Program areas at Friends of the Palo Alto Parks
The Magical Bridge Playground is heralded as the nation's most innovative inclusive public playground designed to be a place where everyone can play. The project is a partnership between the Friends of the Palo Alto Parks (FOPAP) and the City of Palo Alto. The Playground opened in April 2015 and there is continuing support for programs at the Park for the benefit or all. Continuing programs include a summer music series and other special events at the park, a Kindness Ambassador program that promotes inclusive play, and a summer intern program to further support the playground and train future inclusive playground leaders (this program was supported by a grant from the City). In addition, some playground upgrades were funded.
In partnership with the City of Palo Alto, a commemorative bench was installed at the Palo Alto duck pond.
The maintenance and enhancement of the California Native Plant plot in Bol Park is paid for by using the 501(c)(3) structure and administrative services of FOPAP
Lawn Bowling Park facility enhancement
Who funds Friends of the Palo Alto Parks
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for Friends of the Palo Alto Parks
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $25,796 | $94,399 | -72.7% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $1,014 | $245 | 313.9% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $26,810 | $94,644 | -71.7% |
Organizations like Friends of the Palo Alto Parks
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Friends of Fred Meijer Heartland Trail Group | 501(c)(3) | Edmore, MI | $116,958 |
| Mount Washington Valley Trails Association | 501(c)(3) | North Conway, NH | $70,186 |
| Panhandle Parks Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Coeur D Alene, ID | $29,489 |
| Great Shasta Rail Trail Association | 501(c)(3) | Mccloud, CA | $86,626 |
| Hodag Sno-Trails | 501(c)(3) | Rhinelander, WI | $115,239 |
| Washington County Star Trail Association | 501(c)(3) | Hugo, MN | $111,985 |
| Lake Effect Trailbreakers | 501(c)(3) | Sinclairville, NY | $62,411 |
| North Salem Bridle Trails Association | 501(c)(3) | North Salem, NY | $127,735 |
| Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Phoenix, AZ | $125,319 |
| Partners for Parks Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Billings, MT | $91,294 |
Data update history
January 11, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
January 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersSocial advocacy organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 425 Grant Ave Number 27
- Palo Alto, CA 94306
- Metro area
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
- County
- Santa Clara County, CA
- Website URL
- friendsofpaparks.org
- Phone
- (650) 327-7323
IRS details
- EIN
- 56-2424518
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990-EZ
- Year formed
- 2004
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- N32: Parks and Playgrounds
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0136761
- FTB Entity ID
- 2568389
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-06-04
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