FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS

EIN: 770209249 501(c)(3)

SANTA CRUZ, CA

Total Revenue
$2,013,250
Total Expenses
$1,726,220
Total Assets
$1,149,294
Net Assets
$551,181
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MARIAH ROBERTS
Phone
8314191662
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 127% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.7M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, IMPROVE AND PROMOTE THE USE OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACES FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT ALL GENERATIONS IN OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $749,028
Program Service Revenue $1,264,222
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,013,250

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $96,495
Salaries & Benefits $535,283
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,610,830
Other Expenses $1,094,442
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,726,220

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,013,250 $887,109 +1.3%
Expenses $1,726,220 $1,053,410 +0.6%
Net Income $287,030 $-166,301 -2.7%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
14
Volunteers
200

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
$129,231
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LILIA CHAGOLLA BOARD VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERESA CORWIN BOARD CHAIR 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCISCO PACO ESTRADA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID GUERRERO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLEY HARRIS ESQ BOARD SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM NAMBA BOARD TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA PECK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBRA SAID FINANCE COMMITTEE ADVISOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIAH ROBERTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$129,231 $0 $129,231
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,013,250 $1,726,220 $1,149,294 $287,030
2022 $887,109 $1,053,410 $848,613 $-166,301
2021 $646,253 $416,757 $533,343 $229,496
2020 $765,455 $629,294 $278,149 $136,161
2019 $244,223 $196,076 $140,004 $48,147
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