Program areas at Friends of Griffith Park
Natural resource protection and services: studies, surveys, resource enhancements, training, environmental stewardship scholarships, restorations, defending encroachments and adverse impacts
Public education and outreach: printed newsletters reaching nearly 10,000 residents twice yearly; website and social media engagement; public lectures, hikes, interpretive outings with at-risk youth, topics include living with wildlife, rodenticides, respect for nature, science, Park history; community science programs
Historic and cultural preservation: continue fern dell revitalization program; improve historic cultural landscape through planting; expansion of public places through grants and land projects.
Grants made by Friends of Griffith Park
Who funds Friends of Griffith Park
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Friends of Griffith Park
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Mary Button | Vice President Finance | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Gerry Hans | President | $0 | 2024-09-09 |
| Lucinda Phillips | Vice President Com Liason | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Kathryn Louyse | Vice President Secretary | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Laura Howe | Vice President Vol Services | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| ...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for Friends of Griffith Park
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $187,171 | $146,496 | 27.8% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $9,523 | $2,770 | 243.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $-84 | $5,569 | -101.5% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $196,610 | $154,835 | 27% |
Organizations like Friends of Griffith Park
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Greenbelt Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Staten Island, NY | $308,916 |
| Partnership for the National Trails System | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $518,559 |
| The Intertwine Alliance Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $211,907 |
| Norwalk Tree Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Norwalk, CT | $530,523 |
| Trees Lexington | 501(c)(3) | Lexington, KY | $81,246 |
| Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i | 501(c)(3) | Honolulu, HI | $971,530 |
| Keep Sedona Beautiful | 501(c)(3) | Sedona, AZ | $140,127 |
| Neighborspace of Baltimore County | 501(c)(3) | Towson, MD | $390,232 |
| Green Cambridge | 501(c)(3) | Cambridge, MA | $152,730 |
| Re Green Springfield | 501(c)(3) | Springfield, MA | $85,805 |
Data update history
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from The Sikand Foundation November 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingPartially liquidatedCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 27573
- Los Angeles, CA 90027
- Metro area
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- County
- Los Angeles County, CA
- Website URL
- friendsofgriffithpark.org/Â
- Phone
- (323) 521-9399
IRS details
- EIN
- 90-0635056
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2010
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C50: Environmental Beautification and Open Spaces
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0173784
- FTB Entity ID
- 3320901
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2024-12-31
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