Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy employed 359 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Golden Gate National Parks 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 09/2023, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy generated $52.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $51.8m during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $92,748,756. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVE GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARKS; ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCE; BUILD A DEDICATED COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PARK PLACES & INNOVATION = PARK ENHANCEMENTS AND RESTORATIONPARK PROJECTS & CONSERVATION FOCUSED ON CHINA BEACH PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING TO PHASE 2 WITH NPS, ROY'S REDWOODS PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION WITH MARIN COUNTY, AND CONTINUED PLANNING FOR THE ALCATRAZ EMBARKATION CAF AND RETAIL WITH NPS, THE BOTHIN MARSH ELEVATED PATHWAY AND MARSH RESTORATION IN MARIN COUNTY. WE COMPLETED A MARIN COUNTY WIDE FOREST RESILIENCE STRATEGY TO GUIDE FOREST STEWARDSHIP ACTIONS, AS WELL AS AN UPDATE TO THE PEAK HEALTH REPORT FOR MOUNT TAMALPAIS. COMMUNITY SCIENCE AND NURSERY PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO ENGAGE STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN SCIENTIFIC MONITORING AND CLIMATE IMPACTS TO THE PARKLANDS.
PARK INTERPRETATION & VISITOR SERVICESALCATRAZ TOUR HAD INCREASED THEIR BOAT SCHEDULE TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS IN FY2023. TOTAL NET REVENUE INCREASE FROM $17 MILLION (FY22) TO $21 MILLION (FY23.)
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS = YOUTH PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTYOUTH PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT SERVES YOUNG PEOPLE IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, PROJECT BASED AND SERVICE LEARNING THROUGH A POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT APPROACH THAT BUILDS LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR POSITIVE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE. YOUTH PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT HAS ENGAGED OVER 99,000 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, INTERNSHIPS AND BY ENGAGING WITH THE PUBLIC IN THE PRESIDIO AND BEYOND. THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TEAM DESIGNED AND FACILITATED 33 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT CONNECTED OUR LOCAL FAMILIES AND YOUTH TO NATURE, SCIENCE, CULTURE AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THESE PROGRAMS WERE HOSTED AT PARK SITES ACROSS SAN MATEO, SAN FRANCISCO AND MARIN COUNTY, NAMELY, RANCHO CORRAL DE TIERRA, MILAGRA RIDGE, MORI POINT, PRESIDIO TUNNEL TOPS, LANDS END, ALCATRAZ ISLAND, HAWK HILL, TENNESSEE VALLEY AND MUIR WOODS. THE TEAM PARTNERED WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS LATINO OUTDOORS, AYUDANDO LATINOS A SOAR, PUENTE, ARAB RESOURCE AND ORGANIZING CENTER, RAFIKI, THE VA WARRIOR PROGRAM, AND LIBRARIES IN ALL THREE COUNTIES TO PRIORITIZE SERVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES WHO HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED, AND DON'T OFTEN FEEL WELCOME IN THE PARKS. TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO ACCESS TO NATURE, WE BROUGHT OUR TWO MOBILE TRAILHEADS, THE TAM VAN AND ROVING RANGER, NATURE POP-UPS, TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN ALL THREE COUNTIES BY ATTENDING IMPORTANT COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS HOSTED BY THE COMMUNITY. FINALLY, WE HAVE CONTINUED OUR TRI-AGENCY PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE WELCOMING, SAFE, AND JOYFUL CO-CREATED PROGRAMS AT PRESIDIO'S TUNNEL TOPS, INCLUDING CARNAVAL ENSAYO, PCHUM BEN, AND ACCESS TO ADVENTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Staci Slaughter Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Martha Ehmann Conte Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Murray Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melanie Pena Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gordon Ritter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Grace Won Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Marin Municipal Water District Landscaping Services For Fuel Reduction | 9/29/23 | $1,300,018 |
Mal Warwick & Associates Inc Professional Fundraising | 9/29/23 | $743,661 |
Xantrion It Contract Services | 9/29/23 | $628,451 |
Alfonso Gallegos Inc Landscaping Services | 9/29/23 | $432,540 |
Mccalls Catering & Events Catering And Equipment Rental | 9/29/23 | $414,121 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $679,872 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,492,473 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,580,291 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,382 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,752,636 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $21,860,070 |
Investment income | $892,286 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $5,747 |
Net Rental Income | $98,921 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $27,555 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$100,554 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $11,360,956 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $52,899,906 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,913,517 |
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. | $2,071,526 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $771,904 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $17,183,380 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,698,094 |
Payroll taxes | $1,499,129 |
Fees for services: Management | $19,294 |
Fees for services: Legal | $179,381 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $187,422 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $474,669 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $170,701 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,526,226 |
Advertising and promotion | $50,457 |
Office expenses | $2,781,143 |
Information technology | $1,483,288 |
Royalties | $36,602 |
Occupancy | $2,015,704 |
Travel | $358,074 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $16,609 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $417,880 |
Insurance | $449,028 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $51,821,463 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,059,319 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,255,687 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,172,444 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,197,877 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,277,392 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,587,215 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $866,036 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $16,614,403 |
Investments—other securities | $5,673,413 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,178,122 |
Total assets | $80,881,908 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,664,597 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $484,317 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $712,629 |
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 | $6,155,198 |
Total liabilities | $15,016,741 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $29,372,999 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $36,492,168 |
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 | $80,881,908 |
Over the last fiscal year, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has awarded $10,913,516 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE PRESIDIO TRUST PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS, PRIMARILY CONSTRUCTION OF THE TUNNEL TOPS PROJECT. | $9,206,565 |
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT INTERPRETIVE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL PROJECTS. | $1,695,951 |
REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT OF RAPTOR RESEARCH AT HULL LAB/ANIMAL SCIENCE | $11,000 |