Santa Monica Mountains Fund

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.

Vision

Our aim is to encourage an interest in environmental stewardship and support for the Santa Mountains that will last for life. The Fund’s vision is to nurture a lifelong passion for environmental stewardship and an abiding love of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Goals

1.We aim to secure sustainable funding to ensure the continuous operation of our programs, providing the assurance that they can be sustained without constant fundraising efforts.
2.Expand programs in underserved communities, fostering greater outreach and impact for conservation leadership and environmental stewardship.
3.We are actively seeking to hire more staff dedicated to capacity building in communications and fundraising, strengthening our ability to support our mission effectively.

WESTLAKE VLG CA | EIN: 95-4187832

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501(c)(3) organization

1 BAXTER WAY STE 180,
WESTLAKE VLG CA 91362-3822

https://WWW.SAMOFUND.ORG

805-370-2341

Santa Monica Mountains Fund

Mission

Vision

Goals

1.We aim to secure sustainable funding to ensure the continuous operation of our programs, providing the assurance that they can be sustained without constant fundraising efforts.
2.Expand programs in underserved communities, fostering greater outreach and impact for conservation leadership and environmental stewardship.
3.We are actively seeking to hire more staff dedicated to capacity building in communications and fundraising, strengthening our ability to support our mission effectively.

WESTLAKE VLG CA | EIN: 95-4187832

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

1 BAXTER WAY STE 180,
WESTLAKE VLG CA 91362-3822

https://WWW.SAMOFUND.ORG

805-370-2341

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

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No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes

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Financial Statements:Yes

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Audit Oversight Committee:Yes

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No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes

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Records Retention Policy:Yes

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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No

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100%	Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
100%	No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%	Financial Statements:Yes
100%	Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
100%	No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
100%	Records Retention Policy:Yes
0%	Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No

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