Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to preserve the Golden Gate National Parks (the "Parks"), enhance the park visitor experience, and build a community dedicated to conserving the Parks for the future. The Parks, also known as the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, stretch across 80,000 acres north and south of the Golden Gate Bridge, constituting one of the world's largest national parks in an urban setting."
Year, State Incorporated:
1981, CA
Also Known As:
GGNPC
Park interpretation and visitor services include the operation and delivery of tours of Alcatraz Island and Muir Woods; sales of interpretive publications, theme-related sales items and products from interpretive demonstrations; and the production of trail signage and free publications to enhance the park visitor experience.
Park enhancements, restoration and stewardship encompass building and maintaining multi-use (pedestrian, bike, equestrian) trails, restoring sensitive ecosystems, protecting endangered species, growing native plants, rehabilitating historic structures, constructing overlooks, installing visitor amenities, and creating new park experiences for the entire community.
Youth, volunteer and community programs include programs conducted at the Crissy Field Center (an urban environmental education center) and the Institute at the Golden Gate, through the Conservancys other various programs, and under the auspices of the Park Youth Collaborative.
For the year ended September 30, 2024, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy's program expenses were:
| Programs | $47,624,418 |
| Total Program Expenses | $47,624,418 |
Chief Executive
Chris Lehnertz, President/CEO
Compensation*
$588,315
Chair of the Board
Eric Alt
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Pathstone
Board Size
24
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Program Revenue | $42,449,578 |
| Endowment and Investment Activities | $6,400,118 |
| Cooperative Agreement Reimbursements | $6,274,745 |
| Contributed Income | $6,020,577 |
| Other Income | $308,868 |
| Special Events | $199,722 |
| Gifts in Kind | $117,595 |
| Total Income | $61,771,203 |
Programs: 79% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 16%
| Total Income | $61,771,203 |
| Total expenses: | $60,455,331 |
| Program expenses | $47,624,418 |
| Fundraising expenses | $2,961,334 |
| Administrative expenses | $9,869,579 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,315,872 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $65,865,167 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-8,000 |
| Ending Net Assets | $67,173,039 |
| Total Liabilities | $15,826,078 |
| Total Assets | $82,999,117 |
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