2026-05-04T15:52:46-07:00 2025-06-30 Mark R McDonell CPA 511 Humboldt Street Santa Rosa CA 95404 990 2024-07-01 680421813 Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation SONO 7075651830 400 Aviation Blvd 100 Santa Rosa CA 95403 Melissa Kelley Executive Director 2026-04-27 true true Mark McDonell P00295404 7075269621 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X 400 Aviation Blvd 100 Santa Rosa CA 95403 1514940 false X http://sonomacountyparksfoundation.org X 1999 CA The Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation raises funds, fosters partnerships and advocates on behalf of Sonoma County Regional Parks. It solicits donations to help acquire, preserve and enhance 62 parks and trails throughout Sonoma County. 16 16 3 16 0 1445436 1401528 0 107765 113079 0 1553201 1514607 1302182 1101869 0 196250 203054 0 56809 167215 131207 1665647 1436130 -112446 78477 2155912 1898397 335992 0 1819920 1898397 The Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation raises funds, fosters partnerships and advocates on behalf of Sonoma County Regional Parks. It solicits donations to help acquire, preserve and enhance 62 parks and trails throughout Sonoma County. false false 1272347 1101869 Park Acquisition, Preservation, and Enhancement - The Parks Foundation contributes funds to support programs and activities in Sonoma County Regional Parks. Parks Foundation funding was directed to the following major projects in 2024-25:- A rainwater catchment system consisting of two tanks that can store over 45,000 gallons of water. The tanks were installed at Helen Putnam Regional Park: one near the parking lot restrooms on Chileno Valley Road and another by ranger housing. The stored water will be used to water sheep that graze at the park, managing fuel loads and promoting the growth of native wildflowers. The innovative water catchment system not only conserves groundwater and reduces reliance on the parks well, but also serves as a backup resource for fire suppression when needed.- Phase 1 reconstruction of Foothill Regional Park in Windsor, California, after the Kincade Fire. Reconstruction included a spectacular mosaic, titled Resilience, an 88-foot-long curved tile seat wall created by artist Angelina Duckett. The mosaic depicts the parks ecosystem recovery and native flora following the wildfire. The artwork acts as a gathering area and educational space near the park's entrance.- Provided initial funding for the reconstruction of Larson Park, located in The Springs neighborhood of the Sonoma Valley. - Concluded the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Spring Lake Regional Park, including a photo contest and equestrian picnic and ride. Funds raised during the year-long celebration supported improvements at Spring Lake Regional Park.- Regional Parks natural resources projects, including fire preparedness (vegetation management, creation of shaded fuel breaks, grazing to remove fire fuels) and protection of endangered plants and animals. The Parks Foundation focused with Regional Parks on purchasing and installing bear-proof garbage and recycling receptacles, as well as bear-proof food lockers, at Gualala Point Regional Park. - Installation of amenities like benches and picnic tables at Regional Parks- Tools and equipment to help Regional Parks' staff more successfully do their jobs, including an EV ATV, as well as electric tools to reduce parks carbon emissions. Education Programs and Community Engagement - The Foundation supports a number of programs at Sonoma County Regional Parks, including the following major projects in 2024-25:- Field trips that help students gain knowledge consistent with California state science standards through hands-on exploration in Sonoma County Regional Parks. More than 10,000 students benefited from these field trips, and more than one-third of these students came from disadvantaged schools. - Environmental education programs for underserved students and teens, such as the Youth Exploring Sonoma series, which invites teens from disadvantaged communities to enjoy outdoor recreation, engage in park stewardship, and benefit from leadership opportunities.- Regional Parks volunteer programs- The Water Safety Patrol, including purchasing hundreds of loaner life vests for use at the Russian River- Vamos a Nadar ("Let's Go Swimming"), a program that provides free swim lessons and water safety instruction for Spanish-speaking children and families- "Camperships" for underserved children to attend summer camps in Regional Parks- "Caminitos," a program that brings Spanish-speaking preschool-age children and their parents to a local park for a hike, healthy snack, storytime and crafts. 1272347 true true false true false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 6 0 true 3 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CA X Melissa Kelley 7075652041 400 Aviation Blvd Suite 100 Santa Rosa CA 95403 Melissa Kelley Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 106344 0 0 Nazar Eljumaily Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Pam Reed Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kathryn Peyton Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Channa Sweet Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kathy Haas Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chad Dorr Board Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Shaun Vongphakham Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Adam Jorge Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Palmer Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sylvia Lemus Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rob DeVenuto Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brant Arthur Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen Sellick Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Diana Sanson Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 106344 1 false false false 0 71778 1329750 1401528 0 113079 113079 0 0 0 0 71778 0 0 333 333 0 0 1514607 113079 1101869 1101869 0 0 0 0 0 181212 144970 36242 5435 4348 1087 0 16407 13126 3281 0 0 0 0 0 0 46684 46684 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4819 4819 Donor solicitation letters 45246 45246 Miscellaneous 14861 14861 Donor Database Vendor 7992 7992 Donor events/stewardship 7142 3571 3571 4463 4463 1436130 1272347 106974 56809 93456 349117 0 0 250000 0 0 0 0 1250 917 0 0 0 0 0 0 1811206 1548363 2155912 1898397 335992 335992 0 X 408595 378485 1411325 1519912 1819920 1898397 2155912 1898397 78477 X false false false X 1176709 1500085 1214272 1445436 1401528 6738030 0 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 20000 1180709 1504085 1218272 1449436 1405528 6758030 48602 6709428 16353 17032 54315 50314 112914 250928 367 367 16300 44290 60590 7069915 0.94900 0.92570 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false 72084 295 134 8000 64513 72377 1340 73717 71037 1047 72084 70729 308 71037 70246 484 70730 false false false 1548363 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. As of 6/30/25, Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation had the following endowment funds:Donor restricted endowments:- Sonoma Valley Dog Park Endowment ($25,882)- Children's Memorial Grove Endowment ($27,127)Board designated endowment:- Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation Endowment ($11,504) X X X X X false Spring Lake Water Bark 71778 71778 71778 71778 true Sonoma County Regional Parks 2300 County Center Drive Santa Rosa CA 95403 946000539 170(c)(1) 1101869 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation's Form 990 is reviewed by its officers prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation's governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available for public inspection upon request.