Friends Of Griffith Park is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Griffith Park 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 12/2023, Friends Of Griffith Park generated $196.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $136.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE & PROTECT GRIFFITH PARK'S NATURAL & HISTORIC FEATURES FOR THIS GENERATION & FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY. WE RESTORE & ENHANCE PARK NATURAL & DEVELOPED ASSETS & PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE OF ITS NATURAL & HUMAN HISTORY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION AND SERVICES: STUDIES, SURVEYS, RESOURCE ENHANCEMENTS, TRAINING, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS, RESTORATIONS, DEFENDING ENCROACHMENTS AND ADVERSE IMPACTS
HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION: CONTINUE FERN DELL REVITALIZATION PROGRAM; IMPROVE HISTORIC CULTURAL LANDSCAPE THROUGH PLANTING; EXPANSION OF PUBLIC PLACES THROUGH GRANTS AND LAND PROJECTS.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: PRINTED NEWSLETTERS REACHING NEARLY 10,000 RESIDENTS TWICE YEARLY; WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT; PUBLIC LECTURES, HIKES, INTERPRETIVE OUTINGS WITH AT-RISK YOUTH, TOPICS INCLUDE LIVING WITH WILDLIFE, RODENTICIDES, RESPECT FOR NATURE, SCIENCE, PARK HISTORY; COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gerry Hans President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Marian Dodge Director | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Mary Button VP Finance | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Laura Howe VP Vol Services | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Kathryn Louyse VP Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Dora Herrara VP Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $105,670 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $950 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $80,551 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $187,171 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $9,523 |
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 | -$84 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $196,610 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,242 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,935 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $52,888 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,066 |
Office expenses | $1,488 |
Information technology | $2,044 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,356 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,425 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,645 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $136,503 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $249,317 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $512,320 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,438 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $763,075 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $111 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $111 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $762,964 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $763,075 |