SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION
San Mateo, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
94-3306697
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
San Mateo, CA, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
94-3306697
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on enhancing parks and recreational opportunities in San Mateo County. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $313.7K in grants to three grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in engaging with them can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO CARE FOR, LEARN ABOUT AND ENJOY SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS. WE FUND PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND VOLUNTEER EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE 20 SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS, FROM IMPROVING PLAYGROUNDS AND INTERPRETIVE FACILITIES TO STEWARDING THE PARKS' NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS.
Cause Areas
2
Parks
Sports and recreation
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOD NATURAL PRESERVE
Redwood City, CA
$84.3K
3%
PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST
PALO ALTO, CA
$10K
< 1%
FRIENDS OF HUDDART & WUNDERLICH PARKS
Woodside, CA
$7.5K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION?
No. SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION give?
SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and New York. 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 SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $314 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIENDS OF EDGEWOOD NATURAL PRESERVE, PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST, and FRIENDS OF HUDDART & WUNDERLICH PARKS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION?
SAN MATEO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.