Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
- Assets
- $133.6m
- Revenue
- $60.9m
- Investments
- $20.0m
- Employees
- 459
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 05/1985
- Data as of
- 09/2020
- EIN
- 94-2781708
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.
Form
990
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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christine Lehnertz President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $316,849 |
Nicolas Elsishans Executive V.P. & COO | Officer | 40 | $258,181 |
Todd C Blatt Former Vp, Human Resources | 40 | $238,370 | |
Gregory E Moore CEO Emeritus/special Advisor(left 12/31/20) | Officer | 40 | $229,482 |
Traci Eckels Chief Development Officer | 40 | $193,663 | |
J Mark Jenkins Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $190,765 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mal Warwick & Associates Inc Professional Fundraising | 9/29/21 | $561,003 |
Tukman Geospatial Llc Mapping Services | 9/29/21 | $596,505 |
Xantrion It Contract Services | 9/29/21 | $559,967 |
Cpi Foundation Construction | 9/29/21 | $588,184 |
Architectural Resources Group Design | 9/29/21 | $548,909 |
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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $1,262,780 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $22,419,501 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $773,155 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,009,235 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,682,765 |
| Fees for services: Management | $76,757 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $65,331 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $176,879 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $30,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $310,053 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $310,123 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,515,708 |
| Advertising and promotion | $110,259 |
| Office expenses | $1,877,482 |
| Information technology | $1,517,432 |
| Royalties | $16,822 |
| Occupancy | $1,492,369 |
| Travel | $496,437 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $88,113 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,769,830 |
| Insurance | $262,999 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $59,665,046 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $36,305,065 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $41,246,978 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $23,008,658 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,377,236 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,931,263 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $962,268 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,260,071 |
| Investments—other securities | $20,021,117 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $757,600 |
| Total assets | $133,634,329 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,761,300 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,334,239 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $549,481 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $150,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,173,687 |
| Total liabilities | $20,968,707 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $112,665,622 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy has awarded $34,100,117 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS, PRIMARILY CONSTRUCTION OF THE TUNNEL TOPS PROJECT. | $31,903,607 |
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 |
Missoula, MT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY FOCUSING ON COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP. | $138,000 |
South Lake Tahoe, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CA LANDSCAPE STEWARDSHIP NETWORK (CLSN) CONVENING AND DEVELOPMENT OF WHITE PAPERS. | $115,000 |
San Rafael, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MARIN COUNTYWIDE SURVEY FOR PARKS AND OPEN SPACE. | $34,000 |
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 Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $8,129,484 |
| Earnings | $2,651,295 |
| Net Contributions | $25,000 |
| Other Expense | $358,079 |
| Ending Balance | $10,447,700 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy San Francisco, CA | $133,634,329 | $60,862,358 |
Friends Of The Columbia Gorge Land Trust Portland, OR | $13,447,636 | $1,193,377 |
Regional Water Management Foundation A Subsidiary Of The Aptos, CA | $1,147,688 | $1,410,511 |
Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association Bishop, CA | $1,264,767 | $1,026,872 |
Desert Botanical Garden Foundation Phoenix, AZ | $15,365,750 | $1,945,593 |
Western Rivers Forestry Portland, OR | $23,321,308 | $14,485,130 |
Sonoran Desert Conference Center Ajo, AZ | $272,537 | $583,303 |
Friends Of Robinson Gardens Inc Beverly Hills, CA | $1,449,540 | $710,330 |
John T Waterhouse Share No 4 Trust Honolulu, HI | $8,522,601 | $547,952 |
Ccc Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | $550,019 | $494,441 |
Friends Of Ballona Wetlands Playa Del Rey, CA | $889,802 | $561,329 |
Valley Water Collaborative Modesto, CA | $577,754 | $980,077 |