Friends of Pinecrest

What Friends of Pinecrest does

Friends of Pinecrest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation (EIN 26-3664814) established in 2014 and headquartered in Pinecrest, California, that advocates for recreation, conservation, and community services across the Pinecrest Lake Basin. The organization operates without a physical office (communications are handled via a PO Box and an info@ email address) and is governed by a board of directors under FOP Board President Cici Focha. Its core programs include an annual membership program, an annual Emergency Services Fundraiser Dinner held at Camp Gold that supports the Strawberry Volunteer Fire Department, Pinecrest Volunteer Fire Department, and Dodge Ridge Ski Patrol, a donation program offering one-time and recurring contributions (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual), and a collection of self-guided hiking trail resources (PDF guides for South Shore Rock, Blue Canyon, Three Chimneys, and other trails in the basin).

The organization's technology footprint is intentionally minimal: a Squarespace-hosted public website (friendsofpinecrest.org) serves as the primary digital presence, supporting event ticket sales (adult tickets at $50, kids tickets at $15), donation processing with optional 3% processing fee coverage, and email newsletter sign-ups. A Facebook group (FriendsofPinecrest) provides community engagement, and a PurpleAir air-quality widget is embedded for environmental context. No mobile app, API, proprietary technology platform, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed or implied.

The business model is community-philanthropic: revenue is generated through three streams — recurring membership fees, ticket and event revenue from the annual fundraiser dinner, and tax-deductible donations. Go-to-market is entirely community-led via word-of-mouth, the website, email newsletter, Facebook, and grassroots engagement at community events. The primary customer segment is visitors and residents who care about the Pinecrest Basin's future, while downstream beneficiaries of funds raised include local volunteer fire departments, ski patrol, the Pinecrest School, Dodge Ridge Ski Team, Forest Service interpretive programs, and lake cleanup initiatives. There is no disclosed headcount, no paid employees listed, no revenue figures published, and no traditional ownership structure, consistent with a volunteer-governed community nonprofit.

Name

Friends of Pinecrest

Legal name

Friends of Pinecrest

Website

https://friendsofpinecrest.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Friends of Pinecrest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2014 in Pinecrest, California, that advocates for recreation, conservation, and community services in the Pinecrest Lake Basin, funding volunteer fire departments, ski patrol, schools, and environmental programs through memberships, donations, and an annual fundraiser dinner.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pinecrest

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. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees collected from supporters and visitors who join or renew their membership to support the organization's advocacy and community programs for the Pinecrest Basin.
2. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated from organizing fundraisers throughout the year, including the annual Emergency Services Fundraiser Dinner which supports local emergency services (Strawberry Volunteer Fire Department, Pinecrest Volunteer Fire Department, and Dodge Ridge Ski Patrol). Ticket sales for events serve as a primary revenue driver.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the Pinecrest Basin. Friends of Pinecrest is a 501(c)3 corporation, making donations tax-deductible. The organization accepts one-time and recurring donations (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) through its website with optional fee coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Friends of Pinecrest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advocates for recreation, conservation, and community services in the Pinecrest Lake Basin. It offers annual memberships, hosts the Emergency Services Fundraiser Dinner, provides self-guided hiking trail resources, and accepts tax-deductible donations to support volunteer fire departments, ski patrol, Forest Service interpretive programs, local schools, and community cleanup initiatives.

Product overview

Friends of Pinecrest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering membership programs, annual fundraising events, hiking trail resources, and a donation platform. The organization operates primarily as a community advocacy group rather than a technology product company. The Membership Program enables supporters to join annually; the Emergency Services Fundraiser Dinner is their largest annual fundraising event; Hiking Trail Guides provide PDF descriptions for recreational trails in the Pinecrest Basin; and the Donation Program facilitates tax-deductible contributions to support local emergency services and community organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Annual membership program that allows individuals to join or renew their membership to support Friends of Pinecrest's advocacy for the Pinecrest Basin and participate in community programs.
• Emergency Services Appreciation Dinner at Camp Gold Annual fundraising dinner event held at Camp Gold that raises funds for local emergency services including the Strawberry Volunteer Fire Department, Pinecrest Volunteer Fire Department, and Dodge Ridge Ski Patrol. Adult tickets are $50 and kids tickets are $15.
• Hiking Trail Guides Self-guided hiking trail resources providing descriptions and PDF guides for trails around the Pinecrest Basin, including South Shore Rock, Blue Canyon, Three Chimneys, and other trails.
• Donation Program Tax-deductible donation platform for Friends of Pinecrest's 501(c)(3) status, supporting Forest Service programs, local fire departments, ski patrols, and community organizations with one-time and recurring donation options.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Strawberry Volunteer Fire DepartmentcoreOthersOne of the primary beneficiaries of FOP's annual Emergency Services Fundraiser Dinner. FOP organizes fundraising events to support and honor these volunteer emergency personnel who keep the Pinecrest community safe year-round.
• Pinecrest Volunteer Fire DepartmentcoreOthersOne of the primary beneficiaries of FOP's annual Emergency Services Fundraiser Dinner. FOP organizes fundraising events to support and honor these volunteer emergency personnel who keep the Pinecrest community safe year-round.
• Dodge Ridge Ski PatrolcoreOthersRecipient of FOP fundraising support. The ski patrol personnel are honored at the annual Emergency Services Fundraiser Dinner as part of FOP's mission to support all emergency services in the Pinecrest Basin.
• US Forest Service (Stanislaus National Forest)minorOthersFOP works with the Forest Service on interpretive programs and shares USFS Self-Guided Activities on their website. The organization advocates collectively with Forest Service on Pinecrest Basin matters.
• Pinecrest SchoolminorOthersRecipient of FOP community support funding as part of the organization's broader mission to fund programs and services that make Pinecrest special.
• Dodge Ridge Ski TeamminorOthersRecipient of FOP community support funding as part of the organization's broader mission to fund programs and services that make Pinecrest special.
• Camp GoldcoreOthersVenue for the annual Emergency Services Appreciation Dinner fundraiser. FOP hosts this flagship annual event at Camp Gold, featuring dinner beneath stars and towering pines.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• American Hiking Society: National nonprofit advocating for hiking trails, recreation access, and volunteer stewardship. Comparable recreation-advocacy mission given FOP's hiking trail guide content.
• Yosemite Conservancy: Larger park-focused 501(c)(3) supporting Yosemite with membership, donations, and volunteer programs. Comparable mission and revenue model, but operates at much greater scale in a different Sierra Nevada location.
• National Forest Foundation: Congressionally-chartered nonprofit partner of the US Forest Service, funding recreation, conservation, and education programs on national forests. Comparable mission since FOP supports Stanislaus National Forest programs.
• Trust for Public Land: National nonprofit focused on land conservation, park creation, and community access. Shares FOP's conservation and recreation advocacy mission but operates at a national scale across many geographies.

Direct peers

• Friends of the Inyo: Friends of the Inyo is a small Eastern Sierra advocacy nonprofit that protects public lands and supports recreation, conservation, and community interests. Directly comparable to FOP as a regional 'Friends of' advocacy nonprofit serving a Sierra Nevada basin.
• Truckee Donner Land Trust: Regional land trust and conservation nonprofit serving the Truckee-Tahoe region. Directly comparable as a small/mid-sized Sierra Nevada conservation nonprofit with membership, donation, and stewardship programs.
• Mountain Area Preservation Foundation: Truckee-Tahoe area community advocacy nonprofit focused on conservation, recreation, and community services. Comparable scale and community-driven model to FOP for a mountain basin.
• Sierra Foothills Conservancy: A California-based land trust and conservation nonprofit serving the Sierra foothills region with comparable membership/donation model and conservation mission. Operates in overlapping geography with similar community-stewardship mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/FriendsofPinecrest

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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