Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
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Founded in 1981, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy[3] is a nonprofit cooperating association that supports park stewardship and conservation in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area—the most visited national park in the U.S.[4]
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Abbreviation | GGNPC |
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Formation | 1981 |
Type | Nonprofit organization |
Purpose | "To preserve the Golden Gate National Parks, enhance the experiences of park visitors, and build a community dedicated to conserving the parks for the future." |
Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
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Region served | Golden Gate National Parks |
Membership | 14,000[1] |
President & CEO | Chris Lehnertz[2] |
Website | parksconservancy |
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Recognized as one of the largest park partners in the country,[5] the Parks Conservancy has provided nearly $300 million[6] in aid to support San Francisco Bay Area parks including the Presidio of San Francisco, Crissy Field, Muir Woods National Monument, Lands End, and Alcatraz Island. The organization has received a Three-Star Charity rating from Charity Navigator.[7]