Coastside State Parks Association

“Prior to being filed, a completed draft of the organization's annual federal and state information return is provided via email to all current directors to be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. Any questions that arise during this review process are resolved prior to the filing of the form.”

“Conflict of interest statements are completed annually by each director (i.e., member of the board of directors) and posted in the document archive of the organization that is accessible for review by all directors. A potential personal conflict is to be disclosed by a director or may be raised by a fellow director. No conflicts of interest were identified in the proceedings of the board or in the conduct of the organization's business in 2018.”

“The organization's governing documents and annual information returns are available to the public upon request. In addition, form 990 is available to the public on the organization's website.”

“Our mission is to inspire public appreciation and stewardship of the natural resources and cultural heritage of the san mateo coast by supporting vital educational and interpretive programs and projects at fifteen california state parks.”

“First accomplishment funding for volunteer interpretative programs at ao nuevo state park (home to northern elephant seals,) pigeon point light station state historical park (home to one of the tallest lighthouses in america and its first-order fresnel lens) and half moon bay state beach. Park volunteers require both initial and on-going training. California state park programs supported by coastside state parks association in 2018: ao nuevo state park -welcome panel, elephant seal warning signs, dairy ranch history sign -equal access van refurbishment and back-up camera -funding for water fountain half moon bay state beach -beach wheelchairs and storage shed for wheelchairs -campfire equipment and tent and tablecloths with state park logos -coastal wildflower day (a free public annual event) signs, banner, supplies -earth day expenses, including tools, supplies. -supplies and garden furniture for nursery pigeon point light station state historical park -funding california state parks's rehabilitation of fog signal building -oil house restoration: reroofing, copper flashing replacement, window shutters, foundation vent screens, -welcome panels -replacement rope and fence posts butano state park -tools and supplies for trail repairs all other parks -survey of burliegh murray historic barn. -pescadero marsh sign, mcnee ranch signs -fence repairs and clearing of excessive vegetative growth at cascade ranch all parks -docent training and enhancement education -radios, cameras and video and projection equipment”

“Prior year inventory adj 554”