Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

Organization Overview

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy employed 459 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy 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 09/2020, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy generated $60.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $59.7m during the year ending 09/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 6 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.

Since 2020, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $49,680,258. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PRESERVE GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARKS; ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCE; BUILD A DEDICATED COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PARK ENHANCEMENTS, RESTORATION, AND STEWARDSHIP: PARK ENHANCEMENT FOCUSED ON TUNNEL TOPS CONSTRUCTION IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PRESIDIO TRUST. HAWK HILL PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION IN COLLABORATION WITH NPS, AND CONTINUED PLANNING FOR ALCATRAZ FIXED WHARF WITH NPS, BOTH IN MARSH ELEVATED PATHWAY WITH MARIN COUNTY, AND CHINA BEACH IMPROVEMENTS WITH NPS. WE COMPLETED A LIDAR-BASED VEGETATION MAPPING PROJECT FOR THE ENTIRE MARIN COUNTY THAT WILL PROVIDE VITAL INFORMATION FOR FUTURE CLIMATE AND FOREST RESILIENCY PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION. OUR INTERNAL REORGANIZATION RE-FOCUSED RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES ON PARK-WIDE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING AND ACROSS-AGENCY STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES IN THE MOUNT TAMALPAIS WATERSHED.


PARK INTERPRETATION AND VISITOR SERVICES:WE CONTINUED TO REBUILD VISITOR PROGRAMS ON ALCATRAZ. AS COVID RESTRICTIONS EASED. THE REMOVAL OF SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS ALLOWED US TO GROW ATTENDANCE BY 50%. WE RESUMED LIMITED EXTENDED HOURS PROGRAMMING ON SEPTEMBER 9, AND WE RESTARTED THE ALCATRAZ BEHIND THE SCENES PROGRAM ON SEPTEMBER 30. STRICT LOCAL COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS WERE FOLLOWED FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE YEAR IN OUR INTERPRETIVE CENTERS. THE ALCATRAZ MUSEUM STORE OPENED IN MARCH 2021, ALONG WITH THE SMALLER DOCK STORE. THE LANDS END LOOKOUT OPENED FOR DOOR-SERVICE ONLY IN MARCH 2021 AND FULLY RE-OPENED ON APRIL 23, 2021 4 DAYS A WEEK. THE WARMING HUT REOPENED 5 DAYS A WEEK ON APRIL 9, 2021. MUIR WOODS CONTINUED THEIR ROBUST FEE COLLECTION PROGRAM AND DOOR-SERVICE TO THE VISITOR CENTER. BUSINESS OVERALL INCREASED BY ALMOST 10% OVER PRIOR FISCAL YEAR.


YOUTH, VOLUNTEER, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS:WE CO-MANAGED THE CANDLESTICK POINT SRA COLLABORATIVE TO PROVIDE A PLANNING AND VISIONING PROCESS FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, FUNDRAISING, AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY, AS WELL AS A PILOT SUMMER CAMP. WE LED A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS FOR THE AQUATIC PARK VISION DOCUMENT, HOSTING 5 FOCUS GROUPS, 13 ROVING RANGER VISITS TO GATHER PUBLIC INPUT, AND ONLINE SURVEYS COMPLETED BY 152 PARTICIPANTS. WE CONTINUED OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SF PUBLIC LIBRARY, INCLUDING VIRTUAL "NATURE BOOSTS". WE CONTINUED VIRTUAL COMMUNITY PARTNER VISITS INCLUDING THE SF VA MEDICAL CENTER. WE ENGAGED YOUTH THROUGH SCHOOL, AFTERSCHOOL, AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING ONLINE AS WELL AS RESTARTING IN-PERSON LEARNING, PRIMARILY WORKING WITH MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLERS IN PROJECT BASED LEARNING AND BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR POSITIVE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE MIGRATORY STORY, URBAN TRAILBLAZERS, NATIVE PLANT NURSERY PROGRAMS, I-YEL, AND LINC.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Cpi Foundation
Construction
$588,184
Mal Warwick & Associates Inc
Professional Fundraising
$561,003
Tukman Geospatial Llc
Mapping Services
$596,505
Xantrion
It Contract Services
$559,967
Architectural Resources Group
Design
$548,909
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$44,963,555
Investment income $718,795
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $68,722
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $782,518
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$129,392
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $5,141,436
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $60,862,358

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has awarded $34,100,117 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE PRESIDIO TRUST

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San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS, PRIMARILY CONSTRUCTION OF THE TUNNEL TOPS PROJECT.

$31,903,607

THE STEWARDSHIP NETWORK

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Ann Arbor, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING AND INFRASTRUCTURAL SUPPORT FOR CLSN.

$959,000

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT INTERPRETIVE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL PROJECTS.

$930,510

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATION

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Missoula, MT

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY FOCUSING ON COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP.

$138,000

LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE

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South Lake Tahoe, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CA LANDSCAPE STEWARDSHIP NETWORK (CLSN) CONVENING AND DEVELOPMENT OF WHITE PAPERS.

$115,000

MARIN OPEN SPACE TRUST

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San Rafael, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MARIN COUNTYWIDE SURVEY FOR PARKS AND OPEN SPACE.

$34,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has recieved totaling $1,006,125.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bill And Susan Oberndorf Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITY

$1,000,000
Bill And Susan Oberndorf Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITY

$5,000
Isabel Allende Foundation

Sausalito, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$500
Wayne Clark Family Foundation

Novato, CA

PURPOSE: LAND

$500
Chizen Family Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$125
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$8,129,484
Earnings$2,651,295
Net Contributions$25,000
Other Expense$358,079
Ending Balance$10,447,700

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