Sierra State Parks Foundation
Sierra State Parks Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Sierra State Parks Foundation (SSPF) is to provide critically needed financial support and advocacy to the Lake Tahoe-Donner State Parks for education, interpretation, restoration and preservation consistent with the mission of California State Parks. We fund projects and educational programs that connect park visitors with our rich natural resources and cultural heritage. Because of this work and advocacy our parks will continue to be places of education and inspiration for generations to come.
About
Education and Interpretation: Through our operation of three visitor centers and four retail sites focusing on products that enhance the visitor experience, we impact the experience of over 800,000 State Park visitors annually. We provide funding for state parks to hire professional education staff which provide programming all year. SSPF funded 14 interpretive panels and staff provided historic house tours to over 26,000 visitors and published a comprehensive Teachers Guide for the Donner Visitor Center. A complete list is on Schedule O.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The sierra state parks foundation provides critically needed financial and professional support to the lake tahoe-donner sierra state parks for education, restoration, and cultural and environmental preservation in partnership with california state parks.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Interpretation, education, preservation and restoration of the california state parks in the lake tahoe-truckee area.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2019 is PO Box 28, Tahoe City, CA, 96145.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has reported a total of 25 employees on their form.
- 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 between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$31,344.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1974.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $415,629 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $91,046 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 fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.