Grantmaking public charity · EIN 83-1523594
Parks California
Sacramento, CA
Parks California is a public charity that makes grants based in Sacramento, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $5.18M in grants paid across 85 grants, with $17.9M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Save the Redwoods League, Yurok Tribe and San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Parks California's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
A grant application form is used for any interested entities seeking assistance consistent with the intent of grant awards solicitation. if any applications were selected for grant awards, then the applicant signs a contract with specific terms and conditions to ensure the grantee fulfills its obligations as outlined in the grant application solicitation and described in their proposal. regular reporting, check-in calls or onsite visits are methods used for ensuring grant monies are utilized for intended purpose.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To help strengthen parks.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save the Redwoods League | San Francisco, CA | Forest Mgmt Strategy Grant | $191,600 |
| Yurok Tribe | Klamath, CA | 2025 Career Pathways Grant & 2026 Route to Parks Grant | $180,000 |
| San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust | Fresno, CA | 2025 Career Pathways Grant & 2026 Route to Parks Grant | $176,897 |
| Trybe Inc | Oakland, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $163,599 |
| Jamul Indian Village of California | Jamul, CA | 2025 Route to Parks Grant & 2026 Route to Parks Grant | $160,000 |
| Audubon Canyon Ranch | Stinson Beach, CA | 2025 Career Pathways Grant | $150,000 |
| Feather River Land Trust | Quincy, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $150,000 |
| Middletown Art Center (ecoarts of Lake County) | Middletown, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $150,000 |
| Playhouse Arts | Arcata, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $135,677 |
| Women in Dialogue | Los Angeles, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $133,741 |
| Green Cities Fund (queer Surf) | Berkeley, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant & 2026 Route to Parks Grant | $130,000 |
| Sonoma Ecology Center | Eldridge, CA | 2025 Route to Parks Grant & 2026 Route to Parks Grant | $120,000 |
| Mid-City Community Advocacy Network | San Diego, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $119,853 |
| Apapa (asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs) | Davis, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $112,000 |
| Balanced Rock Foundation (brf) | El Portal, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $108,000 |
| The Artlands Creative | Redlands, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $105,510 |
| Blue Sky Sustainable Living Center | New Cuyama, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $104,500 |
| San Joaquin County Office of Education | Stockton, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $103,500 |
| Mckinleyville Community Collaborative (dba Mckinleyville Family Resource Ce | Mckinleyville, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $100,050 |
| Santa Monica Mountains Fund | Thousand Oaks, CA | Every Kid Outdoors Project | $100,000 |
| San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority | Stockton, CA | 2025 Route to Parks Grant & 2026 Route to Parks Grant | $100,000 |
| Filam Arts (the Association for Advancement of Filipino American Arts & Cul | Los Angeles, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $100,000 |
| Fern Street Community Arts Inc | San Diego, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $100,000 |
| City of Cathedral City | Cathedral City, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $98,167 |
| Mariposa County Arts Council Inc | Mariposa, CA | 2025 Arts in California Parks Grant | $88,000 |
The 25 largest of 85 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Parks California accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Parks California's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Parks California give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $5,182,388 in grants paid (85 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Parks California funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Save the Redwoods League (CA), $192K, Yurok Tribe (CA), $180K, San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust (CA), $177K, Trybe Inc (CA), $164K and Jamul Indian Village of California (CA), $160K.