California State Parks Foundation

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2012 to Jun 30, 2013

Signed

May 9, 2014

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$15,152,648

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

The california state parks foundation is a key funder for 19 nonprofit organizations and local governments who are now managing some of the california state parks in their area. The foundation secured funding and made pro-bono services available to these groups. The foundation has also provided a technical assistance program focused on capacity building to assist these organizations. The foundation also provides ongoing support for operations and maintenance for several other parks throughout the year.

Activity 3

To advance its agenda in protecting, advocating and enhancing california state parks, the foundation maintains a robust advocacy program that includes research, policy development, lobbying, grassroots relations and more. It is the lead voice on state park issues to the legislature and governor's administration. Its legislative efforts focus on park protection, fiscal sustainability and nonprofit authority to operate state parks. The foundation has built a large network of individuals as advocates through its membership program, as well as through outreach to key nonprofit, business and civic groups, informing them of critical state park policy and budgetary issues that affect access, use and enjoyment of california's state parks.

Filer

EIN

94-1707583