La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation
The Organizations purpose is to facilitate quality projects and programs that provide positive activities for youth, strengthen community and family bonds, as well as enhance pride in La Mesa and its Parks.
La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation at a glance
In short: La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $856,227
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of La Mesa ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $24K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of La Mesa La Mesa, CA | scholarships to individuals by the City | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $856,227 | $234,221 | $219,289 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $843,327 | $246,805 | $94,309 | $23,576 | 1 |
| 2023 | $689,463 | $443,215 | $112,258 | — | — |
| 2022 | $354,451 | $194,695 | $76,992 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $111,964 | $193,036 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | $56,873 | $28,017 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | $41,523 | $155,912 | — | — |
About La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation
Based on IRS filings
La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in La Mesa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $856K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation is led by Misty Thompson, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Misty Thompson
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$8K (2023) → $18K (2025)
Leigh Harns
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Humora
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Dean
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fabian Rodriguez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Purdy
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary England
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Gabriels
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Fitzgerald
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Moore
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig MacDonald
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie MacDonald
Treasurer
Director → President, 2020
President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Renfro
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Foster
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Joaquin Huertero (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Scott Kilian (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Sharon Flack (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Nikolas Parrish (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Dan Webster (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Nerat (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Monica Zech (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel Kindron (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ed Burr (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Genevieve Suzuki (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Gina Franklin (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Margaret Jacobson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Rhianne R Steins (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Dana Rutherig (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lani Longacre (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Yvette Snyder (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Annie Chase (2019) — Director
- Former: John Fonseca (2019) — President
- Former: Julie Lupo (2019) — Director
- Former: Yvonne Garrett (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to Misty Thompson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation
How much does La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation give each year?
La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $24K across 1 grant.
How large is La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation?
La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation reported $856K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $234K.
What is La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation?
La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in La Mesa, CA. It holds $856K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation operate?
La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation's EIN?
La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0856480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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