Nonprofit · EIN 23-7011877
REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,757,993 | $3,051,623 | $706,370 | $26,943,560 | $762,804 | $26,180,756 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,023,806 | $3,597,400 | $426,406 | $23,684,267 | $449,104 | $23,235,163 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,878,189 | $1,719,335 | $1,158,854 | $21,836,691 | $344,694 | $21,491,997 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,776,723
- Membership dues
- $1,172,948
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $911,065
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $745,184
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $70,205
- Other revenue
- $70,205
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,163,311
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $151,826
- Travel
- $8,868
- Program services (functional)
- $2,290,981
- Management and general (functional)
- $406,298
- Fundraising (functional)
- $354,344
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,684,267
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,943,560
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $762,804
- Net assets, end of year
- $26,180,756
- Publicly traded securities
- $25,953,580
- Gross receipts
- $10,001,525
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN BERNSTEIN | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $179,957 | $49,940 |
| HOLLY POTTER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MARTIN | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE KERN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LEDESMA | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TAJ TASHOMBE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW IRWIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NIK DEHEJIA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAVI POORSINA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| YAKOV BERENSHTEYN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSET SIDORE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG GELDARD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN LASCHE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRENCE RILEY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH WHITE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER MIKSZA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN BERNSTEIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $164,139 | $40,917 |
| HOLLY POTTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN E MARTIN | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE KERN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE E LEDESMA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| YAKOV BERENSHTEYN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NIK DEHEJIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG GELDARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LES HAUSRATH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW IRWIN | DIRECTOR (FROM MAY 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE KEMP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN LASCHE | DIRECTOR (FROM SEPT 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER MIKSZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RAVI POORSINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRENCE RILEY | DIRECTOR (FROM MAY 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSET SIDORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TAJ TASHOMBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN BERNSTEIN | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| BRUCE KERN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BOB BROWN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY POTTER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE E LEDESMA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAJ TASHOMBE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LES HAUSRATH | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NIK DEHEJIA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAVI POORSINA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YAKOV BERENSHTEYN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSET SIDORE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG GELDARD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN E MARTIN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RENEE KEMP | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH WHITE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER MIKSZA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEOFFRY ZIMMERMAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2527, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-0527
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LAUREN BERNSTEIN, PO BOX 2527, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546
- Signed the 990
- LAUREN BERNSTEIN, Executive Director
- Phone
- (510) 544-2202
- Return prepared by
- Maze & Associates
Mission
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
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $2,290,981 · grants $2,290,981
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7011877
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,943,560
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,001,525
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,757,993 | $3,051,623 | $26,943,560 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,023,806 | $3,597,400 | $23,684,267 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,878,189 | $1,719,335 | $21,836,691 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,282,359 | $1,632,906 | $18,180,561 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION is 23-7011877.
- Is REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LAUREN BERNSTEIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does REGIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,757,993, expenses of $3,051,623 and total assets of $26,943,560 at year end.
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