AI Summary
FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS is a 501(c)3 organization focused on grantmaking within Santa Cruz County. With a total of $896.2K in grants paid in 2024, it operates on a relationship-based model and only makes grants by invitation, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to preserve, protect, improve and promote the use of Santa Cruz County parks and open spaces for recreational activities, arts and cultural activities to benefit all generations in our diverse community.
Cause Areas
1
Parks
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TANNERY WORLD DANCE & CULTURAL CENTER
Santa Cruz, CA
$36K
2%
SAVED BY NATURE
Campbell, CA
$5.2K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS?
No. FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS give?
FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $21 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS make each year?
In 2024, FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $896 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS fund recently?
In 2024, FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include TANNERY WORLD DANCE & CULTURAL CENTER and SAVED BY NATURE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS?
FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.