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Nonprofit · EIN 83-2553368

SAN DIEGO PARKS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92114

Financials

$1.4M$1.1M2023$1.9M$2.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SAN DIEGO PARKS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,866,651$2,194,767-$328,116$501,784$154,833$346,951
December 31, 2023990$1,425,033$1,115,696$309,337$798,963$126,589$672,374
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,896,608
of which government grants
$107,000
Program service revenue
$45,440
Investment income
$15,214
Net income from fundraising events
-$90,611
Other revenue
-$90,611

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$135,833
Other salaries and wages
$106,896
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$285,287
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$1,914,931
Management and general (functional)
$92,725
Fundraising (functional)
$187,111

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$798,963
Total assets, end of year
$501,784
Total liabilities, end of year
$154,833
Net assets, end of year
$346,951
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,859
Net assets without donor restrictions
$27,835
Net assets with donor restrictions
$319,116
Gross receipts
$2,064,106
Employees
4
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2018
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LEONA SUBLETTPresident & CEO
Officer
40$129,583$6,250
MICHEL ANDERSONImm. Past Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
VICKI GRANOWITZVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
MARTHA PHILLIPSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BILL ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANN DYNESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ELISABETH EISNER FORBESSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
JAMAR S WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CANDACE WOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KEN MALBROUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JIM NERIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARCELLA BOTHWELLTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
IMANI ROBINSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANDY MCNAMARABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
NOAH MOSSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JUAN CARLOS HERNANDEZChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
DAVID MONROEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JAMES THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JR MENDOZABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
STACEY LOMEDICOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JON HINKINExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$54,596$1,577
LEONA SUBLETTPresident & CEO
Officer
40$423$0
MICHEL ANDERSONCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
VICKI GRANOWITZVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
MARTHA PHILLIPSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
BILL ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANN DYNESImm. Past Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
ELISABETH EISNER FORBESSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
JAMAR S WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CANDACE WOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KEN MALBROUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JIM NERIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARCELLA BOTHWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
IMANI ROBINSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANDY MCNAMARABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BARRY J SCHULTZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JUAN CARLOS HERNANDEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAVID MONROEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EVAN GILDAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JR MENDOZABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOHN HOWARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
STACEY LOMEDICOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
404 EUCLID AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92114-2203
In care of
% MARCELLA BOTHWELL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LEONA SUBLETT, 1180 Rosecrans Street 517, SAN DIEGO, CA 92106
Signed the 990
Leona Sublett, President & CEO
Phone
(858) 410-4021
990-N for 2018 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Marcella Bothwell, 1714 Malden St, San Diego CA 92109. Mailing address: 373 Coast Blvd Unit 7, San Diego CA 92037. Website: sandiegoparksfoundation.org
Return prepared by
West Rhode & Roberts

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 83-2553368 or by the name SAN DIEGO PARKS FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To improve the quality of life of communities throughout the city of San Diego through equitable investments in parks, greenspace, and recreational opportunities.Vison - Every San Diegan has access to quality recreational facilities as part of a safe, healthy, resilient, and thriving community.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • COME PLAY OUTSIDE AND PARKS AFTER DARK Come Play Outside was launched in 2021 and Parks After Dark was added in 2022. These programs provide summer recreational experiences to thousands of youth and families in San Diego. The expanded program served more than 46,000 people in 2022. In 2024, Parks After Dark once again served 46,000, and our summer camp programming and year-round enhancements through Come Play Outside served more than 16,000 youth.
    Expenses $1,000,491 · revenue $45,440
  • URBAN FORESTRY & GREENINGGrowing the urban canopy by planting trees helps reduce pollutant run-off, mitigates climate change, and enhances safety and enjoyment. More than 350 trees have been planted. Other initiatives, include establishing the first program garden and the first community garden in a city park were completed in 2024.
    Expenses $596,842
  • General ProgramsThe San Diego Parks Foundation (SDPF) was established in 2018 to support park facilities and programs. SDPFs vision is every San Diegan has access to quality recreational facilities as part of a safe, healthy, resilient, and thriving community. SDPFs mission is to improve the quality of life of communities throughout San Diego through equitable investments in parks, greenspace, and outdoor recreational opportunities. SDPFs offers three pillars of support: Activating Public Spaces, Investing and Beautifying Park Facilities, and has become a leading local voice in advocating for adopting and changing park policies that have contributed to reducing systemic inequities.
    Expenses $224,365
  • PARK AMBASSADOR PROGRAMThe Park Ambassador program is a youth leadership initiative that provides participating young adults 16-24 the opportunity to learn and prepare for careers in public service, gain valuable leadership skills, build their resume and career path and make life-long connections. The program launched in April 2022 and a total of 124 youth have graduated the program.
    Expenses $93,233

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-2553368
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$501,784
Income (IRS master file)
$2,064,106

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,866,651$2,194,767$501,784XML
990December 2023$1,425,033$1,115,696$798,963XML
990December 2022$1,066,669$1,051,475$575,122IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Marcella Bothwell
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 83-2553368).

Questions about SAN DIEGO PARKS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SAN DIEGO PARKS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SAN DIEGO PARKS FOUNDATION is 83-2553368.
Is SAN DIEGO PARKS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to SAN DIEGO PARKS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SAN DIEGO 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 SAN DIEGO PARKS FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SAN DIEGO PARKS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SAN DIEGO PARKS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LEONA SUBLETT.
Who are the officers and directors of SAN DIEGO PARKS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $129,583 (LEONA SUBLETT, President & CEO).
How much revenue does SAN DIEGO PARKS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,866,651, expenses of $2,194,767 and total assets of $501,784 at year end.

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