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North of the River Recreation Foundation

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aka North Bakersfield Recreation Foundation   |   Bakersfield, CA   |  norfun.org

Mission

The North of the River (NOR) Recreation Foundation preserves the community's vitality and livability by raising private funds to enhance and expand our parks, recreation and social services programs and to provide access and opportunity for all.

Ruling year info

1993

Foundation CEO

Lisa Plank

General Manager

Monya Jameson

Main address

3825 Riverlakes Dr

Bakersfield, CA 93312 USA

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EIN

77-0331098

NTEE code info

Physical Fitness/Community Recreational Facilities (N30)

Youth Development Programs (O50)

Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)

IRS filing requirement

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

North of the River Meals on Wheels

North of the River Recreation and Park District (NOR) operates a local Meals on Wheels program which provides hot nutritious meals to homebound seniors in our community 250 days a year. We are the largest Meals on Wheels provider in Kern County

Population(s) Served
Seniors
Caregivers

Where we work

How we listen

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Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

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  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback

Financials

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North of the River Recreation Foundation

Board of directors
as of 05/23/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Mr. Brooks Douglass


Board co-chair

Mr. Bob Lerude

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 5/23/2022
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