Sierra State Parks Foundation
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $960.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Tahoe City, CA
- Founding
- 12/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 94-2538013
Organization Overview
Sierra State Parks Foundation is located in Tahoe City, CA. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Sierra State Parks Foundation employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sierra 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 12/2023, Sierra State Parks Foundation generated $960.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $952.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 8 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
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION/INTERPRETATION: 1. OUR HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM GUIDES TEAM FOR VIKINGHSOLM AND THE HELLMAN-EHRMAN ESTATE INSPIRED 17,241 VISITORS WITH HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM TOURS, INCLUDING 1,293 FREE TOURS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN. 2. SSPF STAFF WELCOMED 52,624 VISITORS TO THE VISITOR CENTERS OPERATED BY SSPF (SUGAR PINE POINT AND VIKINGSHOLM). IN ADDITION, OUR STAFF SUPPLEMENTED STATE PARKS STAFF AT THE DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK VISITOR CENTER FOR 6 MONTHS IN 2023. 3. WE COLLABORATED WITH STATE PARKS WITH THE PRODUCTION OF MAJOR OUTREACH EVENTS THAT INCLUDED: DONNER LEGACY DAY, PINE LODGE 150TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, FREE SKI DAY AT THE PARK, AND THE SIGNING OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS AND THE WASHOE NATION. 4. SSPF SUPPORTED A LARGE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING PROVIDED BY THE TALENTED INTERPRETIVE STAFF OF CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS. OUR SUPPORT INCLUDED CONSIDERABLE FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO PAY FOR PARK INTERPRETIVE STAFF, PURCHASING THE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TO SUPPORT THESE PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT THAT HELPED IN PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION. THESE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS THAT BOUGHT FREE EDUCATIONAL AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM TO OVER 22,094 PARK VISITORS IN 2023. THESE PROGRAMS RANGED FROM RAFTING EXPERIENCES ON DONNER LAKE, SUPPORTING THE DOCENT PROGRAM THAT BRINGS DAILY HISTORIC TOURS AT THE DONNER VISITOR CENTER AND SCHOOL GROUP PROGRAMMING, JUNIOR RANGERS, TABLING THAT BROUGHT PROGRAMS TO WHERE PEOPLE ARE AT EMERALD BAY AND SUGAR PINE POINT SP, AND VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO CLASSROOMS AROUND THE COUNTRY.
CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE RESTORATION: 1. SSPF FUNDED RESTORATION AND ON-GOING MAINTENANCE PROJECTS AT VIKINGSHOLM. 2024 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED THE COMPLETION OF THE RESTORATION OF THE GARAGE AND LAKESIDE ENTRY DOORS; WE WORKED WITH STATE PARKS TO FORWARD THE ON-GOING PROJECTS OF THE TURRET RESTORATION, ROOF REPAIRS AND LAKESIDE SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO STOP THE DEGRATION OF THE LANDSCAPE BY THE ESTIMATED 1.5 MILLION VISITORS TO THIS POPULAR EMERALD BAY BEACH. 2. WE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION NEEDS OF THE HELLMAN-EHRMAN ESTATE (PINE LODGE) TO INCLUDE THE HISTORIC GARDEN, REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PLASTER REPAIR NEEDS, SIDING AND ROOF REPAIRS AND GENERAL UPKEEP.
ADMINISTRATION: 1. OUR CONTRACT WITH TAHOE TECH HAS RESULTED IN US DUCKING SEVERAL CYBER-ATTACKS AND PHISHING EPISODES. 2.WE HAVE NEGOTIATED FOR OUR NEEDED ON-GOING SERVICES AT DISCOUNTED RATES, WHEN POSSIBLE, BRINGING A HIGHER VALUE TO SSPF. AS OF 2024, WE ARE NOW OFFERING A SOLID BLUE CROSS HEALTH PLAN, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, RETIREMENT BENEFITS THAT INCLUDE A 3% MATCH, 10 PAID HOLIDAYS, FLEX-TIME (WHEN FEASIBLE), UP TO THREE WEEKS OF HOLIDAYS (DEPENDING ON TIME WITH SSPF) AND A POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heidi Doyle Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $92,877 |
Kerry Andres Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Robertson Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Wes Kuguni Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Suzanne Larsen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Grove Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $33,102 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $193,008 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,892 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $241,110 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $275,110 |
| Investment income | $67,606 |
| 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 | $376,498 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $960,324 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $176,279 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,877 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,288 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $432,238 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $49,639 |
| Payroll taxes | $48,251 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,056 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,425 |
| Advertising and promotion | $23,290 |
| Office expenses | $2,552 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,538 |
| Travel | $10,792 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,567 |
| All other expenses | $31,619 |
| Total functional expenses | $952,644 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $544,172 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $82,629 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $113,685 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,393 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,212,878 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,958,757 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,260 |
| 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 | $21,260 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,029,409 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $908,088 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| 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 | $1,958,757 |