Partners of Parks

Partners of Parks

2760 North Studebaker Road
Long Beach, CA 90815-1697
(562) 570-3209
Website: www.partnersofparks.org

Contact:
Drew Satariano
Executive Director
dsatariano@partnersofparks.org

Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1986
Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 2001
Number of sponsored projects: 18

Fiscal sponsorship fee:
10% Management Fee but can be negotiated to a lower percentage if the gift is large.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Aligned mission/values: Must have some affiliation with Parks and Recreation
  • Geographic: Long Beach Based Organization
  • Other: Must sign an MOU and follow established procedures.

Types of projects or services we sponsor:

  • Arts and culture: Park or community based events, activities
  • Children, youth and families: Events and activities
  • Economic development: Park related construction
  • Environment/sustainable growth: Projects and programs
  • Festivals and events: Park or community related
  • People or communities of color/minorities: Projects and programs
  • Youth development: After school and weekend programs and events
  • Other: Ocean related events and activities such as sailing

Services we offer projects:

  • Bill paying: Process check requests
  • Bookkeeping/accounting: Financial Services
  • Insurance: Liability for events

Based on Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do It Right: Our model(s) of fiscal sponsorship are:

  • Model A, Direct Project: Events, Activities, and Education

Organization description:
Partners of Parks is a California Public Benefit Corporation, operating under 501c3 ein #33-0104238, established to raise money to support the operations, improvement of and programs of the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Marine in Long Beach, CA. Established to replace budget cuts through fundraising, Partners of Parks serves as fiscal agent for organizations raising funds to support parks directly and community activities held within park facilities.