Phoenix Parks Foundation's Purpose
Non Profit 501c3
The Foundation is a recognized non-profit and tax-exempt organization that depends on contributions to transforming the land into parks and help rejuvenate existing parks back to their original beauty. Since budgetary restraints limit public agencies, private citizens have joined within the foundation structure to facilitate a working relationship between the public and private sector that addresses the financial needs of Phoenix parks and preserves, taking them from great to first-rate.
Park Improvements
The Phoenix Parks Foundation takes a hands-on approach to park improvement through initiatives that bring together the resources needed to create and sustain change in parks that are overused and underfunded. Through a mix of volunteer labor, in-kind donations from local contractors, cash donations and grant dollars, the work of the Foundation have resulted in many success stories. These include renovations and improvements to several neighborhood parks in need, such as Arcadia, Moon Valley, and Encanto parks
Public/Private Partnerships for Special Projects
Public/Private Partnerships for Special Projects
The Phoenix Parks Foundation recognizes the financial challenges of the Parks & Recreation Department and presents an opportunity to gain support for special park projects that cannot be adequately addressed by the city budget.
Gifts to the Foundation support special projects, studies, plans, environmental review, and other programs in the City of Phoenix, helping to close funding gaps and providing leverage that allows the City to take advantage of special opportunities.
Special parks projects supported by the Phoenix Parks Foundation include Cancer Survivor Park, Fiesta of Lights, Japanese Friendship Gardens, Fabulous Phoenix Fourth, Irish Cultural Center, Camp Colley, Latino Institute, Phoenix After School Centers (PAC) and Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights.
Our Strategic Plan
Objectives
Initiatives
Initiatives
1.Evaluate and improve organizational infrastructure.
2.Provide continuous development for board members to be effective in their roles.
3.Operate within a strategic and sustainable framework.
4.Sustain and deepen the foundation’s internal knowledge of department and community needs.
Initiatives
Initiatives
Initiatives
Initiatives
1A. Board member development through meetings, interaction, events, and training.
2A.Complete trainings and require engagement and participation from board members.
3A. Review goals quarterly, attend events, and maintain and fiscally sustainable organization.
3B. Implement community focused programs.
4A. Invite
Initiatives
1A. Board member development through meetings, interaction, events, and training.
2A.Complete trainings and require engagement and participation from board members.
3A. Review goals quarterly, attend events, and maintain and fiscally sustainable organization.
3B. Implement community focused programs.
4A. Invite partners to share updates, needs, and opportunities for expanded partnerships.