YOSEMITE FOUNDATION

EIN: 943058041 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Total Revenue
$24,966,280
Total Expenses
$23,742,469
Total Assets
$55,650,873
Net Assets
$49,307,862
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CASSIUS M CASH
Phone
4154341782
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

YOSEMITE FOUNDATION, founded in 1988, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $25.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $23.7M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

YOSEMITE CONSERVANCY INSPIRES PEOPLE TO SUPPORT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT PRESERVE YOSEMITE AND ENRICH THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $10,130,941

PARK ENHANCEMENTS-EVERY YEAR, THE CONSERVANCY PROVIDES GRANTS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK BASED ON THE HIGHEST PRIORITY NEEDS OF THE PARK. THESE GRANTS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL FUNDING FOR TRAIL REPAIR...

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PARK ENHANCEMENTS-EVERY YEAR, THE CONSERVANCY PROVIDES GRANTS TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK BASED ON THE HIGHEST PRIORITY NEEDS OF THE PARK. THESE GRANTS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL FUNDING FOR TRAIL REPAIR, HABITAT RESTORATION, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, VISITOR SERVICES, AND MORE.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,487,735 Revenue: $1,511,280

PARK PROGRAMS: THE CONSERVANCY SUPPORTS THE PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION RELATED ROLES OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MISSION THROUGH A VARIED PORTFOLIO OF PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE CONSERVANCY'S...

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PARK PROGRAMS: THE CONSERVANCY SUPPORTS THE PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION RELATED ROLES OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MISSION THROUGH A VARIED PORTFOLIO OF PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE CONSERVANCY'S OUTDOOR ADVENTURES ENHANCE THE YOSEMITE EXPERIENCE FOR PARK VISITORS THROUGH DOZENS OF INTERPRETIVE AND EDUCATIONAL DAY HIKES, BACKPACKING TRIPS AND OTHER PROGRAMS IN GEOLOGY, BOTANY, NATURAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND THE ARTS. THE CONSERVANCY ALSO CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL FIELD PROGRAMS ON A CUSTOM BASIS AND BY CONTRACT WITH TRAVEL PROVIDERS. IN ADDITION, THE CONSERVANCY SUPPORTS ART PROGRAMS AND THE PARSON'S MEMORIAL LODGE SUMMER SERIES. THE CONSERVANCY ALSO HELPS INSPIRE AND TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF STEWARDS BY SUPPORTING INTERNSHIPS, (CONT. ON SCH. O) JUNIOR RANGER ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS IN THE PARK, AND HELPS SUSTAIN YOSEMITE-FOCUSED LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH WITH UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED.THE CONSERVANCY'S WILDERNESS OPERATIONS PROGRAM ASSISTS THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE IN ENSURING THAT YOSEMITE BACKCOUNTRY VISITORS ARE EDUCATED ABOUT AND PREPARED FOR WILDERNESS TRAVEL. CONSERVANCY WILDERNESS STAFF MANAGE THE WILDERNESS RESERVATION SYSTEM, ISSUE PERMITS, SPONSOR THE BEAR-PROOF FOOD CANISTER RENTAL PROGRAM, OPERATE THE OSTRANDER SKI HUT, SELL INTERPRETIVE AND ORIENTATION MATERIALS, AND PROVIDE VISITORS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ENJOYABLE AND RESPECTFUL WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE.THE CONSERVANCY'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM RECRUITS, TRAINS AND MANAGES VOLUNTEERS WHO SUPPORT YOSEMITE THROUGH NUMEROUS WEEK-LONG NATURAL RESOURCE RESTORATION PROJECTS AND THROUGH A MONTH-LONG "VISITOR INFORMATION ASSISTANT" PROGRAM THAT IMPROVES THE EXPERIENCE OF HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PARK VISITORS ANNUALLY.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,096,244 Revenue: $2,133,581

RETAIL & PUBLISHING: THIS PROGRAM COMPRISES SALES CONDUCTED AT VISITOR CENTER BOOKSTORES, INFORMATION CENTERS AND WILDERNESS CENTERS, THROUGH AN ONLINE STORE, AND TO WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS. IN ADDITION...

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RETAIL & PUBLISHING: THIS PROGRAM COMPRISES SALES CONDUCTED AT VISITOR CENTER BOOKSTORES, INFORMATION CENTERS AND WILDERNESS CENTERS, THROUGH AN ONLINE STORE, AND TO WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS. IN ADDITION TO SELLING MAPS, GUIDES, NATIVE AMERICAN HANDCRAFTS, APPAREL AND OTHER ITEMS RELATED TO YOSEMITE AND THE SIERRA NEVADA, THE CONSERVANCY PUBLISHES AND SELLS BOOKS THAT EDUCATE PEOPLE AND INSPIRE THEM TO CONNECT WITH AND CARE FOR NATIONAL PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $20,318,474
Program Service Revenue $1,511,280
Investment Income $975,626
Other Revenue $2,160,900
TOTAL REVENUE $24,966,280

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,067,605
Salaries & Benefits $8,128,817
Fundraising Expenses $5,071,585
Program Expenses $16,714,920
Other Expenses $6,349,047
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,742,469

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $24,966,280 $29,066,430 -0.1%
Expenses $23,742,469 $24,455,413 0.0%
Net Income $1,223,811 $4,611,017 -0.7%
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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
14
Employees
105
Volunteers
362

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
7
$836,673
Total Directors
16
$579,192
Key Employees
1
$261,820
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CASSIUS M CASH PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$389,611 $15,223 $404,834
FRANK DEAN PRESIDENT/CEO (THRU 1/2025) 40.00
Officer Director
$162,929 $11,429 $174,358
STEVE CIESINSKI CHAIRMAN 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN MYERS VICE CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBYN MILLER SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEWELL ENGSTROM TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT ADAMS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKI BAKER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA CLARK CHEN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL DIAZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF LAGER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWSON RANKIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAIN RODRIGUEZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE ROSSETTI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN SUNDBY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT WITTER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN GAY CFO 40.00
Officer
$231,361 $26,120 $257,481
MARION INGERSOLL CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$234,361 $27,459 $261,820
KIMIKO MARTINEZ CHIEF MARKETING & COMMS 40.00
Highest
$197,175 $21,960 $219,135
ADONIA RIPPLE CHIEF OF YOSEMITE OPS 40.00
Highest
$154,957 $21,863 $176,820
LAURA GARLAND CONTROLLER 40.00
Highest
$159,230 $11,766 $170,996
CAITLIN ALLARD PHILANTHROPY OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$160,062 $22,220 $182,282
JEFF WHEELER HR DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$154,787 $25,389 $180,176
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 $24,966,280 $23,742,469 $55,650,873 $1,223,811
2024 $29,066,430 $24,455,413 $52,152,134 $4,611,017
2023 $23,607,653 $19,599,742 $46,146,078 $4,007,911
2022 $23,940,076 $17,597,546 $41,019,518 $6,342,530
2021 $19,130,679 $16,082,631 $37,489,073 $3,048,048
2020 $18,935,340 $17,784,824 $33,893,282 $1,150,516
2019 $18,954,027 $17,012,353 $29,907,153 $1,941,674
2018 $22,653,758 $15,722,176 $28,098,117 $6,931,582
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