Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 5,007,249 | 6,863,623 | 3,000,723 | 2,546,129 | 3,219,844 | 20,637,568 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 5,007,249 | 6,863,623 | 3,000,723 | 2,546,129 | 3,219,844 | 20,637,568 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 2,247,185 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 18,390,383 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 5,007,249 | 6,863,623 | 3,000,723 | 2,546,129 | 3,219,844 | 20,637,568 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 162,481 | 243,739 | 298,630 | 535,143 | 749,072 | 1,989,065 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 22,626,633 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: | THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT THROUGH FUNDRAISING TO PROVIDE UNIVERSAL ACCESS, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND THE ACQUISITION OF PARKLANDS. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE BROADER PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE PARK DISTRICT'S 73 REGIONAL PARKS, 1,330 MILES OF TRAILS, AND 55 MILES OF SHORELINE IN ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES. AT THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION, WE RECOGNIZE THE ESSENTIAL ROLE NATURE PLAYS IN FOSTERING A HEALTHY, BALANCED LIFE. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT ENSURE EVERYONE IN THE EAST BAY CAN ENJOY EQUAL ACCESS TO THE PARKS, TRAILS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES OF THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT. BY HARNESSING THE BENEFITS OF NATURE, WE STRIVE TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITIES VIBRANT AND HEALTHY, WHILE INSPIRING FUTURE GENERATIONS TO CHERISH AND SAFEGUARD OUR RICH NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE. THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION ACHIEVES ITS MISSION THROUGH OUR KEY FUNDING SUPPORT AREAS OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SAFETY; ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP; UNIVERSAL ACCESS; AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. EACH OF THESE PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDE WAYS FOR DONORS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GET MORE INVOLVED WITH THEIR REGIONAL PARKS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: | EACH YEAR, THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION GENERATES SUPPORT FOR THE FOLLOWING ONGOING PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, AND CREATIVITY IN YOUNG PEOPLE. THROUGH HANDS-ON SCIENCE EDUCATION AND OUTDOOR SKILLS, WE INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS. THE YOUTH PROGRAMS WE SUPPORT GIVE LOCAL STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND CONNECT WITH NATURE IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS, HELPING THEM BECOME THE PARK STEWARDS OF TOMORROW. EACH YEAR, MORE THAN 16,000 KIDS, TEACHERS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS LIKE ADVENTURE CREW, KIDS HEALTHY OUTDOOR CHALLENGE, WATERSHED RESTORATION APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, AND MANY MORE. HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND SAFETY SPENDING TIME IN NATURE BOOSTS BOTH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES BY HELPING PEOPLE GET OUTDOORS AND STAY ACTIVE. WE PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EVERYTHING FROM WATER SAFETY PROGRAMS AND TRAIL GEAR TO RESCUE EQUIPMENT, GIVING PARK VISITORS AND STAFF THE TOOLS AND CONFIDENCE THEY NEED TO SAFELY ENJOY OUR PARKS AND RECREATIONAL SPACES. THE SWIM LESSONS WE SUPPORT HELP MORE THAN 400 KIDS EACH YEAR GAIN IMPORTANT WATER SAFETY SKILLS, AND MORE THAN 1,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN PARKS PRESCRIPTION PROGRAMS EACH YEAR. FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION HAS ALSO BEEN A KEY FUNDRAISING PARTNER IN THE ANNUAL TRAILS CHALLENGE WHICH ATTRACTS OVER 10,000 PARTICIPANTS AND FINISHERS EACH YEAR. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AS CLIMATE CHANGE CONTINUES TO SHAPE OUR WORLD, THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO PROTECTING HABITATS AND WILDLIFE SO THEY CAN THRIVE. WE SUPPORT FUELS REDUCTION AND GRAZING PROJECTS IN THE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE TO MITIGATE WILDFIRE RISKS, HELPING KEEP BOTH NATURE AND NEARBY COMMUNITIES SAFE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS HEALTHY AND THRIVING PLANT AND WILDLIFE POPULATIONS IN THE PARKLANDS BY FUNDRAISING FOR HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH STUDIES. UNIVERSAL ACCESS AT THE FOUNDATION, WE BELIEVE PARKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE. OUR GOAL IS TO REMOVE BARRIERS AND CREATE A WELCOMING SPACE FOR ALL BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT REACH HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND REFLECT THE EAST BAY'S RICH DIVERSITY. WE PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR SCHOOL GROUPS AND TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR PARK PROGRAMS. WE ALSO FUND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL LIBRARIES ON THE BACKPACKS TO PARKS INITIATIVE, AND PROVIDE OVER 1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO THOSE IN NEED. THESE EFFORTS HELP MAKE PARK VISITS MORE AFFORDABLE AND OFFER MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES THAT CREATE LASTING CONNECTIONS. MORE THAN 6,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECEIVE BUS TRANSPORTATION TO PROGRAMS IN PARKS, AND OVER 1,000 PARTICIPATE IN ALL ABILITIES DAY PROGRAMS EACH YEAR. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION OFFERS MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED AND SUPPORT THE PARKS. THE FOUNDATION OPERATES THE PARK DISTRICT'S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM WHICH BOASTS MORE THAN 12,200 MEMBERS. MEMBERS ENJOY EXCLUSIVE PERKS THAT MAKE PARK VISITS EVEN BETTERALL WHILE GIVING BACK TO THE NATURAL SPACES WE ALL CHERISH. MEMBERSHIP IS A MEANINGFUL WAY TO SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN REGIONAL PARKS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION CELEBRATED MANY MILESTONES THIS PAST YEAR, SUPPORTING THE EAST BAY PARK DISTRICT'S 90TH ANNIVERSARY AND HOSTING LAKESIDE LAPS, THE FOUNDATION'S FIRST HALF-MARATHON, 10K AND 5K RUNNING AND WALKING EVENT IN SUPPORT OF REGIONAL PARKS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 | THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT CONTRIBUTED (IN-KIND) STAFFING VALUED AT $1,322,400 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES (PARTS XII & XIII) ON SCHEDULE D AND SCHEDULE R. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT INTEND TO EMPLOY INDIVIDUALS DIRECTLY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR STAFF REVIEWS THE FORM 990 FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. THE RETURN IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL. ANY IDENTIFIED ISSUES ARE RESOLVED AT THIS TIME AND THE FORM 990 IS FINALIZED. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SIGNS AND FILES THE RETURN ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES SIGNED A FORM EACH YEAR ACKNOWLEDGING THEY ARE AWARE OF OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ARE REQUIRED TO INFORM THE ORGANIZATION IF A SITUATION ARISES IN WHICH THEY HAVE A CONFLICT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | PRIOR YEAR INFORMATION RETURNS (FORM 990) ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE LOCATED AT GUIDESTAR.ORG AS WELL AS AT WWW.REGIONALPARKSFOUNDATION.ORG. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART X, LINE 27 & 28: | THE BEGINNING BALANCES OF NET ASSETS WITH AND WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN RESTATED. |
| SCH R, PART V, LINE 2, ITEMS (2) & (3): | CONTRIBUTED (IN-KIND) SERVICES, SUPPLIES AND PROPERTY ARE RECORDED AT ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE AT THE TIME OF DONATION. FAIR VALUE IS DETERMINED BY APPRAISALS OR ESTIMATES MADE BY THE FOUNDATION. DURING 2023 THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED CONTRIBUTED SERVICES, SUPPLIES, AND PROPERTY FROM THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARKS DISTRICT WITH AN ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF $1,452,325. |
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