2026-07-07T11:29:07-07:00 2025-12-31 Maze & Associates 3478 Buskirk Ave Ste 217 Pleasant Hill CA 94523 990 2025-01-01 237011877 REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION REGI 5105442202 PO BOX 2527 CASTRO VALLEY CA 94546 LAUREN BERNSTEIN Executive Director 2026-07-07 true VIKKI C RODRIGUEZ P00685455 9252282800 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LAUREN BERNSTEIN PO BOX 2527 CASTRO VALLEY CA 94546 10001525 false X WWW.REGIONALPARKSFOUNDATION.ORG X 1969 CA THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT. 16 15 0 20 0 3219844 2776723 0 749072 911065 54890 70205 4023806 3757993 2636127 2163311 0 0 110199 151826 354344 851074 736486 3597400 3051623 426406 706370 23684267 26943560 449104 762804 23235163 26180756 THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE BROADER PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT'S 73 REGIONAL PARKS, 1,250 MILES OF TRAILS, AND 55 MILES OF SHORELINE SPANNING ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES. THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION UNDERSTANDS THAT CONNECTIONS WITH NATURE ARE CRITICAL FOR LEADING A HEALTHY AND BALANCED LIFE, WHICH IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND ITS STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO INCREASING ACCESS TO REGIONAL PARKS AND TRAILS FOR UNDERSERVED AND UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES IN THE EAST BAY. ACCESS FOR ALL IS THE OVERARCHING GOAL OF THE FOUNDATION, WHICH IT ACHIEVES THROUGH ITS KEY FUNDING SUPPORT AREAS OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT; HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SAFETY; ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP; AND THE ACQUISITION OF PARKLANDS. IN ADDITION TO FUNDRAISING ON BEHALF OF THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT'S PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND RESOURCE PROTECTION PROJECTS, THE FOUNDATION ALSO HOLDS AND INVESTS FUNDS FOR FUTURE USE BY THE PARK DISTRICT. THROUGH A V false false 2290981 2290981 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING MORE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN LEARN FROM AND ENJOY LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES IN THE PARKS. THROUGH HANDS-ON SCIENCE EDUCATION AND OUTDOOR SKILLS, WE INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS. OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS 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 TOMORROWHEALTH, WELLNESS & SAFETY: SPENDING TIME IN NATURE BOOSTS BOTH OUR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES BY HELPING PEOPLE GET OUTDOORS AND STAY ACTIVE. WE PROVIDE 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. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: AS EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS AND INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUE TO SHAPE OUR WORLD, THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO PROTECT HABITATS AND WILDLIFE SO THEY CAN NOT ONLY SURVIVE BUT THRIVE. WE INVEST IN AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS TO KEEP NATURAL HABITATS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL. 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 BAYS RICH DIVERSITY. WE PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR SCHOOL GROUPS AND TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR PARK PROGRAMS. WE ALSO OFFER ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL LIBRARIES ON THE BACKPACKS TO PARKS INITIATIVE, AND PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO THOSE IN NEED. THESE EFFORTS HELP MAKE PARK VISITS MORE AFFORDABLE AND OFFER MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES THAT CREATE LASTING CONNECTIONS. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR THE PARKS THROUGH ONE OF THE FOUNDATIONS MANY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. PARTNER WITH US TO KEEP PARKS ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL AND TO PROTECT WILDLIFE AND OPEN SPACE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. 2290981 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 9 0 true 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 16 15 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false CA X X X ANNA HUANG 5105442218 PO BOX 2527 CASTRO VALLEY CA 94546 LAUREN BERNSTEIN Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 0 179957 49940 HOLLY POTTER BOARD CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN MARTIN Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BRUCE KERN Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE LEDESMA Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TAJ TASHOMBE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW IRWIN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NIK DEHEJIA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RAVI POORSINA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 YAKOV BERENSHTEYN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JESSET SIDORE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CRAIG GELDARD Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NATHAN LASCHE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TERRENCE RILEY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KEITH WHITE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 AMBER MIKSZA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 179957 49940 0 false true false 0 1172948 1603775 2776723 0 165881 165881 0 0 0 6988716 6243532 745184 745184 745184 0 0 70205 70205 70205 0 3757993 70205 911065 2163311 2163311 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 151826 151826 0 272334 272334 40255 40255 4179 4179 0 0 0 8868 8868 0 2538 2538 0 0 0 1525 1525 MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM 129089 129089 PARK RELATED EXPENSES 111275 111275 BANK CHARGES 38622 2474 36148 COMPUTER EXPENSE 38007 38007 89794 16395 36118 37281 3051623 2290981 406298 354344 324474 980537 223818 0 25000 0 9443 0 0 0 0 0 80340 80340 0 23110975 25953580 0 0 0 0 23684267 26943560 449104 762804 449104 762804 X 5774192 7097793 17460971 19082963 23235163 26180756 23684267 26943560 706370 2465558 -226335 X false true X true false X 6863623 3000723 2546129 3219844 2776723 18407042 0 0 6863623 3000723 2546129 3219844 2776723 18407042 0 18407042 243739 298630 535143 749072 165881 1992465 0 30974 63694 -132027 815389 778030 21177537 0.86920 0.81280 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 10911533 141100 1779137 145360 12686410 9347296 1689525 125288 10911533 7745231 322753 1323648 9391632 8261387 275167 -791323 7745231 4486045 3357264 418078 8261387 0.95290 0.04710 false false false 80340 80340 X 7736763 2465558 1513212 3978770 3757993 3757993 4564835 1513212 1513212 3051623 3051623 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S CAMPERSHIP YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP, ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAMS, THE BOTANIC GARDEN AND THE EAST CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN/NATURAL COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PLAN. Part X : FIN48 Footnote GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES REQUIRE THE RECOGNITION, MEASUREMENT, CLASSIFICATION & DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURN. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS & ASSOCIATED UNRECOGNIZED BENEFITS THAT MATERIALLY IMPACT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR RELATED DISCLOSURES. SINCE TAX MATTERS ARE SUBJECT TO SOME DEGREE OF UNCERTAINTY, THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT THE FOUNDATION'S TAX RETURNS WILL NOT BE CHALLENGED BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES & THAT THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL TAX, PENALTIES & INTEREST AS A RESULT OF SUCH CHALLENGE. GENERALLY, THE FOUNDATION'S TAX RETURNS REMAIN OPEN FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX EXAMINATION FOR THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FILING. X X X X true UPSTREAM PHILANTHROPY 3041 MISSION ST 104 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94110 DONOR DEVELOPMENT false 69400 HAYSE GROUP INC 1874 BROOKTREE WAY PLEASANTON CA 94566 GRANT WRITING SERVICES false 47716 TANGIBLE STRATEGIES INC 26617 MISSION BLVD HAYWARD CA 94544 DIGITAL FUNDRAISING false 33750 150866 CA true EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRI 2950 PERALTA OAKS CT OAKLAND CA 94605 946000591 GOVT. 1963311 0 SCHOLARSHIPS & PROGRAM SUPPORT FRIENDS OF OAKLAND ANIMAL SVC PO BOX 3132 OAKLAND CA 94609 204053711 501(C)(3) 25000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT GREENINFO NETWORK 2201 BROADWAY STE M5 OAKLAND CA 94612 943313222 501(C)(3) 50000 0 PROGRAM SUPPORT UNITED CAMPS PO BOX 2517 APTOS CA 95001 941711424 501(C)(3) 125000 0 CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS 2 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used ANNUALLY GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN REPORTS TO THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LISTING AMOUNT OF FUNDS EXPENDED, AMOUNT OF FUNDS UNEXPENDED, PROGRESS TOWARDS COMPLETION OF PROJECT, ESTIMATED DATE OF COMPLETION AND EXPLANATION IF PROJECT CANNOT BE COMPLETED AS ORIGINALLY APPROVED. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION FROM GRANTEES IF WARRANTED. false false false false false false false false false LAUREN BERNSTEIN Executive Dir. 179957 16504 33436 229897 Part III, Additional Information IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION) AND THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT (EBRPD), THE DISTRICT EMPLOYS ALL FOUNDATION EMPLOYEES. LAUREN BERNSTEIN, IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION, TAKING ON AVERAGE 40 HOURS PER WEEK AS PART OF HER REGULAR DUTIES. SHE MAKES THE MANAGEMENT DECISIONS ON BEHALF OF THE FOUNDATION AND HAS THE SIGNING AUTHORITY. 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 SIGN 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 WWW.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 VI, LINE 15 THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT CONTRIBUTED (IN-KIND) A TOTAL OF $1,513,212 CONSISTING OF STAFFING VALUED AT $1,357,212 AS WELL AS RENT & SUPPLIES VALUED AT $156,000 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025, 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. 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 2025 THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED CONTRIBUTED SERVICES, SUPPLIES, AND PROPERTY FROM THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARKS DISTRICT WITH AN ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF $1,513,212. 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