Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation

What Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation does

Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation (Tax ID 91-1855049) founded in 1997 in Bainbridge Island, Washington, and operating with a staff of approximately nine employees. The organization serves as the primary private fundraising vehicle that supplements public funding for the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District and the City of Bainbridge Island, marshaling donations, grants, and volunteer labor to expand and steward roughly 1,500 acres of public parks and a trail network approaching 50 miles on a single island geography.

The foundation's portfolio comprises capital projects (most notably the $1.9 million Eagle Harbor Sail Float replacement at Waterfront Park), a Community Grants program that has disbursed more than $912,000 since 1998 in grants of up to $3,000 each, multiple trail development projects (Lost Valley Trail, Waypoint Woods Gateway Trail, Sound To Olympics Trail), and the Puget Sound to Pacific (PS2P) regional trail corridor initiative anchored by a $16.13 million federal RAISE grant awarded in 2023. Stewardship is delivered through ParksCorps, Student Conservation Corps, Summer Trails Crew, and conservation work parties. The organization does not develop proprietary technology; its operational backbone is the CharityProud donation platform, a multi-channel digital presence, and event-based fundraising.

The revenue model is grant- and donation-driven across five streams: individual donations via the website, government and private foundation grants, contributions channeled through One Call for All (a local umbrella giving program), proceeds from annual events (Party for Parks gala, Trillium Trail Run), and the Community Grants Program. Major funding cycles are episodic and project-linked rather than recurring SaaS-style revenue, with the federal RAISE grant representing an outsized share of multi-year inflows. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on voter-approved bond levies, volunteer mobilization, and partnership with municipal agencies rather than traditional sales motion.

Name

Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation

Legal name

Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation

Website

https://biparksfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supplements public funding to develop, maintain, and expand parks and approximately 50 miles of trails on Bainbridge Island, Washington, through donations, grants, and volunteer programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parks and Trails Nonprofit Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM), Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access) (THAAAAAH), Conservation Easements & Land Trust Services (AFAMAMAH), Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

Keywords

• Parks and trails
• Nonprofit foundation
• Community grants
• Volunteer stewardship
• Conservation fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Bainbridge Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Donations: Individual donations from community members who support parks and trails preservation and development. Donations can be made through the foundation's website via CharityProud platform, including one-time gifts and recurring contributions.
2. Grant Funding: Funding from government grants and private foundations. Notable grants include $16.13M RAISE grant for PS2P and $1.7M planning grant for Bainbridge Island STO.
3. One Call for All: Contributions through One Call for All, a local giving program that channels charitable donations to local nonprofits.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual events such as Party for Parks summer gala fundraiser, Trillium Trail Run, and other community fundraising events.
5. Community Grants Program: Grants of up to $3,000 awarded to qualifying park, trail and recreation projects. Since 1998, awarded more than $912,000 supporting youth and adult park and recreation programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that marshals private donations, grants, and volunteer support to plan, fund, and develop parks and trails on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Its offerings include community grants for recreation projects, capital project fundraising (Eagle Harbor Sail Float), trail development projects, volunteer stewardship programs (ParksCorps), and annual fundraising events. The Foundation partners with the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District and the City of Bainbridge Island to expand and maintain approximately 1,500 acres of public parks and nearly 50 miles of public trails.

Product overview

The Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as the leader in planning, funding, and developing parks and trails on Bainbridge Island. Rather than a technology product company, it offers a portfolio of community-focused initiatives including capital projects (the Eagle Harbor Sail Float), park properties (Halls Hill Lookout & Labyrinth), grant programs (Community Grants offering up to $3,000), trail development projects (Lost Valley Trail, Waypoint Woods Gateway Trail, Sound To Olympics Trail, Puget Sound to Pacific Corridor), volunteer stewardship programs (ParksCorps), and annual fundraising events (Party for Parks). The Foundation partners with the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District, the City of Bainbridge Island, private landowners, and other stakeholders to expand and maintain nearly 50 miles of public trails and 1,500 acres of public parks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Grants Program Annual grant program offering up to $3,000 for qualifying park, trail, and recreation projects on Bainbridge Island. Since 1998 the program has awarded more than $912,000 to nonprofit organizations and clubs supporting youth and adult recreation programs.
• ParksCorps Volunteer stewardship program in which local nonprofits and clubs earn grants by committing to work parties in parks and trails, receiving approximately $15 per service hour volunteered.
• Eagle Harbor Sail Float Campaign Capital fundraising campaign for a $1.9 million replacement of the Eagle Harbor Sail Float at Waterfront Park, home base for the island's youth and community sailing programs serving more than 800 youth and 75 adults annually.
• Party for Parks Annual summer gala fundraiser held at Battle Point Park featuring sponsorships, an auction, and community celebration of Bainbridge Island parks and trails.
• Trillium Trail Run Annual 10K/5K and Kids Fun Run held in May that combines community engagement with fundraising for parks and trails.
• Lost Valley Trail 1-mile east-west trail crossing 33 acres of public open space from Wyatt Way/Head of the Bay to Fletcher Bay Road, connecting Winslow to Gazzam Lake and Crystal Springs. The trail plan dates to the 2001 Open Space Bond.
• Waypoint Woods Gateway Trail 4-acre wooded gateway park near the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal featuring a Phase 1 Stairway Trail connecting to the Charles Schmid Waterfront Trail, and a Phase 2 Welcome Plaza with rock-wall seating and interpretive signage.
• Sound To Olympics (STO) Trail 1.2-mile regional trail currently running from the Winslow ferry terminal to the High School Road intersection and into Sakai Park, part of the Great American Rail-Trail connecting to the Olympic Discovery Trail.
• Puget Sound to Pacific (PS2P) Trail Corridor 200-mile regional trail route from Washington State Ferries docks on Bainbridge Island, Kingston, and Port Townsend to the Pacific Coast at La Push, advanced through a collaborative initiative that secured a $16.13M federal RAISE grant.
• Halls Hill Lookout & Labyrinth Meditative space overlooking Blakely Harbor featuring a stone labyrinth by Jeffrey Bale, a bronze prayer wheel by Tom Jay, carved cedar fence posts by James Bender, and garden sculptures by Little & Lewis, donated to the Foundation in 2008.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500 acres of public parks preserved and maintained
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• North Kitsap Trails AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2023Partner in Puget Sound to Pacific (PS2P) Collaborative initiative to connect trails from Bainbridge Island to the Pacific Ocean. One of three founding organizations of the collaborative.
• Peninsula Trails CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2023Partner in Puget Sound to Pacific (PS2P) Collaborative initiative. Coalition advocates for and develops the Olympic Discovery Trail connecting to Bainbridge Island.
• Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner organization. Foundation marshals private resources to supplement the District's work maintaining excellent parks for all islanders. Jointly operates Summer Trails Crew, ParksCorps, and Student Conservation Corps programs. Partners on trail development and park projects.
• City of Bainbridge IslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey municipal partner for trail development including Lost Valley Trail, Sound To Olympics Trail, and Waypoint Woods. City provides permitting and supports through Open Space Commission and bond issues.
• Rails to Trails ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit partner. STO Trail is part of the Great American Rail-Trail. Conservancy supports planning and development of the 3,700-mile trail route.
• Washington State FerriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner of Waypoint Woods property near ferry terminal. Foundation secured 20-year agreement allowing environmental restoration, public amenities, and nature trails at the site.
• Bloedel ReservemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided easement along west boundary for Arbor Trail, enabling connection between Agate Pass Loop neighborhood and West Port Madison Road.
• Leafline Trails CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional trails coalition partner in the PS2P collaborative for trail planning and development.
• North Kitsap Trails CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional trails coalition partner in the PS2P collaborative working on trail connections.
• Puget Sound Regional CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning body that includes STO in regional plans, making it eligible for federal funding through competitive grants.
• IslandWoodmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental learning center. Debbi and Paul Brainerd donated Halls Hill Lookout & Labyrinth to the Foundation. Located near IslandWood on Bainbridge Island.
• Friends of the STO TrailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated fund supporting planning, growth and stewardship of the Sound To Olympics Trail on Bainbridge Island. Partners with Foundation on trail maintenance.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Peninsula Trails Coalition: Founding partner of the PS2P Collaborative that advocates for and develops the Olympic Discovery Trail connecting to Bainbridge Island. Direct peer and partner in regional trail development and federal grant pursuit.
• Rails to Trails Conservancy: National nonprofit that advocates for and develops rail-trail conversions, including the Great American Rail-Trail of which the Bainbridge STO Trail is a segment. Operates as both a direct partner (via the PS2P Collaborative) and a peer in trail-focused community fundraising and federal grant pursuit.
• National Park Trust: National nonprofit focused on protecting national parks and completing park trails. Highly comparable as a parks-and-trails foundation using private fundraising and federal grants to complete trail and park capital projects for community benefit.
• Bainbridge Island Land Trust: Local land trust on Bainbridge Island focused on conservation easements and protected open space. Operates in the same geography with overlapping board members (Barb Trafton served on its board) and shares easement-based trail acquisition as a core activity.
• North Kitsap Trails Association: Founding partner of the PS2P Collaborative and a regional trail organization in the Kitsap Peninsula. Comparable peer and active collaborator on the Puget Sound to Pacific trail initiative and Bainbridge-connected trail planning.

Broad incumbents

• Trust for Public Land: National nonprofit that works with local communities to protect and create parks and trails. Highly comparable as a larger grantmaking and conservation land-acquisition organization operating with similar mission, fundraising model, and government partnerships, though at a national scale.
• The Nature Conservancy - Washington Chapter: Large national conservation nonprofit operating in Washington with land acquisition, easement, and grantmaking programs. Comparable as a larger environmental grantmaker and land steward that the foundation partners alongside or competes for grant funding with.

Emerging players

• IslandWood: Environmental learning center on Bainbridge Island, founded by Debbi and Paul Brainerd who also donated Halls Hill Lookout to the foundation. Comparable as a Bainbridge-rooted conservation and education organization that overlaps with the foundation's programming and donor base.

Regional players

• Friends of the San Juans: San Juan Islands-based land and marine conservation nonprofit. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest island-focused conservation foundation that combines land protection, donor cultivation, and grantmaking for local park, trail, and open-space initiatives.
• Washington Trails Association: Statewide nonprofit that maintains and advocates for trails across Washington, including on Bainbridge Island. Comparable as a trails-focused community organization mobilizing volunteers and donations for trail stewardship and expansion in the same region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIRo84Uf5nTkenqM7iADD4Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/Bainbridge-Island-Parks-Foundation-148786742120881
• Instagraminstagram.com/biparksfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bainbridge-parks-trails-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

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