Sequoia Parks Conservancy
Sequoia Parks Conservancy
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Sequoia Parks Conservancy is to fund and enable projects and programs that protect, preserve, and provide access to the natural and cultural resources of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Lake Kaweah.
About
IN 2018 THE SEQUOIA PARKS CONSERVANCY FUNDED PROGRAMS THAT FOCUSED ON PUBLIC ACCESS AND INCLUSIVITY; VISITOR SAFETY AND PREVENTATIVE SEARCH AND RESCUE AND NATURE WILDLIFE STEWARDSHIP.RANGERS IN THE CLASSROOM, POPULAR WITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ALIKE. TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND TULARE AND KINGS COUNTY STUDENTS GET FIRST-HAND, GRADE-LEVEL LEARNING WITH A RANGER FOCUSED ON NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON. PARTICIPATING STUDENTS ARE GIVEN A PARK ENTRANCE FEE WAIVER TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO BRING THEIR FAMILIES TO THE PARKS AFTER THEIR RANGER IN THE CLASSROOM VISIT.MAINTAINING, UPDATING AND IMPROVING PARK ACCESSIBLE TRAILS AND EXPERIENCE IS A CORE VALUE. THE CONSERVANCY CREATED THE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING TOUR OF CRYSTAL CAVE, FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED MAINTAINING AND REBUILDING ACCESSIBLE TRAILS FOR THOSE WITH MOBILITY CONSTRAINTS, AND PROMOTED THOSE FOR THE PUBLIC.SEASONAL SAFETY IN THESE TWO PARKS IS ALWAYS A PRIORITY AND NEEDS SUPPORT. THE CONSERVANCY SUPPORTED SEARCH AND RESCUE WITH SWIFTWATER TRAINING AND TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT.WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT THE PARK'S WILD BEAR PROJECT AND THE RESTORATION OF HIGH ELEVATION LAKE ECOSYSTEMS, TO NAME A FEW PROJECTS. THESE HIGHLY IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS PRESERVE AND PROTECT PARK WILDLIFE AND THE PUBLIC'S ABILITY TO EXPERIENCE THEM FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.CRYSTAL CAVE IS THE MOST HIGHLY VISITED PARK ORGANIZED ACTIVITY. WITH ANNUAL VISITATION OF 55,000 PEOPLE, THE POPULAR TOURS GIVEN BY CONSERVANCY NATURALISTS TEACHES ABOUT THE PARK'S UNDERGROUND WILDERNESS, THE ROLE CAVE SYSTEMS PLAY IN WATERSHED HEALTH AND SAFETY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, AND HOW TO EXPLORE AND PROTECT CAVES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “The organization's mission is to enhance visitor appreciation and enjoyment of sequoia and kings canyon national park and the surrounding area, including research and educational activities for the general public and its members”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “The organization's mission is to enhance visitor appreciation and enjoyment of sequoia and kings canyon national park and the surrounding area, including research and educational activities for the general public and its members”.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 47050 GENERALS HIGHWAY UNIT 10, THREE RIVERS, CA, 93271.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 76 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $380,863.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $1,791,381 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $462,352 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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