BURLINGAME PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION

What BURLINGAME PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION does

The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Foundation, legally registered as Burlingame Parks Forever Foundation (Federal Tax ID 46-1124191), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California, operating out of the City of Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life for Burlingame residents and the surrounding community by partnering with city staff to facilitate volunteer opportunities, provide community outreach, and raise funds that supplement municipal budgets for local parks, recreation programs, and facilities.

The foundation's core offerings center on five programmatic pillars: (1) a Youth Scholarship Program that subsidizes enrollment in Parks and Recreation Department classes for children from families with financial need; (2) the Buy-A-Brick commemorative program, which sells laser-engraved bricks in three sizes ($100 for 4x8", $500+ for 8x8", $1,000+ for 12x12") installed at Paloma Park and Ray Park; (3) the Town Square Paver initiative, offering 40x20 inch engraved pavers at $20,000 each (up to 50 available) around a Donor Recognition Waterfall; (4) the Community Center Capital Campaign with Legacy Gift naming opportunities (e.g., the Dance/Fitness Studio sponsored by Alicia and Pat Moorehead) and a Donor Recognition Wall offering glass tiles at $2,000, $5,000, $7,500, and $10,000 levels; and (5) a community events portfolio that includes Music in the Park, Pickleball Tournament, Golf Tournament, Sports Flea, Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Park to Park Bicycle Ride. The foundation also funds tangible park improvements (water bottle refilling stations, benches, game tables, bicycle repair stations, bocce court lighting) across the city's 17 park and open-space areas.

The foundation generates revenue entirely through donations, commemorative purchases, and event fees, with no proprietary technology. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: donations are accepted online via Donorbox, by mail, and in person at events; commemorative orders flow through Polar Engraving's online portal; and outreach is amplified through the supportburlingameparks.org website, Facebook, YouTube ("Mark at the Mic" interviews), and monthly newsletters. The organization operates with 7 employees under a volunteer board led by President Carol Yasuda-Terrones, Vice President Dan DeWitt, Secretary Laura Hesselgren, and Treasurer Lisa Rogers, in close coordination with the City of Burlingame and the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Commission.

Name

BURLINGAME PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION

Legal name

Burlingame Parks Forever Foundation

Website

https://supportburlingameparks.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises tax-deductible donations, commemorative brick/paver/tile purchases, and event revenue to fund youth scholarships, park improvements, and capital projects across the City of Burlingame's 17 park and open-space areas in California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Parks and Recreation Fundraising

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH), Community Sports & Recreation Festivals (Fun Runs, Local Games Days) (MPAGAEAN)

Keywords

• Community fundraising programs
• Park improvement donations
• Youth recreation scholarships
• Nonprofit park foundation
• Commemorative brick programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlingame

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. General Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals, families, and organizations supporting the foundation's mission to enhance parks and recreation in Burlingame.
2. Buy-A-Brick Program: Commemorative engraved bricks sold for installation at parks (Paloma Park, Ray Park). Bricks available in three sizes: 4x8 inches ($100), 8x8 inches ($500+), 12x12 inches ($1,000+).
3. Town Square Paver Program: Engraved pavers (40x20 inches) around the Donor Recognition Waterfall for $20,000 each, with up to 50 pavers available.
4. Community Center Commemorative Plaques: Glass tiles on the Donor Recognition Wall in four sizes representing donation levels of $2,000, $5,000, $7,500, and $10,000.
5. Event Revenue: Revenue from event participation fees including golf tournaments ($60 per doubles team), Sports Flea admissions ($3/person, $5/family), and vendor table sales.
6. Legacy Gifts and Capital Campaign: Major sponsorship of specific facilities or spaces within the Burlingame Community Center, such as the Dance/Fitness Studio sponsored by Alicia and Pat Moorehead.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Foundation (legal name: Burlingame Parks Forever Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds to support parks and recreation programs in Burlingame, California. Its core offerings include a youth scholarship program that subsidizes recreation class enrollment, commemorative giving programs (Buy-A-Brick, Town Square Pavers, Community Center Donor Recognition Wall tiles), a Community Center capital/legacy gift campaign, and community events such as Music in the Park, pickleball and golf tournaments, a Sports Flea, a Tree Lighting Ceremony, and a Park to Park Bicycle Ride. The Foundation works in partnership with the City of Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department to fund park improvements and recreation services for 17 city parks and open space areas.

Product overview

The Burlingame Parks Forever Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the City of Burlingame's Parks and Recreation Department through a coordinated portfolio of fundraising and community engagement programs. The Foundation's core offerings include youth scholarship programs that subsidize recreation class enrollment for children, commemorative Buy-A-Brick programs for park beautification, Town Square paver initiatives, and a Community Center Capital Campaign with Legacy Gift opportunities. The Foundation also organizes community events (pickleball tournaments, golf tournaments, sports flea markets, music in the park) and funds park improvements including water stations, benches, game tables, and lighting. The organization manages 17 park and open space areas and works to enhance facilities and recreation services for Burlingame residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Scholarship Program
• Buy-A-Brick Program
• Town Square Pavers
• Community Center Commemorative Plaques (Donor Recognition Wall)
• Community Center Capital Campaign / Legacy Gifts
• Community Events Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Donated $5,000 to youth recreational scholarships in 2018
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Burlingame Lions ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperated with the foundation to hold a bocce tournament that helped raise nearly $20,000 for Paloma Park's toddler playground section.
• City of BurlingamecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with city staff to facilitate volunteer opportunities, provide community outreach, and raise funds to support local programs, facilities, and services. The foundation operates C/O Burlingame Park and Recreation Department.
• Burlingame Parks & Recreation CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with the commission on park improvements and recreation programs. The commission provides oversight and direction on city park priorities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• City Parks Foundation (NYC): New York City's nonprofit partner to the Department of Parks & Recreation, funding youth programs, capital improvements, and community events. Highly analogous model: municipal parks department + 501(c)(3) fundraising arm + youth programming + park improvement grants.
• Piedmont Park Conservancy:

Broad incumbents

• Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy: Major Bay Area nonprofit supporting federal parklands in and around San Francisco. Operates at a much larger scale but exemplifies the same parks-foundation model that channels donor dollars into park improvements, volunteer programs, and youth engagement.

Regional players

• San Francisco Parks Alliance: San Francisco-based nonprofit that raises private funds for city parks and open spaces through events, sponsorships, and stewardship programs. Operates with a similar parks-foundation model to Burlingame's, supporting a neighboring Bay Area municipality's parks portfolio.
• San Mateo County Parks Foundation: County-level nonprofit supporting parks, trails, and recreation programs across San Mateo County, the same county as Burlingame. Comparable mission (donor-funded parks improvements, scholarships, volunteer events) and adjacent donor market in the Bay Area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutu.be/WnOkOIsSL0E
• Facebookfacebook.com/Burlingame-Parks-Recreation-Foundation-1620744124903861
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burlingame-parks-and-recreation-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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