Regional Parks Foundation
Regional Parks Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The Regional Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1969 to support the East Bay Regional Park District through fundraising to provide universal access, environmental stewardship, educational and recreational programs and the acquisition of parklands.
About
At the Regional Parks Foundation we believe connections with nature are critical for leading a healthy, balanced life. Every day, we provide resources to ensure underserved populations have equal access to nature through the East Bay Regional Park District's parks, trails, programs and services. When we do, lives are changed, and we inspire the next generation of environmental stewards to value and protect open space and the environment.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “The foundation's mission is to provide broader public access to the park district's 73 regional parks, 1,250 miles of trails, and 40 miles of shoreline that make up more than 120,000 acres throughout alameda and contra costa counties. over the years, the foundation's commitment has remained steadfast in its pursuit to increase visitation and engagement for those underserved, at-risk, disabled, and low-income populations wishing to partake in the multitude of offerings within the regional parks landscape and service delivery - an initiative fittingly called, "access for all."in addition to fundraising on behalf of the regional parks' programs, services, and resource protection projects, the foundation also holds and invests funds for future use by the park district. through a variety of broad-based initiatives, the foundation is able to meet its ongoing mission through special capital projects, membership, environmental conservation, legacy, and campership programs. each of these specia”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “The regional parks foundation encourages private contributions in support of the east bay regional park district.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is CA.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2019 is PO BOX 21074 CRESTMONT STATION, OAKLAND, CA, 946201074.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 0 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,181,867.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1969.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $246,046 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.