The San Francisco Parks Alliance, facing financial crisis, chose not to inform the community organizations it served about its dire situation, focusing instead on large donors. This approach led to significant accusations of mismanagement and withholding funds, ultimately culminating in a city decision to cut funding. Former leaders revealed they were unaware of the financial mismanagement until mid-2024 and are now facing scrutiny over $5.4 million owed to community groups. Investigations are underway regarding the misuse of earmarked funds totaling at least $3.8 million.
We had great fear, which proved to be correct, that if funders and donors realized the depth of issues that we were still uncovering, they would dry up all fundraising.
The Parks Alliance essentially served as a bank for community organizations. It is being investigated for misspending at least $3.8 million earmarked for specific parks' projects on other expenses.
Organizations for years have accused the Parks Alliance of withholding their money, but the accusations came to a head last month when the city cut off money to the Parks Alliance.
The Parks Alliance currently owes San Francisco community groups $5.4 million.
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