Elings Park Foundation

Organization Overview

Elings Park Foundation is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (N11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Elings Park Foundation employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Elings Park 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 12/2021, Elings Park Foundation generated $3.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ELINGS PARK IS THE LARGEST RECREATIONAL COMPLEX IN SANTA BARBARA PROVIDING OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL NEEDS AND CREATING A HEALTHIER AND MORE VIBRANT COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS 230 ACRES, PROVIDING OPEN SPACE, GARDENS, SPECIAL EVENT VENUES AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN AN EXCEPTIONAL SETTING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ELINGS PARK IS THE LARGEST RECREATIONAL COMPLEX IN SANTA BARBARA, PROVIDING OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL NEEDS AND CREATING A HEALTHIER AND MORE VIBRANT COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE A 230-ACRE PARK FOR THE PUBLIC TO ENJOY. THE PARK SERVES OVER 216,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY AND MAINTAINS SPECIAL EVENT VENUES HOSTING OVER 100 GROUPS ANNUALLY FOR WEDDINGS, GRADUATIONS, MEMORIAL SERVICES AND OTHER REVENUE-GENERATING EVENTS. THE PARK IS A DESTINATION WEDDING VENUE AND WINNER OF THE PRESTIGOUS KNOT BEST OF WEDDING AWARD. THE TWO MULTI-USE NATUARL TURF FIELDS SERVE OVER 5,000 SOCCER, RUGBY AND LACROSSE PLAYERS, BOTH YOUTH AND ADULT GROUPS. THE THREE LIGHTED SOFTBALL/BASEBALL FIELDS ARE HOME TO THE LARGEST ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE IN SANTA BARBARA AND TOURNAMENTS THAT SERVE OVER 5,000 PLAYERS. THE SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM IS RATED ONE OF THE BEST PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTY, WITH OVER 900 CHILDREN PARTICIPATING, IN WHICH MANY CHILDREN RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS. OTHER CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE GREAT EGG HUNT SERVE AN ADDITIONAL 1,000 CHILDREN. THE PARK PROVIDES THE ONLY BICYCLE MOTOR CROSS (BMX) AND REMOTE CONTROL CAR TRACK ON THE CENTRAL COAST AND SERVES NEARLY 500 EACH YEAR. THE PARAGLIDING/HANG GLIDING HILL SERVES MORE THAN 500 ANNUALLY. THE VETERANS MEMORIAL RECOGNIZES THOSE FROM SANTA BARBARA WHO DIED SERVING THEIR COUNTRY AND IS HOME FOR MANY MEMORIAL AND VETERAN DAY EVENTS. ELINGS PARK OFFERS THE LARGEST OFF-LEASH DOG PARK IN THE REGION AND THE ELINGS PARK DOG OWNER GROUP CURRENTLY HAS OVER 650 REGISTERED MEMBERS. THE PARK IS AVAILABLE TO MOUNTAIN BIKERS, HIKERS AND WALKERS WHO ENJOY THE MORE THAN SEVEN MILES OF ESTABLISHED TRAILS FOR ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dean Noble
Executive Director
$115,000
John Britton
Treasurer
$0
Patty Bryant
President
$0
Dallas Verhagen
Legal Secretary
$0
Virgil Elings
Director
$0
Bruce Giffin
Director/co-Chair Of Cap Campaign
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Evans Construction
Construction
$353,458
Granite Construction
Construction
$798,856
Oshan Trees Inc
Construction
$104,101
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $116,593
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,885,030
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $47,908
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,001,623
Total Program Service Revenue$584,580
Investment income $45,970
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $124,472
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,756,645

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Elings Park Foundation has recieved totaling $640,505.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Godric Foundation

South Pasadena, CA

PURPOSE: CHALLENGE GRANT $1M FOR TENNIS CTR & $1M FOR ELLINGS PARK

$334,505
Wood-Claeyssens Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: ELINGS PARK FOUNDATION EPIC!

$150,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$72,700
Trek Foundation Inc

Waterloo, WI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ELINGS PARK FOUNDATION IN PROVIDING, PROTECTING, AND DEVELOPING LAND FOR PUBLIC USE BY BIKE RIDERS.

$60,000
June G Outhwaite Irrv Charitable Tr 010298

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: ELINGS PARK TRAIL BEAUTIFICATION AND ACCESS PROJECT

$12,500
Santa Barbara Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$7,300
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,169,527
Earnings$257,281
Net Contributions$366,260
Other Expense$120,000
Ending Balance$3,673,068

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