About
Post protects open space on the peninsula and in the south BAY for the benefit of ALL. Post is creating a network of protected lands where people and nature connect and thrive. These lands are preserved forever so present and future generations benefit from the careful... Balance of rural and urban landscapes that make our region extraordinary.
In care of PENI
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Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2024-06-30Financial history
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $30.3M · Peak FY2019: $31.7M · Avg: $27.3M
501(h) election
This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.
Political & Grant Activity
PENINSULA OPEN SPACE TRUST
Address
222 High ST
PALO ALTO, CA, 94301-104
Governance
Voting board members16
Independent members16
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Financial detail (Schedule D)
Permanent endowment %60.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$2.5M
Net to org$2.2M
Retained by contractors$281K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
Public records
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