Sustainable in every way.
The Bay Park Conservancy aspires to be sustainable in every way - financially feasible, operationally doable and environmentally sustainable.
Financially Feasible
The Bay Park Conservancy continues to operate as a lean, effective and efficient nonprofit organization.
In 2022, 97% of all Bay Park Conservancy spending was for design and construction to open the park. 1% went towards park operations and programming, 1% went towards administration (G&A), and 1% went towards fundraising.
At calendar year-end, The Bay Park Conservancy, Inc. held $2,564,353 in cash.
Audited financial statements can be found here.
Diversified Funding Sources
The Bay Funding is On Track
The Bay is funded through a combination of individual donor contributions, philanthropic foundations and government sources.
Thanks to these generous supporters, The Bay is on track to fund ongoing park operations, park programming and maintenance, and Phase 2 development.
“The Bay Park Conservancy demonstrates excellence in accountability, transparency and working in ways that foster wide participation.”
Debra Jacobs
President & CEO
The Patterson Foundation
Philanthropy
The Bay is the first major civic initiative that all five of Sarasota’s local foundations have supported from the beginning. Their support has led the way in ensuring The Bay became a reality for the community.
“The Bay initiative is establishing a cultural and economic legacy for the region while ensuring open, public access to the bayfront. With future phases that include an abundance of green space and the preservation of natural shorelines, the 53-acre bayfront park is poised to enhance the future well-being of our environment and community.”
Teri A Hansen
President & CEO
“The Bay offers an opportunity to ensure our area provides an atmosphere that bridges generations and unites our community by offering unique experiences where everyone who visits feels they belong. These gifts uphold the spirit of inclusivity and community pride that ignited The Bay.”
Roxie Jerde
President & CEO
“I am proud to say that we have instrumentally supported The Bay since its inception in 2013. The implementation of a long-term master plan for 53 acres of city-owned land along Sarasota Bay that will establish a cultural and economic legacy for the region is transformative in itself.”
Mark Pritchett
President & CEO
“The success of The Bay's transformation is a credit to community engagement, guiding principles, and leadership - both volunteer and paid - delivering excellence in every dimension. You have consistently envisioned, guided and worked tirelessly to create this regional jewel.”
Debra Jacobs
President & CEO
“The Bay is a special place… created with inclusive design features that enrich the environment and attract people for experiences outdoors. What an environmental and cultural treasure it is in Sarasota.”
Susie Bowie
President & CEO
Operationally Doable
Achieving a sustainable future for the bayfront requires continuous cooperation among the public, private and non-profit sectors.
The Bay Park Conservancy Hires Five New Team Members to Accommodate Continued Growth
In 2022, The Bay Park Conservancy announced the hiring of five new team members to support the park’s continued growth: Jordan Allison, Tony Gamelin, Mykenzie Johnson, Derick Kitson and Amber Lamerson.
Environmentally Sustainable
Through ongoing preservation, restoration, conservation and environmental efforts, The Bay is dedicated to creating a greener future for generations to come.
