The San Diego River Park Foundation

EIN: 010565671 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

San Diego, CA

Total Revenue
$3,004,781
Total Expenses
$1,359,965
Total Assets
$27,779,231
Net Assets
$26,240,631
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Robert A Hutsel
Phone
6192977380
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The San Diego River Park Foundation, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. The organization ran a surplus of $1.6M, a strong 55% operating margin.

Mission

To support and empower community groups working to restore and enhance the San Diego River and to foster stewardship of the important community and regional asset in perpetuity through advocacy, meaningful actions, education, and passion while promoting volunteerism and philanthropy.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $223,203 Revenue: $2,316

Community Engagement A signature program which strives to celebrate the San Diego River as a natural, cultural and recreational treasure, promotes equity of access to nature, and advances stewardship...

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Community Engagement A signature program which strives to celebrate the San Diego River as a natural, cultural and recreational treasure, promotes equity of access to nature, and advances stewardship of the San Diego River by organizing more than 300 volunteer service projects annually. This program involves sharing information about this amazing resource, and hosting the annual San Diego River Days celebration and other events, maintaining public gardens, engaging academic interns and mobilizing volunteers for many other activities.

Program 2
Expenses: $313,280

Watershed Stewardship This program includes our efforts to restore and care for portions of the river through a comprehensive strategy. Program efforts include conducting research and partnering with...

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Watershed Stewardship This program includes our efforts to restore and care for portions of the river through a comprehensive strategy. Program efforts include conducting research and partnering with others to gain a better understanding of the rivers ecosystem and guide future projects. This program also includes managing more than 2600 acres of open space and providing opportunities for people to enjoy and explore this beautiful landscape.

Program 3
Expenses: $62,969

Planning and Policy This program works to advance the vision of a 52 mile long regional park and trail system, acquires and conserves threatened open spaces, collaborates with public agencies and...

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Planning and Policy This program works to advance the vision of a 52 mile long regional park and trail system, acquires and conserves threatened open spaces, collaborates with public agencies and other partners to advance and advocate for key policy initiatives to improve the health and viability of the rivers ecoregion, and participates in community discussions to increase equity of access to nature.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,750,878
Program Service Revenue $244,005
Investment Income $9,898
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,004,781

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $908,557
Fundraising Expenses $208,590
Program Expenses $965,014
Other Expenses $451,408
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,359,965

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,004,781 $2,885,881 +0.0%
Expenses $1,359,965 $1,258,761 +0.1%
Net Income $1,644,816 $1,627,120 +0.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
21
Volunteers
2713

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$131,083
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Robert Hutsel President and CEO 050.00
Officer
$131,083 $0 $131,083
Michael Schneider Chair 005.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alan Grant Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cary Lowe Secretary 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Simon Andrews Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles Berwanger Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beth Bruton Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Irmer Vice Chair 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Bob Kain Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Judie Lincer Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Palan Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Peugh Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Phil Pryde Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Ryan Treasurer 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Meena Westford Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Ledford Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,004,781 $1,359,965 $27,779,231 $1,644,816
2022 $2,885,881 $1,258,761 $25,709,000 $1,627,120
2021 $2,825,512 $890,995 $23,588,374 $1,934,517
2020 $1,140,091 $898,556 $20,664,144 $241,535
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