San Mateo County Parks And Recreation Foundation

Organization Overview

San Mateo County Parks And Recreation Foundation is located in San Mateo, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (N11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 06/2022, San Mateo County Parks And Recreation Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Mateo County Parks And Recreation 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 06/2022, San Mateo County Parks And Recreation Foundation generated $734.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $526.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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.

Since 2015, San Mateo County Parks And Recreation Foundation has awarded 26 individual grants totaling $1,703,643. 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

INSPIRE PEOPLE TO CARE FOR, LEARN ABOUT AND ENJOY SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SEE SCHEDULE OALL OF THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS HAVE A SINGLE FOCUS-PROMOTING, ADVOCATING FOR, PRESERVING, AND IMPROVING SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS. THE SUPPORT FROM THE FOUNDATION IS DIRECTED TOWARDS:- MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING PARK INFRASTRUCTURE;- PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES PARTICULARLY FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH;- PROTECTING AND RESTORING HABITAT FOR THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES;- SUPPORTING VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS;- MANAGING THE SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS COMMEMORATIVE BENCH AND TABLE PROGRAM.THIS SUPPORT IS EXECUTED BOTH DIRECTLY THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S OWN SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND INDIRECTLY THROUGH ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS.THE FOUNDATION FUNDS SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS' PRESENCE ON THE FREE APP OUTERSPATIAL, PAYS FOR THE PARK ENTRY FEES FOR SAN MATEO COUNTY HEALTH PATIENTS AS PART OF THE FOUNDATION'S PARK PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM, HAS PROVIDED PART OF THE FUNDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED AND DANGEROUS TREES AT COYOTE POINT, AND SUPPORTED MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT MEMORIAL PARK. THE FOUNDATION AWARDS SMALL GRANTS TO COUNTY PARK RANGERS TO PURCHASE WILDFIRE-PREVENTION AND OTHER TOOLS, REPAIR BRIDGES AND CULVERTS, AND INSTALL NEW ADA AMENITIES SUCH AS WATER FOUNTAINS. THE FOUNDATION HAS ALSO CONTRIBUTED FUNDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS 5-YEAR STRATEGIC INTERPRETIVE PLAN.IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, AMONG OTHER EFFORTS, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS STEWARDSHIP OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES AT EDGEWOOD PARK AND NATURAL PRESERVE. LATELY, CONSERVATION EFFORTS HAVE FOCUSED ON THE RESTORATION OF THE PRESERVE'S SERPENTINE GRASSLANDS.THE FOUNDATION SPONSORS "BICYCLE SUNDAY", A YEAR-ROUND EVENT THAT CLOSES CANADA ROAD TO AUTOMOBILES EVERY SUNDAY SO CYCLISTS HAVE SAFE, CAR-FREE ACCESS TO THE ROAD.THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS VOLUNTEER GROUPS IN ACCOMPLISHING THEIR MISSIONS RANGING FROM TRAINING DOCENTS TO ORGANIZING GROUPS FOR LITTER CLEANUP, TO PROVIDING TOOLS FOR WEEDING AND REPLANTING WITH NATIVE PLANTS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $75,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$658,492
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$733,492
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $491
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $733,983

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, San Mateo County Parks And Recreation Foundation has awarded $242,380 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SAN MATEO COUNTY

PURPOSE: PARK SUPPORT

$217,380

FRIENDS OF THE EDGEWOOD NATURAL PRESERVE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Redwood City, CA

PURPOSE: HABITAT RESTORATION

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that San Mateo County Parks And Recreation Foundation has recieved totaling $191,225.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$88,411
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Youth Development

$42,900
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$29,113
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$19,000
$11,000
Tosa Foundation

Portola Valley, CA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$500
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