EIN 77-0209249

County Park Friends

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks enhances community access to parks, promotes inclusion through programs, and advocates for equitable park improvements for all generations.
Also known as...
Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks; S H A R P Supporters and Helpers of Arts Recreation and Parks
Total revenues
$2,013,250
2023
Total expenses
$1,726,220
2023
Total assets
$1,149,294
2023
Num. employees
14
2023

Program areas at County Park Friends

Invest in people: time in nature can improve mental & physical health. However, not everyone has access to those benefits. We develop programs designed with community to broaden representative participation in and benefit from our Parks.
Invest in places: Parks and outdoor spaces support our physical and mental health and quality of life. However, Parks acreage is not distributed equally and basic Park upgrades are underfunded. We support community-driven Park improvement campaigns.

Who funds County Park Friends

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ralph M. Parsons FoundationFor General Support of Arts Education Programming in Los Angeles County$75,000
Sunlight GivingRenovations of the Playground at the Floral County Park in Santa Cruz$75,000
The Ahmanson FoundationToward Art Supply Kits$46,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at County Park Friends

NameTitleCompensation
Jenny SarmientoChief Executive Officer
Mariah RobertsExecutive Director$120,217
Ishmael CruzDirector, Growing Up Wild
Lesley HarrisSecretary / Director$0
Kim SaidTreasurer$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for County Park Friends

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$749,028
Program services$1,264,222
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,013,250

Form 990s for County Park Friends

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-16990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2014-122015-05-13990EZView PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 31, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust
February 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersSocial advocacy organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman services
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
870 17th Ave Suite 2
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Metro area
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
County
Santa Cruz County, CA
Website URL
countyparkfriends.org/ 
Phone
(831) 419-1662
IRS details
EIN
77-0209249
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
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 - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0222208
FTB Entity ID
1599003
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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