Foundation History

Incorporated 501(c)(3), Jan 2010, to support PWC Park Authority

    • Original BOD: Molly Grove, Sharon Pandak, Ross Horton, William Moss, Earnie Porta, Richard Hendershot, Donald Sodo, G.E Buck Waters; Ex Dir PA Jay Ellington (other members included Jim DiModica, Miles Friedman, Lani Weiss)
  • Successes during first 10 years:
    • Contributor to K9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park, 13000 Minnieville Rd.
    • Support for Wounded Warrior Tournament, Hellwig Park
    • Park Shuffle Program
  • Established new Board of Directors to revitalize Foundation, March 2020
    • Ruth Anderson (Chair), Miles Friedman (VC, Secretary), Carolyn Custard (Treasurer), Marty Nohe, Tim Hurley, David Brickley, Benita Fitzgerald-Mosley, Bill Milne, Marcia Perez de Vasquez
    • Advisory Members: Helga Sanchez
    • Chair Emeritus: Buck Waters
    • Ex Officio: DPRT Director Seth Hendler-Voss; Staff Support: Shannon Jaenicke
    • Restated BYLAWS with major revisions, adopted 13 Jul 2020, amended 10 Jan 2022
    • Streamlined BOD
    • Purpose to support PWC Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
    • Updated MOU with PWC BOCS, 9 Feb 2021

Successes & progress…descending order

• Attained Platinum Transparency with Candid in 2025.
• Initiated Resource Development, Strategic Planning and Events Committees, January 2025.
• Working on the installation of our second Memorial Bench.
• Raised ~ $290,000 for Rollins Ford Capital Pump Track Project…will install in 2025.
• Invested in Donor Management Program (Bloomerang), July 2024.
• Solheim Cup…volunteers raised over 20K for pump track capital campaign (Sep 10-15, 2024).
• Started supporting Science in the Park and Hands on History Programs.
• Received Hylton Foundation Grants, other grants/donations totaling ~ $200,000 for Youth Programs.
• Legacy Program Initiated: brochure & website presence completed, July 2024.
• Hired Community Engagement Manager, June 2024.
• Social Media Presence established.
• Formed Partnerships with NOVA BMX & MORE (Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts).
• Initiated sales of PWC Parks Posters.
• Initiated Dedication Program for Memorial Benches.
• Initiated Count-Me-In Scholarship Program to ensure youth access to park programs.
• Website active!