Yosemite Foundation

Organization Overview

Yosemite Foundation, operating under the name Yosemite Conservancy, is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1993. 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 12/2021, Yosemite Conservancy employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Yosemite 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 12/2021, Yosemite Conservancy generated $19.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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

PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PARK ENHANCEMENTS -EVERY YEAR, THE CONSERVANCY PROVIDES GRANTS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK BASED ON THE HIGHEST PRIORITY NEEDS OF THE PARK. THESE GRANTS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL FUNDING FOR TRAIL REPAIR, HABITAT RESTORATION, CULTURAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, VISITOR SERVICES, AND MORE. TO DATE THE CONSERVANCY HAS PROVIDED $146 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR MORE THAN 760 COMPLETED PROJECTS TO PRESERVE YOSEMITE AND ENRICH THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE FOR ALL. THROUGH THE GENEROUS DONATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS, THE CONSERVANCY PROVIDED OVER $12 MILLION IN CASH AND NON-CASH SUPPORT TO YOSEMITE IN 2021.


PARK PROGRAMS-THE CONSERVANCY SUPPORTS THE PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION RELATED ROLES OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MISSION THROUGH A DIVERSE PORTFOLIO OF PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE CONSERVANCY'S OUTDOOR ADVENTURES ENHANCE THE YOSEMITE EXPERIENCE FOR PARK VISITORS THROUGH DOZENS OF INTERPRETIVE AND EDUCATIONAL DAY HIKES, BACKPACKING TRIPS AND OTHER PROGRAMS IN GEOLOGY, BOTANY, NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND THE ARTS. THE CONSERVANCY ALSO CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL FIELD PROGRAMS ON A CUSTOM BASIS AND BY CONTRACT WITH TRAVEL PROVIDERS. (SEE SCHEDULE O)IN ADDITION, THE CONSERVANCY SUPPORTS ART PROGRAMS, AND THE PARSON'S MEMORIAL LODGE SUMMER SERIES. THE CONSERVANCY ALSO HELPS INSPIRE AND TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF STEWARDS BY SUPPORTING INTERNSHIPS, JUNIOR RANGER ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS IN THE PARK, AND HELPS SUSTAIN YOSEMITE-FOCUSED LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH WITH UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED.THE CONSERVANCY'S WILDERNESS OPERATIONS PROGRAM ASSISTS THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE IN ENSURING THAT YOSEMITE BACKCOUNTRY VISITORS ARE EDUCATED ABOUT AND PREPARED FOR WILDERNESS TRAVEL. CONSERVANCY WILDERNESS STAFF MANAGE THE WILDERNESS RESERVATION SYSTEM, ISSUE PERMITS, SPONSOR THE BEAR-PROOF FOOD CANISTER RENTAL PROGRAM, OPERATE THE OSTRANDER SKI HUT, SELL INTERPRETIVE AND ORIENTATION MATERIALS, AND PROVIDE VISITORS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ENJOYABLE AND RESPECTFUL WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE.THE CONSERVANCY'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM RECRUITS, TRAINS AND MANAGES VOLUNTEERS WHO SUPPORT YOSEMITE THROUGH NUMEROUS WEEK-LONG NATURAL RESOURCE RESTORATION PROJECTS AND THROUGH A MONTH-LONG "VISITOR INFORMATION ASSISTANT" PROGRAM THAT IMPROVES THE EXPERIENCE OF HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PARK VISITORS ANNUALLY.


RETAIL AND PUBLISHING-THIS PROGRAM COMPRISES SALES CONDUCTED AT VISITOR CENTER BOOKSTORES, INFORMATION CENTERS AND WILDERNESS CENTERS, THROUGH AN ONLINE STORE, AND TO WHOLESALE VENDORS. IN ADDITION TO SELLING MAPS, GUIDES, NATIVE AMERICAN HANDCRAFTS, APPAREL AND OTHER ITEMS RELATED TO YOSEMITE AND THE SIERRA NEVADA, THE CONSERVANCY PUBLISHES AND SELLS BOOKS THAT EDUCATE PEOPLE AND INSPIRE THEM TO CONNECT WITH AND CARE FOR NATIONAL PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Renee M Simi
Fundraising Consultant
$213,700
Xantrion
It Services
$212,259
Architectural Resources Group
Project Work In Ynp
$159,348
Walt Bannon Drilling Inc
Bridalveil Fall Project
$168,472
Treeline Construction Inc
Project Work In Ynp
$139,102
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$16,119,064
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,811,165
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$16,119,064
Total Program Service Revenue$907,123
Investment income $229,536
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $3,958
Net Rental Income -$5,967
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,078,535
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $790,614
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $19,130,679

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Yosemite Foundation has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Sharon & Bob Ford Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$5,000
Hausner Family Foundation

Beverly Hills, CA

PURPOSE: PERPETUATE EXEMPT ACTIVITIES

$2,500
Washakie Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$2,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$5,372,256
Earnings$649,859
Other Expense$170,483
Ending Balance$5,851,632

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