Coastside State Parks Association

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

“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 2019.”

“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.”

“All parks - funding supported docent training and enhancement education. Paid for interpretive supplies, volunteer appreciation events, and audio and video equipment. Interpretive programs: expenses associated with interpretive efforts such as junior ranger and junior lifeguard programs, campfire talks, interpretive signs and photos, and research on park history. Education: provide park visitors with opportunity for continued learning on various aspects of the state parks we support through educational materials available in four park stores. Docent program: four of the state parks we support rely on trained volunteers to provide interpretation for park visitors. These parks include ao nuevo state park (home of one of the largest mainland breeding colonies of northern elephant seals) and pigeon point light station state historical park (home to one of the tallest lighthouses in america and its first-order fresnel lens). Park volunteers require both initial and on-going training. California state park programs supported by coastside state parks association: ao nuevo state park funded interpretive panels and audio-visual equipment. Paid for the repair of the equal access van and the installation of a new water fountain. Purchased supplies for the ao nuevo island bird program. Paid for architectural services related to the design of a new staging area and for the remodeling of the park store. Pigeon point light station state historical park funded the restoration of the oil house and interpretive panels and display cases for a baleen and log book exhibits. Purchased materials for the replacement of cliffside fencing for visitor safety. Also supported the anniversary celebration. Half moon bay state beach paid for educational materials for school programs and jr. Ranger program. Butano state park purchased tools and building supplies for the repair of trails by volunteers. Paid for projection equipment for the visitor center. Pescadero state beach funded the refurbishment of the audubon marsh trail and the repair of the pescadero marsh levee trail. Burleigh h. Murray ranch paid for a condition assessment of the mills barn.”

“Investment acct adj vs books -9,133”