Washington State Parks Foundation

Organization Overview

Washington State Parks Foundation is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (N12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Washington State Parks Foundation employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington State Parks 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, Washington State Parks Foundation generated $654.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $495.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.7% 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

TO SOLICIT SUPPORT FOR WASHINGTON STATE PARKS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

IMPROVE: PROVIDING GRANTS AND BUILDING CAPACITY TO IMPLEMENT CRITICAL STATE PARKS PROJECTS. IN 2021, THIS PROGRAM FUNDED 21 PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GRANTS ACROSS THE STATE AND INITIATED A WILDLIFE RESEARCH STUDY OF WESTERN WASHINGTON LOCATIONS. FIVE NONPROFITS RECEIVED SUPPORT FOR THEIR WORK TO RESTORE AND IMPROVE STATE PARKS.


CONNECT: BUILDING AN ENGAGED AND INFORMED STATE PARKS COMMUNITY. CRITICAL TO OUR MISSION IS BUILDING A PARKS COMMUNITY AND CONNECTING PEOPLE TO SHARED EXPERIENCES IN NATURE. WE SUPPORTED OUTREACH FOR VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING TO HELP PREPARE FIRST-TIME VISITORS, COMMUNICATIONS TO EXTEND SAFE WINTER RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES ALONG I90 AND INCREASED COORDINATION WITH STATE PARKS TO ALIGN MESSAGES. WE REACHED OUT TO OVER 200,000 PARKS USERS AND OUR OVER 7000 DONORS WHO ACT ON BEHALF OF OUR MISSION AND GIVE TO, ADVOCATE FOR AND TREASURE OUR STATE PARKS.


WELCOMING FOR ALL: CONNECTING PEOPLE AND CELEBRATING THEIR DIVERSE TRADITIONS AT STATE PARKS. THE PROGRAM PURPOSE IS TO HELP STATE PARKS REALIZE ITS MISSION AND VISION THAT PARKS "CONNECT ALL WASHINGTONIANS TO THEIR DIVERSE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ENSURE PARKS ARE "CHERISHED DESTINATIONS WITH NATURAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, ARTISTIC, AND INTERPRETIVE EXPERIENCES". THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED A STUDY AND ENGAGEMENT WITH 140 DIVERSE VISITORS TO SECURE FEEDBACK TO REDESIGN PARKS FACILITIES TO MAKE THEM MORE WELCOMING FOR FIRST-TIME VISITORS. A MATCH IS PROVIDED TO A GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS - FOLK & TRADITIONAL ARTS PROGRAM THAT FUNDED 12 CONCERTS AT DECEPTION PASS AND CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT STATE PARKS WHILE PROVIDING 30 PAID OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, CRAFTSPEOPLE, AND OTHER CULTURE BEARERS REPRESENTING WASHINGTON'S DIVERSE HERITAGE. OTHER PROGRAMS ARE DEDICATED TO ADDRESS PARK ACCESS BARRIERS BY TRIPLING THE NUMBERS OF FREE DAY PASSES LOANED BY LIBRARIES TO UNDERSERVED FAMILIES.


OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE CAPACITY BUILDING AND SPONSORING NONPROFITS THAT ARE FRIENDS OF STATE PARKS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Floberg
Executive Director
$75,165
Brandon Middaugh
Vice Chair
$0
Michael Wanderer
Secretary
$0
David Ammons
Chair
$0
Nathan Engman
Treasurer
$0
Andrew Elofson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $26,277
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$628,109
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,420
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$654,386
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $77
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $654,463

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Washington State Parks Foundation has recieved totaling $1,210.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Jku Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$1,000
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc

Billings, MT

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$210
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