SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS FUND
WESTLAKE VLG, CA
Mission
THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS FUND (THE "FUND") OPERATES AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA. THE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROTECT AND ENCOURAGE APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA ("SMMNRA") BY SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ("NPS") ENDEAVORS IN THE SMMNRA. THE FUND ACHIEVES THIS MISSION BY PARTNERING WITH THE NPS TO FURTHER EDUCATION, SCIENCE, AND RESEARCH; IMPROVING PARK FACILITIES AND TRAILS; ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND YOUTH IN EDUCATION; AND LEADING EFFORTS TO STEWARD THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THESE BEAUTIFUL PARKLANDS. THE FUND'S OBJECTIVES ARE ORGANIZED AROUND THE FOLLOWING CORE PROGRAM AREA, WHICH ARE EDUCATION, HABITAT RESORATION AND TRAILS, OXNARD YOUTH ECOLOGISTS PROGRAM, MONARCH AND MILKWEED PROGRAM, WILDLIFE RESEARCH AND PROTECTION AND OUTREACH AND OTHER SPECIAL INITIATIVES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS FUND
$3.1M in foundation grants on record from 17 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Foundation | $1.6M | 4 |
| Rewild | $600K | 2 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $431K | 3 |
| Ventura County Community Foundation | $357K | 3 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $142K | 2 |
| Parks California | $141K | 2 |
| Community Initiatives | $48K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $29K | 2 |
| Malibu Foundation | $29K | 1 |
| California Community Foundation | $25K | 1 |
Leadership
DEANNA ARMBRUSTER — COO (Principal officer)
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