THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO RAISE MONEY TO PRESERVE, ENHANCE, AND PROMOTE THE USE AND APPRECIATION OF PARKS AND BEACHES IN ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.7M
+2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$167K
-33.6% YoY
Grant Count
2
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$83K
+32.7% YoY
About Orange County Parks Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Orange County Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in IRVINE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $167K. Net investment income was $470K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,693,053 | $6,505,175 | $6,798,547 |
| Revenue | $470,393 | $204,429 | $380,317 |
| Expenses | $282,515 | $359,081 | $380,381 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $469,663 | $204,104 | $380,067 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Irvine Ranch Conservancy ($84,180), Crystal Cove Conservancy ($82,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IRVINE RANCH CONSERVANCY IRVINE, CA | TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS CONDUCTED BY IRVINE RANCH CONSERVANCY, HELP IMPROVE PARKING LOT, RESTROOM, TRAILHEAD ACCESS, SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING FOR WATERWORKS TRAIL, AND NATIVE SEED FARM DEMONSTRATION GARDEN. | $84,180 |
| CRYSTAL COVE CONSERVANCY NEWPORT COAST, CA | TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO CONNECT CLASSROOM LEARNING TO REAL-WORLD INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED BY CRYSTAL COVE CONSERVATORY, HELP STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAMS WORK ALONGSIDE STATE PARK MANAGERS AND UNIVERSITY SCIENTISTS TO ANALYZE AND SOLVE REAL-WORLD CONSERVATION PROBLEMS. | $82,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG CHAFFEE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID SHAWVER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK DENNY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BILL CAMPBELL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PAM PASSOW | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange County Parks Foundation?
Orange County Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in IRVINE, CA. It holds $6.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Orange County Parks Foundation?
As of 2024, Orange County Parks Foundation holds $6.7M in total assets with $470K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $167K in 2024.
Where does Orange County Parks Foundation operate?
Orange County Parks Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Orange County Parks Foundation award?
In 2024, Orange County Parks Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $167K — an average of about $83K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Orange County Parks Foundation's EIN?
Orange County Parks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0813815. 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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