Los Angeles County Parks Foundation

What Los Angeles County Parks Foundation does

The Los Angeles County Parks Foundation (LACPF) is an independent nonprofit foundation serving as the dedicated fundraising arm for the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. It supports a network of 183 parks and 70,000+ acres of parkland across LA County through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and signature fundraising events. The foundation operates a diversified portfolio of programs including youth sports leagues (20,000+ annual participants), the ESTEAM summer camp scholarship program at 28 sites, the Every Body Plays after-school program serving 60+ parks, environmental and nature-based education, the San Dimas Raptor Rescue (700+ raptors cared for since opening in July 2024), and disaster recovery initiatives such as the post-January 2025 wildfire "Hello, Parks!" movement and Eaton Fire Recovery program.

LACPF generates revenue through four primary streams: unrestricted individual donations (one-time and recurring via the website and Bloomerang CRM), tiered corporate sponsorships (Falcon $500, Hawk $2,500, Eagle $5,000), event-based fundraising anchored by the inaugural San Dimas Raptor Rescue Golf Tournament (October 8, 2026), and targeted program-specific giving such as raptor adoption packages ($35-$10,000). Major foundation and corporate partners include the LA Clippers Foundation ($5.3M commitment for the Clippers Community Courts program), Annenberg Foundation, LA Dodgers Foundation, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Community Foundation, Fire Aid, LA Phil, NHL, Kaiser Permanente, and the County of Los Angeles. Go-to-market is hybrid: community-led mobilization of donors and volunteers, event-driven fundraising, and structured sales-led corporate outreach with dedicated sponsorship tiers.

The foundation's technology footprint is modest — a Streamline-powered website with park profiles, project updates, and donation flows, plus Bloomerang CRM for donor management. As of 2026, LACPF is transitioning from a board- and consultant-led structure to a fully staffed operational nonprofit with the appointment of its first full-time Executive Director, M. Teresa Villegas, indicating an organizational build-out phase.

Name

Los Angeles County Parks Foundation

Legal name

Los Angeles County Parks Foundation

Website

https://lacpf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Los Angeles County Parks Foundation (LACPF) is an independent nonprofit that raises funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support LA County's 183 parks, 70,000+ acres of parkland, youth sports, environmental education, wildlife rehabilitation, and fire recovery initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Parks and Recreation Fundraising

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

Keywords

• Park restoration programs
• Nonprofit fundraising services
• Youth sports programs
• Wildlife rehabilitation services
• Community recreation initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individual supporters to support park recovery, youth programs, and long-term park preservation. Donors can direct contributions to specific parks or programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship packages at multiple tiers (Falcon $500, Hawk $2,500, Eagle $5,000) providing visibility at events and programs with benefits including logo placement, social media recognition, and event participation.
3. Golf Tournament Fundraiser: Annual golf tournament with player registration fees ($160/player, $640/foursome) and VIP sponsorship opportunities supporting the San Dimas Raptor Rescue Center.
4. Raptor Rescue Donations: Targeted donations for wildlife rehabilitation: $35 feed for week, $150 feed for month, $900 support baby to release, $2,000 participate in release, $10,000 build a raptor mew.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Los Angeles County Parks Foundation is a nonprofit foundation that raises funds and mobilizes community support for the LA County Department of Parks and Recreation. It delivers and enables programs spanning park restoration, youth sports, after-school and ESTEAM education, wildlife rehabilitation, and equity-focused park access initiatives, while distributing donations and sponsorships through tiered giving programs and signature fundraising events.

Product overview

Los Angeles County Parks Foundation (LACPF) is a nonprofit organization that supports the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. Rather than a unified software product, LACPF operates a portfolio of programs and initiatives including park restoration projects (Hello, Parks! movement, Eaton Fire Recovery, Loma Alta Park renovations), youth development programs (ESTEAM Summer Camp, Every Body Plays After-School, Youth Sports), wildlife rehabilitation (San Dimas Raptor Rescue), sports facility upgrades (Clippers Community Courts, Sports Division), and community fundraising events (Raptor Rescue Golf Fundraiser). The foundation also supports the development of new park spaces like Puente Hills Regional Park. These programs work together to enhance access, equity, and engagement across LA County's 183 parks and 70K+ acres of parkland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parks and Recreation Programs A comprehensive portfolio of park and recreation programs spanning 183 LA County parks and 70K+ acres, including youth sports, after-school programs, wellness programs, and nature centers for county residents and visitors.
• Youth Sports Programs Organized athletic leagues and sports camps for children and youth including flag football, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, cheerleading, and skateboarding, serving 20,000+ annual participants.
• ESTEAM Summer Camp Scholarships An 8-week summer camp program at 28 LA County Parks sites delivering hands-on Environment, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (ESTEAM) learning for BIPOC youth ages 6-11.
• LA Clippers Community Courts Program A countywide initiative to refurbish and improve 117 basketball courts across 60 LA County parks, including courts in park-poor neighborhoods, funded by a $5.3 million donation from the LA Clippers Foundation in 2023.
• Sports Division Programs LA County DPR Sports Division programs expanding accessible and affordable recreational sports, including flag football, aquatics (water polo, dive, swimming teams), Junior Lake Lifeguard, and adaptive sports, serving 60,000+ youth since 2021.
• Every Body Plays After-School Free, drop-in after-school recreational programming promoting fun, health, and inclusion for youth, available at 60 LA County Parks and serving over 20,000 youth with nutritious snacks, homework help, active play, creative activities, and field trips.
• San Dimas Raptor Rescue A wildlife rehabilitation center operated by LA County Parks for the rescue, medical care, and release of sick, injured, and orphaned birds of prey. Since opening in July 2024, the facility has cared for over 700 raptors and adopted over 70 raptors into its program.
• Hello, Parks! Movement A community-powered post-wildfire recovery movement launched in response to the January 2025 LA County wildfires, mobilizing donors, volunteers, and residents to replant native trees, repair trails, and restore recreation centers.
• Eaton Fire Recovery Recovery efforts for Eaton Canyon Nature Center and Natural Area following the January 2025 wildfires, restoring the nature center, rebuilding trails and wildlife habitats, and supporting community programs.
• Puente Hills Regional Park Los Angeles County's newest regional park in 30 years, built atop the former Puente Hills Landfill, offering art and culture, climate education, environmental justice, healing, health programs, and public gathering space.

Quantifiable outcome

• Restored Loma Alta Park with new playground, shade structures, and native landscaping following 2025 wildfire damage
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ESPN Take Back SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerESPN's Take Back Sports program, in partnership with Positive Coaching Alliance, supports youth sports initiatives.
• Los Angeles Clippers FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep partnership with LA Clippers Foundation to develop the Clippers Community Courts program across LA County parks, including courts in park-poor neighborhoods.
• LA County Department of Parks and RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLACPF serves as the primary fundraising arm for LA County DPR, supporting park upgrades, youth sports, after-school programs, wellness programs, and emergency response. DPR operates 183+ parks and facilities across the county.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• New York City Parks Foundation: The official fundraising partner for NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, the closest analog to LACPF at a municipal parks foundation level. Operates a comparable mix of park restoration, youth sports, and community programming in a major US metro.
• San Francisco Parks Alliance: Nonprofit partner to San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department supporting park stewardship, programming, and equity initiatives. Comparable municipal parks foundation model in a major California metro.
• California State Parks Foundation: State-level parks foundation supporting California state parks through fundraising, advocacy, and volunteer programs. Shares LACPF's California geography and parks-restoration mission but operates at the state level rather than county level.
• Chicago Parks Foundation: Independent nonprofit supporting Chicago Park District programming, capital projects, and youth sports. Direct municipal-parks-foundation peer with comparable urban park portfolio and youth recreation focus.
• Philadelphia Parks Foundation: Municipal parks foundation supporting Philadelphia parks through fundraising and volunteer mobilization. Comparable in mission structure though smaller scale and geographic scope than LACPF.

Broad incumbents

• National Recreation and Park Association: National nonprofit dedicated to advancing parks, recreation, and conservation. Provides advocacy, education, and professional development that indirectly supports LACPF's park professionalization efforts, though it operates as an industry association rather than a fundraising arm.
• Trust for Public Land: National nonprofit focused on creating and protecting parks and green space across the US. Operates at a broader national scale with park-building, conservation, and policy advocacy — overlapping LACPF's mission but with a much wider geographic footprint.
• City Parks Alliance: National membership organization advocating for urban parks and recreation systems. Indirectly comparable as an umbrella body that supports municipal parks foundations and departments including LACPF-type organizations.
• The Nature Conservancy: Global environmental nonprofit with significant California land conservation programs and post-wildfire restoration work. Comparable in environmental restoration scope and major-gift fundraising capacity, though oriented toward land conservation rather than municipal park programming.

Regional players

• San Diego Parks Foundation: Regional parks foundation serving San Diego County with comparable park fundraising, youth programming, and community-based project portfolio. Direct peer in California but operates in a different metro geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/lacountyparks
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LACountyParks
• Facebookfacebook.com/parks.lacounty.gov
• Instagraminstagram.com/lacountyparks/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/los-angeles-county-parks-foundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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