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Anza-Borrego Foundation and Institute
Fast Facts
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Mission
The mission of Anza-Borrego Foundation and Institute is to promote conservation in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park® and the surrounding ecological region through land acquisition, education, interpretation and scientific studies.
Founded 1967
Aid provided to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Land donated to the park 35,000 since inception; 32,000 acres left to go. Property worth an estimated twenty million since 1998.
$50,000 for research in 2005/2006
$70,000 Park education grants since 2003
Non-profit status
501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit
Donations to the Anza-Borrego Foundation and Institute are tax detuctable.
IRS form 990 Guidestar
Governed by a Board of Trustees.
Board consists of eighteen business and community leaders from across the United States. Board members serve without pay.
Professional Staff
Four full time and two part time year-round paid staff members; Plus volunteers when needed.
Awards and Recognition
 1972
Resolution passed commending the work of the Anza-Borrego Committee (ABFI) presented by the California State Park and Recreation Commission
1979
Golden Bear Award presented by the California Resources Agency
1986
March 10-16 designated as Anza-Borrego Foundation Recognition Week declared by San Diego County Board of Supervisors
1992
Chevron Conservation Award presented by Chevron Corporation
1996
Roma Rentz named Honorary Ranger in recognition for her years of service presented by California Department of Parks and Recreation
1999
Diana Lindsay named “Volunteer of the Year” for her work for ABF presented by the North County Philanthropic Council
2000
Linda Carson received the Public Relations/Non-Profit Award for “San Diego Women Who Mean Business”
presented by the San Diego Business Journal
2001
Earth Star Volunteer of the Year for Delores Lukina
presented by Earth Share of California
2001
Land Trust Achievement Award presented by The Trust For Public Land
2007
Honorable Mention in Executive Excellence for Linda Carson presented by Nonprofit Management Solutions
Anza-Borrego Foundation and Institute Educational Programs and Services
Membership Program
Number of members: Over 1,400
Membership dues: Memberships start at $10 per year. The membership program supports educational efforts and land acquisition in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
Membership benefits:
A family membership $35 (covering the entire family including children through age 18)
A 15% discount on items sold by the Anza-Borrego Foundation and Institute (in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park visitor center, and on the foundation’s website: www.theabf.org (or by mail)
Informative quarterly publication, Desert Update and the Official Anza-Borrego Desert State Park annual magazine.
Credit for a tax-deductible gift
Discounts on Anza-Borrego Institute field programs
Anza-Borrego Foundation and Institute number of classes:
Over 62 courses, seminars and guided educational trips per year
Number of participants: Over 1300 per year
Average length of class: half day and full day
Average cost of class: Field Program tuition averages $25-$55 per day for classes; Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted for tuition.
Educational sales
In-park: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center
Mail order sales: Orders may be placed by calling 1-760-767-4961 or purchasing online at www.theabf.org. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards are accepted for all purchases.
Annual sales:
Anza-Borrego Foundation and Institute sales of educational materials totalled approximately $398,307.00 in fiscal 2005.
Website address - www.theabf.org
Mailing address
Anza-Borrego Foundation and Institute
P.O. Box 2001
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
PHONE: (760)767-0446
FAX: (760)767-0465
Office location
Borrego Springs, CA
Staff contacts
Linda Carson
Executive Director
(760)767-0446
Sally Theriault
Institute Manager
(Educational Programs)
(760)767-4063
Paige Haller
Manager of Donor Relations
(Membership and Donor Programs)
(760)767-0446
Briana Ross
Communications Coordinator
(760)767-0446
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park information
Visitor Center (760)767-4205
Sector Office (760)767-5311
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