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Support programs to create better future for the river and its wildlife
Whether its planting trees, restoring natural areas, connecting kids with nature, cleaning the riverbed or caring for open space, your gift will make a difference.
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The San Diego River Park Foundation
4891
Pacific Highway, Suite 114
San Diego, CA 92110
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As a 501c3 nonprofit (EIN 01-0565671) we depend upon your generosity. While Foundation is in our name, we are a public benefit nonprofit, not a large private foundation. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Our organization was founded on July 18, 2001, by volunteers and continues to be grounded in grassroots nature stewardship activites including education, restoration, research and more. You are invited to be part of the community of people dedicated to celebrating our river. If you already are, thank you for your support!
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Support a specific program or project
You have the ability to focus on what matters most to you. We have listed a few of our highest priority needs. There are always other opportunities to focus your impact so if you don't see something of interest, please contact us, and we would love to learn more about what you care about.
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Working for a Trash-Free River
$25 will buy 1 box of trash bags
1 box supports community members to remove a ton of trash!
We organize 2-3 cleanups every week, work with landowners and public agencies, and advocate for policy changes to reduce the flow of trash into the river. We believe all rivers should be pollution free. Sadly, an estimated 1 million pounds of trash enters the San Diego Riverbed each year.
Open Space Acquisition Fund
Donations of any amount are appreciated. Wildlife depend on undeveloped privately owned properties. We focus on areas adjacent to public lands in the source waters of the river. When a property goes on the market we need to act fast to conserve these wildlife areas. For a recent successful acquisition, we used financing. We need to pay off this loan and begin to rebuild our Acquisition Fund.
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River Studio Construction at Grant Park
We have an exciting opportunity to add a 1200 sf building to Grant Park. This will be the home of our education program while adding restrooms and more!
We are building this in phases as funds are raised. With your support we can keep this construction on schedule.
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Critical Research - Wildlife and River Heatlh
One of our programs is Critter Cam - a network of remote wildlife cameras that document the presence and movement of large mammals. Did you know that the San Diego River may have the greatest bioiversity of any place in the continental US? We focus our research on identifying threats and opportunities to at-risk and keystone species.
Other research includes testing the health of the river and the location of non-native, invasive plants and animals.
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Glennon Riverbed Cat Fund
Dedicated to late artist Stuart Glennon who was passionate and concerned about cats living in the San Diego Riverbed. Stuart was a lifelong artist who lived in Ocean Beach until he passed away
in 2022. A fund has been set up in his name to help provide assistance to cats - feral, community, stray and pets living in the riverbed. Funds are used to document their locations and then work with the San Diego Humane Society and other organizations.
As a 501c3 public benefit nonprofit, a qualified charity, 100% of your donation will be tax deductible as allowed by law. Our EIN is 01-0565671.
Please contact Pat Rice, Senior Manager for Philanthropy and Government Relations, at 619-297-7380 or by email to discuss how we can help you meet your philanthropic goals.
The Power of Giving - 2023 Results
- 13 parcels acquired and conserved
- 230,000+ lbs. of pollution removed from the riverbed
- 3,700+ free nature learning experiences
- 2,000+ trees and other plants installed
- 5,000+ volunteer experiences organized and supported
- 2,600 acres of open space managed
- and much more!
Your donation also provides meaningful opportunities to connect people with nature and supports efforts to advance a river-long park and trail system so more people can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.
Thank You to everyone who has donated to our recent Matching Gift Drive
Marina Varano
William Schairer
Jeff O'Connell
Richard Herz
Holly Reed-Falk
Andy Lange
Aetheist Coalition
Alex Garmon
Gary Stephany
Roger & Gail Wynn
Keli Allen
Jennifer Trapp
Jolene Shumilak
Marian Alexander
Nelson & Joan Elmore Memorial Fund at the
San Diego Foundaiton
Gwen Juhnke
Reneee Woodward
Anthony Swanson
Richard Carrico
Karen Stephens
William Scherer
Roy Coffman
John & Jolene Steigerwalt
Bobbie and Jon Gilbert Family Foundation Fund of the JCF
Danny and Debra Lancaster
Terry Gaughen
Lindy Harshberger
Aysegul Underhill
Patrick McEvoy
The dandlions Montessori
Vanessa Bill
Robert Self
George & Karen Casey
Alyssa Kane
Fred Nicolet
Chuck & Martha Moffett
Marie Keech
JoAnne Hutsel
Sarah Hutmacher & Stephen Wilson
Allan Fisher
Anne Rosser
Bruce & Cynthia Engelbert
Douglas Duncan
Linda & Bill Shaw
Ellen Castellanos
Lore Mayo
Stroud Tackle
Gwen Phelps
Peter & Raydene St. Clair
Paul Cloward
Anonymous
Thomas Younghusband
Brian Hartley
Mari & Irene Nava
Elizabeth Flynn
Rebecca Teriete
Richard Erth
Norrie Robbins
Joseph Mayer
Jim & Cathy Potter
Michael McClintock
Updated 12/4
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