON POINT LIGHTHOUSE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rachel Norton Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $165,884 |
Kurt Hagen Director Of Finance And Operations | Officer | 37.5 | $151,508 |
Randy Widera Director Of Philanthropy | 37.5 | $136,763 | |
Holly Martinez Dir Advocacy & Prgms (thru 12/9/20) | 37.5 | $132,988 | |
Ashley Tittle Director Of Engagement | 37.5 | $131,130 | |
Catherine Fisher Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Concord Litho Group Inc Fundraising Consultant | 6/29/21 | $1,881,921 |
Newport One Inc Fundraising Consultant | 6/29/21 | $179,181 |
Almaden Fulfillment | 6/29/21 | $112,776 |
Names In The News List Provider | 6/29/21 | $116,620 |
Literacy For Environmental Justice Planting | 6/29/21 | $108,287 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,841,126 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,361,411 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,340,255 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $369,332 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,542,792 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $248,605 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $211,513 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,204 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,182,673 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,741,176 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $186,505 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $729,334 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $263,857 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,018,674 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $71,781 |
| Other employee benefits | $124,257 |
| Payroll taxes | $126,063 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $32,800 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $61,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $42,013 |
| Fees for services: Other | $70,595 |
| Advertising and promotion | $309,674 |
| Office expenses | $582,425 |
| Information technology | $347,108 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $397,357 |
| Travel | $10,603 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,734 |
| Interest | $3,359 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $134,950 |
| Insurance | $25,468 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,941,654 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,428,335 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,037,413 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $298,231 |
| 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 | $529,124 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $225,856 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,603,875 |
| Investments—other securities | $314,720 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $15,437,554 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $332,246 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $241,965 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $1,048,706 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $379,686 |
| Other liabilities | $67,204 |
| Total liabilities | $2,069,807 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,122,949 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,244,798 |
| 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 | $15,437,554 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California State Parks Foundation has awarded $2,687,459 in support to 25 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CANDLESTICK POINT STATE RECR PURPOSE: EARTH DAY 2021 SUPPORT FOR YOSEMITE SLOUGH OPEN HOUSE EVENT, YOSEMITE SLOUGH PROJECT | $2,062,344 |
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION SILVER STRAND STATE BEACH PURPOSE: ANNUAL SILVER STRAND GRANT | $200,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: YOSEMITE SLOUGH PLANT STORAGE AND DELIVERY FEES | $99,360 |
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION CUYAMACA RANCHO STATE PARK PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR REFORESTATION PROJECT | $46,928 |
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ANO NUEVO STATE PARK PURPOSE: FY2020/21 STEELE RANCH ENDOWMENT DISBURSEMENT | $39,470 |
Newport Coast, CA PURPOSE: DEC 2020: EARTH DAY GRANT 2021, MAY 2021: WILDFIRE RESILIENCY AND PREVENTION GRANT | $30,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that California State Parks Foundation has recieved totaling $5,100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Branson Family Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
Charles A Becker Foundation Buellton, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,758,409 |
| Earnings | $986,659 |
| Other Expense | $102,315 |
| Ending Balance | $4,642,753 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco Parks Alliance San Francisco, CA | $18,998,455 | $13,460,764 |
Yosemite Foundation San Francisco, CA | $37,489,073 | $19,130,679 |
California State Parks Foundation San Francisco, CA | $15,437,554 | $10,182,673 |
Western National Parks Association Tucson, AZ | $16,969,884 | $10,617,011 |
City Fields Foundation San Francisco, CA | $32,251 | $525,011 |
Cherokee Memorial Park Lodi, CA | $30,465,199 | $7,494,218 |
Save Mount Diablo Walnut Creek, CA | $23,107,721 | $3,476,517 |
Crystal Cove Conservancy Newport Coast, CA | $7,212,040 | $4,737,613 |
Roosevelt Memorial Park Asso Gardena, CA | $6,728,586 | $5,961,574 |
Oaks Park Association Portland, OR | $15,243,848 | $2,154,099 |
Oakland Childrens Fairyland Inc Oakland, CA | $2,041,774 | $4,880,926 |
Gage Canal Company Riverside, CA | $3,778,956 | $3,287,704 |