YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY INSPIRES PEOPLE TO SUPPORT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT PRESERVE YOSEMITE AND ENRICH THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$52.2M
+13.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.6M
+55.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10.6M
+55.4% YoY
About Yosemite Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Yosemite 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 $52.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10.6M. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $52,152,134 | $46,146,078 | $41,019,518 |
| Revenue | $29,066,430 | $23,607,653 | $23,940,076 |
| Expenses | $24,455,413 | $19,599,742 | $17,597,546 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,398,110 | $914,764 | $199,771 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Yosemite National Park ($10,598,979).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK YOSEMITE, CA | SEE PART IVGRANTS ARE GIVEN TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK FOR PROJECTS THAT PRESERVE THE PARK AND ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCE. | $10,598,979 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE CIESINSKI | CHAIRMAN | 4 | — |
| DANA DORNSIFE | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JEWELL ENGSTROM | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| ROBYN MILLER | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| MATT ADAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JAN AVENT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JESSICA CLARK CHEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CAROL DIAZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAVE DORNSIFE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JUAN SANCHEZ MUNOZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RYAN MYERS | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| PHILIP L PILLSBURY JR | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LAWSON RANKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ROD REMPT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ALAIN RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAVE ROSSETTI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GREG STANGER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANN SUNDBY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SCOTT WITTER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| FRANK DEAN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $313,234 |
| KEVIN GAY | CFO | 40 | $220,801 |
| MARION INGERSOLL | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $223,201 |
| KIMIKO MARTINEZ | CHIEF MARKETING & COMMS | 40 | $189,565 |
| CAITLIN ALLARD | PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 40 | $152,440 |
| ADONIA RIPPLE | CHIEF OF YOSEMITE OPS | 40 | $147,578 |
| JEFF WHEELER | DIRECTOR OF HR | 40 | $150,701 |
| ISABELLE LUEBBERS | SR. ANNUAL GIVING DIR. | 40 | $148,720 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yosemite Foundation?
Yosemite Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $52.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Yosemite Foundation?
As of 2024, Yosemite Foundation holds $52.2M in total assets with $29.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10.6M in 2024.
Where does Yosemite Foundation operate?
Yosemite Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Yosemite Foundation award?
In 2024, Yosemite Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $10.6M — an average of about $10.6M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Yosemite Foundation's EIN?
Yosemite Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3058041. 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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