PORTLAND PARKS FOUNDATION
Programs
Program 1 [2020]
CAPITAL PARK PROJECTS - THE FOUNDATION LED THE PROJECT TEAM TO COMPLETION OF THE BARBARA WALKER CROSSING, A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PIECE OR ART THAT PROVIDES A SAFE CROSSING BETWEEN FOREST AND WASHINGTON PARKS ON THE WILDWOOD TRAIL. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDED A $5,000 GRANT TO PP&R FOR ENHANCEMENTS TO TANNER SPRINGS PARK POND AND PRAIRIE IN NW PORTLAND.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$598KProgram 2 [2020]
PARKS PROGRAMMING AND MAINTENANCE - THE FOUNDATION ISSUED GRANTS TOTALING MORE THAN $41,000 TO PARKS PROGRAMMING AND PARK MAINTENANCE INCLUDING OVER $35,000 FOR SUMMER PARK PROGRAMMING AND FREE LUNCHES, $4,000 IN SUPPORT OF STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENTS AND REPAIR OPTIONS FOR THE GAZEBO AT PENINSULA PARK ROSE GARDEN, $2,500 TO SMALL FRIENDS OF PARK GROUPS TO SUPPORT THEIR ONGOING OPERATIONS AS THEY CARE FOR INDIVIDUAL PARKS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PAID OVER $30,000 IN DIRECT SERVICES TO PROVIDE FREE MEALS FOR SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOL FAMILIES IN DIRECT RESPONSE TO COVID-19.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$138.5KProgram 3 [2020]
MOBILIZING PARKS GROUPS AND VOLUNTEERS - IN 2020 THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO GROW ITS SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM PROGRAM FOCUSING ON SUPPORTING LOCAL FRIENDS GROUPS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO CARE FOR AND HELP MAINTAIN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD PARK. GRANTS RANGE FROM $2,000 - $2,500 WITH A FOCUS ON BUILDING THE CAPACITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THESE GROUPS. IN 2020 THE FOUNDATION ALSO LAUNCHED ITS FRIENDS & ALLIES SUMMITS, A TWICE YEARLY PROGRAM DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT PARKS GROUPS AND VOLUNTEERS ON RELEVANT TOPICS INCLUDING TRAUMA-INFORMED ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE, CAPACITY BUILDING, COMMUNICATIONS AND SUPPORTING NEW ORGANIZATIONS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)PORTLAND PARKS FOUNDATION ALSO CONTINUED ITS GREEN DREAMS SPEAKER SERIES WHICH IS AN ONGOING DISCUSSION SERIES WITH PORTLAND LEADERS ON THE FUTURE OF THE CITY'S PARKS, OPEN SPACES, AND URBAN DESIGN. IN 2020, THE FOUNDATION HOSTED 4 GREEN DREAMS EVENTS INCLUDING 3 CANDIDATES FORUMS. THE FOUNDATION HOSTED SEVERAL CANDIDATES FORUM FOR CITY COMMISSIONER IN 2020. THESE WERE HELD VIRTUALLY AND PORTLAND PARKS FOUNDATION REMAINED NEUTRAL ON PARTICULAR CANDIDATES. THE FORUMS PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS TO HEAR FROM THEIR CANDIDATES ABOUT THEIR STANCE ON PARKS RELATED ISSUES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$47.1K
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