About Point Lobos Foundation
Our mission is to protect and nurture Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, to educate and inspire visitors to preserve its unique natural and cultural resources, and to strengthen the network of Carmel Area State Parks.
Focus Areas
ConservationEnvironmental educationHabitat restorationTrail maintenanceAccessibilityYouth educationVolunteer/docent programs
Who They Fund
local park users and visitorspedestrians/neighborhood residentscommunity recreation program participants
Funding Style
direct service / on-the-ground projects
About Point Lobos Foundation
Point Lobos Foundation’s recent grantmaking centers on the stewardship of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, with support directed to conservation, restoration, education, and community engagement. In 2025, its largest grant went to California State Parks for trail maintenance and parks programs, underscoring a strong emphasis on day-to-day reserve operations rather than broad institutional funding. The foundation also backed Park-IT! through the Community Foundation for Monterey County, linking its giving to visitor services and park-related community efforts. Other grants point to a hands-on approach: repairs at Hudson House, crosswalk repainting, and infrastructure for trash and recycling bins all fit a pattern of maintaining access, safety, and site condition. The recipient list is dominated by organizations and contractors tied to physical upkeep and public use of the reserve, including Monterey-area vendors and California State Parks. This makes the foundation’s role especially clear: it funds specific projects that help preserve the reserve’s facilities, landscape, and public-facing experience.
What Point Lobos Foundation Funds
Environmental conservation shows up through support for park stewardship work, including a $90,860 grant to California State Parks for Trail Maint and Parks Programs. In visitor and community engagement, the foundation gave $59,846 to the Community Foundation for Monterey County to support the efforts of Park-IT!, connecting grant dollars to park-related local activity. Facility repair is another visible theme: $33,700 went to 17 Mile Construction Services for Hudson House Repairs, while $9,800 supported an Electrical and Control System utilities assessment at Hudson House. The foundation also funds small infrastructure projects that shape how people move through the reserve, such as $19,659 to Boyds Asphalt Services for repainting thermoplastic crosswalks. Waste management is part of the same pattern, with grants for trash and recycling receptacles and concrete pads for bins.
How Point Lobos Foundation Gives
The grant amounts cluster around small project awards, with the top recent grants ranging from $5,250 to $90,860 and the median recent grant at $18,779.50. The upper quartile is $54,885, while the lower quartile is $8,300. The foundation’s pattern is project-specific and restricted, with payments directed to named contractors, public agencies, and a community foundation for defined work. The recent list is entirely from 2025 and includes repeated support for the same site through multiple maintenance and repair line items. Point Lobos Foundation is a public charity, and the data shows direct, on-the-ground funding rather than individual support or program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$255K
Total Assets
$2.3M
Total Revenue
$1M
Total Expenses
$851K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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