The informative and fun activities of the enthusiastic and energetic staff of the Foundation have helped me learn about the cultural and natural history of the Tahoe Basin and Donner Lake area, and have a lot of fun in the process. The foundation hosts meaningful park, wildflower and kayak tours, and concerts, to name just a few of its many worthwhile activities.
For 50 years now, Sierra state parks foundation has been fundraising to provide maintenance, restoration, and interpretation at the California state parks at Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake. Unfortunately, the state government cannot optimally fund their Parks so organizations like SSPF step in to fill the gap. this organization has really taken off in the last 10+ years and I’m amazed at what they have accomplished in terms of providing programs for school children and providing much needed restoration to historic buildings. I’ve been a member for many years and I’m really pleased to see where my money has gone.
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I love SSPF and the support this wonderful organization provides for our Tahoe and Donner Lake State Parks. I’m a board member but was and always will be a park user personally also. Great tours, events and shopping! Thank you SSPF. ❤️❤️❤️
The Foundation provides an amazing support of the California Sierra State Parks through education, restoration and advocacy
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Started visiting Tahoe in 1946, have not missed a year since. One never tires of looking at the lake. The Sierra State Parks Foundation supports the 7 California state parks at Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake through education, advocacy, restoration and preservation helping insure our parks will be here for future generations to enjoy.
Providing $500,000 yearly to the Lake Tahoe region State Parks to insure quality experiences for visitors and preserve the legacy.
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If you enjoy visiting California State Parks in the Lake Tahoe - Donner area, you need to support the Sierra State Parks Foundation. They raise money for the Restoration and Preservation of the parks and historic homes in the area as well providing education of the region's history, wildlife, and geology. They also advocate for resources and better laws that will help protect the parks well into the future. The best part is that all the money they raise goes directly back into the local Lake Tahoe and Donner State Parks.
You can tell this nonprofit is special because the employees, board, and volunteer base are passionate folks who come back year after year to fulfill their mission. Employees have been there is 7+ years. Leadership has been focused on bringing in a diverse board to ensure inclusivity is the forefront of its mission - making the parks welcoming places of inspiration and education. Additionally, from a financial standpoint, the nonprofit works diligently to be transparent to its donors, which is so impressive for its $500,000 returned to the parks annually! All in all, love love love this wonderful nonprofit!
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SSPF is composed of a small but mighty team. The team is passionate about the organization's cause (turnover is low and the volunteer base is dedicated as well). The Foundation returns over $500,000 back to the parks each year to keep parks open and welcoming to all. This manifests in all the unique and memorable programs Parks can offer to the public (mountain bike tours, rafting tours, snowshoe tours, kayak tours, campfire programs, jr ranger programs, and more!). The reach is incredible!
The funds raised by the Sierra State Parks Foundation are granted back to the California State Park system in the Lake Tahoe - Donner area. They provide critical funding to not only keep parks maintained and open for future generations but also restore and preserve some of Lake Tahoe's most iconic structures, including the Vikingsholm Castle in Emerald Bay, the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion at Sugar Pine Point State Park, and the Pioneer Monument at Donner Memorial State Park.
SSPF is a wonderful organization that I can trust to put my donor dollars to work. They work tirelessly with State Parks to complete the projects they set out to do.
In the last nine years, this organization which has existed for over 50, has come so far! The current ED has expanded their good work in so many ways and takes on almost any challenge. SSPF provides education and interpretation of eight amazing California State Parks, funds restoration of both natural areas and cultural gems such as Vikingsholm and the Hellman-Ehrman Estate. These parks are grossly underfunded in their meager governmental budget. SSPF fills the gap by providing staff, programs, events, rehab, education, and restoration. This organization ROCKS!
An incredible non-profit that keeps fighting for our local history and culture to thrive even during the very tough last couple years.
I am impressed with their commitment to help our parks. The staff and volunteers are committed to the cause. I feel confident that my donation will be put to the best use.
The Sierra State Parks Foundation provides much needed support to our local Lake Tahoe region California State Parks. SSPF is passionate about preserving the legacy of these unique treasures that are worthy of this support. SSPF funds projects and educational programs that connect people with our rich cultural heritage and natural resources. Because of the work of SSPF, these local Lake Tahoe area parks will continue to be places of inspiration and education for future generations to come.
The Sierra State Parks Foundation is a wonderful place to work! As the Lake Tahoe Visitor Center manager, I see how important it is to have a well-functioning organization that meets the financial goals of the Sierra State parks and gives the visitor a memorable experience.
The staff are hard-working, dedicated people that thoroughly enjoy working in the state parks to meet these goals.
This organization is my favorite in the lake Tahoe area and that says a lot! There are many worthy organizations that support Lake Tahoe but this one rises to the top. The California State Parks at Lake Tahoe, and Truckee also, are absolute gems for preserving both natural and human history. Despite being long established, they do not receive the government funding necessary to keep them open, vibrant, and viable. Thank goodness for Sierra State Parks foundation. This long-standing organization steps in to provide the restoration, preservation, and education that is not funded by the state itself. SSPF puts on fun and informative events for all interests. Some of them are just about learning and others are specifically intended to fund raise for a particular restoration project. I’m happy to see my donation dollars go to this organization.
Working for Sierra State Parks Foundation has been a true honor. Knowing the community impact and how transparent and fair this foundation is really makes my work meaningful to me. It is always exciting after a successful and hectic event season to see the tangible funds we raise, and even more exciting to see a project get completed from the funds we raised!
I support the Sierra State Parks Foundation because the funds they raise are given to our local Sierra State Parks. Their efforts help to keep the parks open and running for the benefit of all park visitors, and that includes me and my family! For three generations now, my family has been camping, hiking, recreating and learning at the Sierra State Parks. We share many memories of these amazingly beautiful places, and its a joy to watch the little ones, our future, begin to create their own footsteps at the parks. These parks are irreplaceable treasures that offer countless wonders. If you love the Sierra State Parks as I do, then help to protect them!
The Sierra State Park Foundation is a Cooperating Association with CA State Parks. They provide Park Visitors experiences that CA State Parks cannot provide due to lack of funding and staff. Full moon kayaks, snowshoe hikes, campfire programs, tours of historic houses are just a few of the many experiences available. Through fundraising they assist CA State Parks with deferred maintenance projects on culturally significant structures like Vikingsholm in Emerald Bay. They use all donated funds wisely and are able to get a lot accomplished. Their Board, volunteers and paid staff are a pleasure to work with.
The Foundation helped the new Donner Memorial Visitors Center to get open when the State of California didn't have operating funds. They've helped support the volunteers with training and outfits. In addition they've help support California State Parks around Lake Tahoe in the development of educational programs and needed restoration to the classic structures overlooking Lake Tahoe. They've far exceeded what was expected to support these beautiful state parks.