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- EIN 23-7011877
- (510) 544-2003
- Po Box 2527 Castro Valley CA 94546-0527 USA
- www.regionalparksfoundation.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Environment, Land Resources Conservation
Mission: The foundation's mission is to provide broader public access to the park district's 73 regional parks, 1,250 miles of trails, and 40 miles of shoreline that make up more than 120,000 acres throughout alameda and contra costa counties. Over the years, the foundation's commitment has remained steadfast in its pursuit to increase visitation and engagement for those underserved, at-risk, disabled, and low-income populations wishing to partake in the multitude of offerings within the regional parks landscape and service delivery - an initiative fittingly called, "access for all. "in addition to fundraising on behalf of the regional parks' programs, services, and resource protection projects, the foundation also holds and invests funds for future use by the park district. Through a variety of broad-based initiatives, the foundation is able to meet its ongoing mission through special capital projects, membership, environmental conservation, legacy, and campership programs. Each of these specia
Programs: Each year, the regional parks foundation is poised to generate support for the following ongoing program initiatives: youth development (campership) program - to provide camping scholarships for youth from low-income families residing within alameda and contra costa counties. These scholarships, also known as "camperships," offer a one-of-kind experience in the regional parks to at-risk and disabled youth who otherwise would not be able to attend camp during the summer or participate in outdoor environmental education during the academic school year. The goal of the overall campership program is to provide an equal opportunity for our east bay residents to participate in park district programs and activities so that no one is turned away due to limited financial resources. Environmental restoration and habitat enhancement program - to provide for healthy, thriving wildlife populations in the parklands. The san francisco bay area is the 4th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. The population increase over the last two centuries has dramatically changed the face of the land, placing many wildlife species and their habitats in jeopardy. The foundation supports park district projects that manage and preserve the healthy balance of all native wildlife. Membership program - the foundation operates the annual membership program for the east bay regional park district. Individuals and families can enjoy the many benefits of membership, including free day-use parking, swimming, discounted camping, a dog pass, and "special" members-only events. Presently, there are over 9,400 members and growing, assisting the foundation to raise additional unrestricted support that can be directed to where the need is greatest.