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Amigos De Los Rios

Amigos De Los Rios

Altadena, CA 91001
Tax ID84-1628453

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,630,842

Expenses

$1,571,721

Mission

Our Mission Is To Create A Regional Emerald Necklace Of Sustainable Open "multi-Benefit" Network Of Open Spaces Along Urban Rivers Corridors, Parks And Schools To Connect The "mountains To The Sea"-Protecting The Environment And Public Health While Strengthening Community Life And Responding To Climate Change Challenges For The Benefit Of Current And Future Generations. We Are Committed To Designing Quality Public Environments That Revitalize Urban Neighborhoods Within Economically Disadvantaged Southern California Communities. We Believe That Creating Parks And Trails, Green School Campuses And Improving The Built Environment In Metro Los Angeles Is The Best Form Of Preventive Health For Urban Residents: Equitable Access To Recreation Is A Key Factor In Protecting The Public Health.

About

IN 2005, WE OUTLINED A VISION FOR A REGIONAL EMERALD NECKLACE OF MULTI BENEFIT PARKS FOR PARK DEFICIENT AREAS OF EAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY. SINCE THEN, WE HAVE BEEN WORKING NONSTOP TO REALIZE THIS VISION. WE HAVE FORMED AN ALLIANCE OF PUBLIC AGENCIES, 48 IN NUMBER, KNOWN AS THE EMERALD NECKLACE COALITION. WE CONVENE AND COLLABORATE WITH ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND COMMUNITY SECTORS, AND ACT AS A CATALYST, TO CONTINUALLY WORK TO BRING ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH QUALITY NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO BARREN AND NEGLECTED PUBLIC SPACES INCLUDING PARKS, TRAILS, SCHOOL CAMPUSES AND FLOOD CONTROL CHANNELS. OUR PROJECTS IMPACT MANY COMMUNITIES IN EAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROVIDING EDUCATION ON THE RICH NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE AREA. AT ANY GIVEN TIME WE HAVE MULTIPLE LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION, URBAN GREENING AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS IN PROCESS. CURRENTLY, WE HAVE A MAJOR "EMERALD NECKLACE" MULTI OBJECTIVE GREENWAY IN DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE RIO HONDO AND LOWER LOS ANGELES RIVER. HIGHLIGHTS OF 2018 INCLUDE OUR URBAN FORESTRY IMPROVEMENT GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE/WORK AT WHITTIER NARROWS RECREATION AREA. PROJECTS INCLUDE TRANSFORMATION OF A FORMER BOYS CLUB IN EL MONTE INTO THE MOUNTAIN VIEW FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER. WE FOCUSED ON TREE PLANTING AND IMPROVING URBAN FOREST CANOPY AT UNDERSERVED SCHOOLS AND PARKS OF EAST COUNTY INCLUDING LA PUENTE, MAYWOOD, SOUTHGATE, ATLADENA/PASADENA AND OTHER AREAS. . PROJECTS RECENTLY COMPLETED AND/OR CURRENTLY UNDERWAY INCLUDE: 1) TREE AND NATIVE SHRUB PLANTING & CARE AT SCHOOL CAMPUSES ALONG THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER, RIO HONDO AND THROUGHOUT CITIES OF THE EMERALD NECKLACE REGION-EAST COUNTY LOS ANGELES, 2) EMERALD NECKLACE MULTI-BENEFIT PARKS & GREENWAY PROJECT RIO HONDO RIVER, 3) LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PROP A PROJECTS, 4) HABITAT RESTORATION AT PECK WATER CONSERVATION PARK, 5) PROP A ALTADENA TRIANGLE PARK PROJECT, 6) SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE PLANNING INITIATIVE, 7) EMERALD NECKLACE WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP VOLUNTEER EVENTS- WORKING WITH OVER 100 SCHOOLS,COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL CORPORATIONS TO COMPLETE AND CARE FOR THE EMERALD NECKLACE PROJECTS WHILE EDUCATING LOCAL YOUTH ON NATIVE PLANT CARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WITH OUR SPONSORS REI, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AND OTHERS, 8) THE WELLNESS CENTER PARK AND FITNESS TRAIL AT THE HISTORIC UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA/HOSPITAL FUNDED BY CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS DEPARTMENT AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, 9) MULTI CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE AND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE FOR EMERALD NECKLACE PROJECTS, 10)WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND MENTORING.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “Our mission is to create a regional emerald necklace of sustainable 'multi-benefit' network of open spaces along urban rivers corridors, parks and schools to connect the 'mountains to the sea'-protecting the environment and public health while strengthening community life and responding to climate change challenges for the benefit of current and future generations. we are committed to designing quality public environments that revitalize urban neighborhoods within economically disadvantaged southern california communities. we believe that creating parks and trails, green school campuses and improving the built environment in metro los angeles is the best form of preventive health for urban residents:equitable access to recreation is a key factor in protecting the public health.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Our mission is to create a regional emerald necklace of sustainable 'multi-benefit' network of open spaces along urban rivers corridors, parks and schools to connect the 'mountains to the sea'-protecting the environment and public health while strengthening community life and responding to climate change challenges for the benefit of current and future generations. we are committed to designing quality public environments that revitalize urban neighborhoods within economically disadvantaged southern california communities. we believe that creating parks and trails, green school campuses and improving the built environment in metro los angeles is the best form of preventive health for urban residents:equitable access to recreation is a key factor in protecting the public health.”.

  • The non-profit is operating legally in the state of CA.
  • The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 908 E ALTADENA DRIVE, ALTADENA, CA, 91001 in the filing.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 34 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 $59,121.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 7 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2003.
  • 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 $692,938 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $25,985 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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