San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation
To inspire people to care for, learn about and enjoy san Mateo county parks. We fund projects, programs and volunteer efforts throughout the 23 san Mateo county parks, from improving playgrounds and interpretive facilities to stewarding the parks' natural environments.
San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation at a glance
In short: San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation gave $237K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $59K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $237,264
- -24.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $59,316
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,475
- Total assets
- $571,702
- -4.5% 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.
How to apply to San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation
Enhancing Equitable Access Grant Program
San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation
Amount
$3,000 - $4,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Park Ranger Grant Program
San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Volunteer Group Grant Program
San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Mateo County ($216K). Together the top 4 received $237K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2019) to $314K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $237K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Mateo County Redwood City, CA | Park Support | $215,814 |
| Compasspoint Mentorship Sunnyvale, CA | Coyote Point Promenade Restroom Mural | $8,000 |
| Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks Woodside, CA | Volunteer Group Support | $6,950 |
| Grassroots Ecology Palo Alto, CA | Volunteer Workday Support | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $571,702 | $711,421 | $688,365 | $237,264 | 4 | $24,635 |
| 2024 | $598,707 | $604,823 | $741,019 | $313,746 | 5 | $17,715 |
| 2023 | $687,700 | $767,771 | $694,650 | $269,618 | 2 | $9,607 |
| 2022 | $609,759 | $733,983 | $526,226 | $242,380 | 2 | $491 |
| 2021 | $402,106 | $578,923 | $447,494 | $230,886 | 2 | $255 |
| 2020 | $293,437 | $386,689 | $410,808 | $172,481 | 1 | $164 |
| 2019 | $289,198 | $407,092 | $377,122 | $124,371 | 1 | $239 |
About San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation
Based on IRS filings
San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in San Mateo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $572K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $237K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation is led by Michele Beasley, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michele Beasley
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$94K (2019) → $115K (2025)
Mary Delong
Chair & Director
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Director, 2021
Vice Chair & Director → Chair & Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Knowles
Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2021
Secretary & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katy Coonan Rhoades
Director
Vice Chair & Director → Chair & Director, 2024
Chair & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverley Talbott
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Kapoun
Vice Chair & Director
Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan McFarland
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Meng
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Stites
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Kung
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Korrine Skinner (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Susan Eliot (2024) — Director
- Former: Amy Jensen (2019–2023) — Chair & Director
- Former: Joe Pfeister (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Eliot Briggs (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Turzanski (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Jorge Laguna (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Panah Stauffer (2020–2022) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Adriana Fernandez (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Laura Paton (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Heather Hardy (2019) — Treasurer
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 $115K, to Michele Beasley (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation
How much does San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation give each year?
San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation gave $237K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $314K across 5 grants.
What is San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation's typical grant size?
San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,475, and its average grant was $59,316, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation give grants?
San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation?
San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation reported $572K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $711K.
What is San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation?
San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in San Mateo, CA. It holds $572K in total assets as of 2025.
What is San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation's EIN?
San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3306697. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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