Boulder County Parks and Open Space Foundation

“The full board reviewed the 990 prior to filing with the irs.”

“Governing and financial documents are available upon request.”

“The parks & open space foundation strengthens the connections between the public and the boulder county parks & open space department by raising private funds, supporting innovative projects, fostering partnerships and increasing community involvement.”

“The foundation's goals are to fund specific projects and programs that are beyond the financial capacity of the parks & open space department and to promote citizen stewardship of open space. In 2019, the foundation funded the endeavors below: - contributed funding toward the acquisition of the nichols property by bcpos in partnership with the community-led eldora land preservation fund. - provided funding assistance to local schools to help with transportation costs that make it possible for hundreds of students to visit bcpos-managed properties and experience hands-on learning and nature immersion or learn about local food production (past and present). - funded project by local middle school to build and install used fishing line collection stations at popular bcpos fishing areas. - funded the purchase of equipment by bcpos to: expand web camera program for remote wildlife observation by the public; to improve volunteer management in the field with ipads; and improve/expand first aid training for staff and volunteers with updated cpr mannequins. - supported "land through the lens" photo exhibit and community event celebrating bcpos properties and local artists. - continued on-going support of the citizen science soil health project, a 10 year-long grower-driven project which will use the collective knowledge of our 30+ participating growers to find local strategies to improve our soil's health.”