Friends of the Palo Alto Parks
Friends of the Palo Alto Parks
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About this organization
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
Work with the city of palo alto and other groups to have the best parks and open spaces for the city.
- Revenue reported was $8,680.
- Expenses reported were $28,569.
- Other expenses reported $24,394.
- The non-profit reported a excess or deficit for -$19,889.
- Other compensation reported was $0.
- Contributions, gifts, and grants reported were $8,628.
- The non-profit filed a copy of the returns in CA.
Accomplishments
- Enhancements to heritage park that included an additional table, 3 additional benches, and new concrete curbing and surfacing in the picnic area Expenses $0.
- The magical bridge playground is heralded as the nation's most innovative inclusive public playground designed to be a place where everyone can play. the project is a partnership between the friends of the palo alto parks (fopap) and the city of palo alto. the playground opened in april 2015 and there is continuing support for programs at the park for the benefit of all. continuing programs include a summer music series, special events at the park such as visual magic for visually impaired, and a kindness ambassador program that promotes inclusive play. a new element was animal assisted happiness. Expenses $0.
- The maintenance and enhancement of the california native plant plot in bol park is paid for by using the 501(c)(3) structure and administrative services of fopap. this year the design of an additional plot was started. Expenses $0.