CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION IS AN INDEPENDENT, MEMBER-SUPPORTED NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARK SYSTEM FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.9M
+8.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$961K
-36.9% YoY
Grant Count
13
-31.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$74K
-7.8% YoY
About California State Parks Foundation
Based on IRS filings
California State Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $961K. Net investment income was $762K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,892,583 | $18,292,469 | $16,260,940 |
| Revenue | $9,459,498 | $9,088,220 | $10,418,326 |
| Expenses | $8,174,650 | $9,167,389 | $7,927,697 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $761,863 | $478,502 | $377,047 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from California State Parks Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include California Department of Parks and Recreation ($802,727), California Coastal Commission ($32,722), Committee for Clean Water Natural Resources and Parks ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION SACRAMENTO, CA | ANNUAL ENDOWMENT DISBURSEMENT REQUEST, MT DIABLO BIKE TURNOUT PHASE II, MEMORIAL BENCH AND TRAIL PROJECT, EARTH DAY, CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS WEEK, BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENT STATE PARKS GRANT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENT SPONSORSHIP, PAYMENTS TO VARIOUS VENDORS | $802,727 |
| FRIENDS OF CHINA CAMP INC SAN RAFAEL, CA | EARTH DAY, CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS WEEK | $6,613 |
| CRYSTAL COVE CONSERVANCY NEWPORT COAST, CA | EARTH DAY, CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS WEEK | $6,967 |
| LOS ANGELES RIVER STATE PARK PARTNERS LOS ANGELES, CA | EARTH DAY, PARTNERSHIP EQUITY GRANTS | $15,000 |
| SIERRA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION TAHOE CITY, CA | CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS WEEK | $5,936 |
| FRIENDS OF LAKES FOLSOM AND NATOMA ORANGEVALE, CA | CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS WEEK | $8,515 |
| GREEN CITIES FUND INC BERKELEY, CA | PARTNERSHIP EQUITY MICRO-GRANT | $10,000 |
| TEST PLOT BERKELEY, CA | PARTNERSHIP EQUITY MICRO-GRANT | $10,000 |
| NEGUS IN NATURE MARIETTA, GA | PARTNERSHIP EQUITY MICRO-GRANT | $10,000 |
| DISABLED HIKERS FORKS, WA | PARTNERSHIP EQUITY MICRO-GRANT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE ROSS-LEECH | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| RYAN T'KINDT | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| LESLIE LEONARD | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| MICHON COLEMAN | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| RACHEL ALVAREZ | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ANGEL BARAJAS | TRUSTEE (THRU 3/7/24) | 2 | — |
| DOUG BEEBE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BEN CIPOLLINI | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM DOOLITTLE | TRUSTEE (THRU 10/27/23) | 2 | — |
| JASON GLICKMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MEAGHAN GORMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CAROL HART | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BIRT JOHNSON JR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| VIRGINIA CHANG KIRALY | TRUSTEE (THRU 10/27/23) | 2 | — |
| JAMES LAU | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHRISTIANE LIGHT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PAUL LUNING | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| GINA OROZCO | TRUSTEE (THRU 10/27/23) | 2 | — |
| KEITH PETTUS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DOUG RAPPOPORT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RAO RAPETA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAN SKOPEC | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DARRY SRAGOW | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MUKUND SRIRANGAPATNAM | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TANYA TAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NATE TAYLOR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BOB WALTER | TRUSTEE (THRU 10/27/23) | 2 | — |
| JOSH WOOD | TRUSTEE (THRU 2/9/24) | 2 | — |
| CINDY YANG | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| EMILY YOUNG | TRUSTEE (THRU 4/18/24) | 2 | — |
| RACHEL NORTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $180,006 |
| CASSANDRA STOCKTON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS | 37.5 | $127,851 |
| ASHLEY MOORE | DIR. OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 37.5 | $151,255 |
| RANDOLPH WIDERA | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 37.5 | $148,981 |
| SAMANTHA JOSEPH | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 37.5 | $117,740 |
| SYDNEY MCGOWAN | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL | 37.5 | $109,746 |
| JESSICA RO | MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER | 37.5 | $107,012 |
| EMILY DOYLE | PROGRAM MANAGER | 37.5 | $101,847 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California State Parks Foundation?
California State Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $19.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is California State Parks Foundation?
As of 2024, California State Parks Foundation holds $19.9M in total assets with $9.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $961K in 2024.
Where does California State Parks Foundation operate?
California State Parks Foundation has awarded grants in California, Georgia, New Hampshire, Oregon, Washington.
What size grants does California State Parks Foundation award?
In 2024, California State Parks Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $961K — an average of about $74K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is California State Parks Foundation's EIN?
California State Parks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1707583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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