The Yosemite Fund ® annual report 2006

From the Chairman and President

Dear Friends of Yosemite:

Gifts and pledges from 27,000 Yosemite Fund donors made our mission to preserve, protect and enhance Yosemite highly successful in 2006. The diverse range of Fund projects that balance resource protection with the visitor experience are possible because people who love Yosemite continue to care for its future.

The $13.5 million Campaign for Yosemite Trails was launched on National Trails Day in June 2006. The Campaign will raise funds to repair and reconstruct Yosemite’s most critically compromised, high profile trails and represents the largest trail repair effort ever undertaken in Yosemite. More detail about the Campaign is included in this report. In addition to the Campaign launch, the Fund’s annual contribution of $3.8 million went to support 50 projects in Yosemite, ranging from asphalt removal in Yosemite Valley’s Stoneman Meadow to restoration of an historic Yosemite Valley Railroad caboose in El Portal. Bill Floyd, Chairman and Bob Hansen, President

The Fund also had an event-filled year. Nic Fiore’s contributions to the Yosemite community were celebrated with The Yosemite Fund Award. The Fund enjoyed the Autry National Center’s Los Angeles premier of the traveling exhibition Yosemite: Art of An American Icon, for which the Fund had provided a research and development grant. Donors and Park Service employees enjoyed the dedication of the $1.6 million Olmsted Point Restoration. Finally, Fund staff and donors shared National Trails Day hikes led by Royal Robbins in spring and Donor’s Day wagon rides in Wawona during autumn.

We wish to express our gratitude to Yosemite’s best friends—our donors, volunteers, trustees and staff—all of whom give back to the place that has given them so much. Every gift, small or large, permanently and positively shapes Yosemite’s natural and cultural landscapes as well as its future. THE YOSEMITE Sincerely yours, FUND’S MISSION To provide broad-based private funding and resources for projects that preserve, protect Keith Walklet

, or enhance . The ultimate result of Bill Floyd, Chairman Bob Hansen, President Fund operations must be material improvement in the stewardship and quality of Yosemite’s natural, cultural or historical resources or the visitor experience. Photo: Upper Yosemite Falls Trail PROJECT PAYMENTS: 2006 Projects for the Park – 2006 $ 3,783,061

Visitor Services & Education Trail Repair rom building trails and replanting the Park in 2006. Many of the projects $1,315,981 $1,289,775 habitat, to razing obsolete structures funded require support for a number of 35% 34% F and acquiring historic artifacts for exhibits, years in order to be successful. Total funds The Yosemite Fund seeks to sponsor for multi-year projects may be allocated to projects of lasting importance to Yosemite the first year of a project, and grants not National Park. The diversity of Fund spent in a given year are carried over to projects reflects the simple truth that our the next year. national parks require active support and Fund projects are broken into six attention if they are to remain places of major grant categories. An explanation of natural beauty and inspiration, now and each category, along with project profiles for future generations. detailing some of the Fund’s most impor- This issue of our annual report tant projects in 2006 follows. reviews The Yosemite Fund’s service to

Scientific Habitat Research Restoration $151,315 $518,208 4% 14% Wildlife Cultural/Historic Management Preservation $203,579 $304,203 Habitat Restoration STONEMAN MEADOW 5% 8% ASPHALT REMOVAL Whether in the 95% of Yosemite that is designated “wilderness” or in the remaining Stoneman Meadow, located between the 5% that is considered “developed,” natural Merced River and Curry Village, plays areas that have been degraded can be an instrumental role in the Valley’s restored. In Yosemite Valley, meadows, ecological health. A 250-meter unused oak woodlands and stream banks have asphalt path that bisected a portion of undergone extensive relandscaping to Stoneman Meadow, running perpendicular return them to natural conditions and to the natural flow of water, was removed curtail future damage. In wilderness areas by Park Service restoration crews and illegal campsites have been erased, trails Deloitte volunteers in 2006. The removal relocated and thousands of native species of the asphalt will allow a great increase replanted. Signs, barriers and access in natural hydrology, promoting biological corridors have been installed to direct health and restoring Stoneman Meadow’s

Photo: Bob Hansen public access away from fragile areas aesthetic value. toward designated areas that can withstand the heavy visitation Yosemite receives.

Wilderness: $233,430 Emergency Riverbank Restoration: $60,000 Tuolumne Meadows Lodgepole Pine Removal: $59,200 Tenaya Watershed: $43,000 Preserving Yosemite’s Oaks: $36,000 El Capitan Meadow: $30,000 Royal Arches Meadow: $30,000 This asphalt path was removed to Stoneman Meadow: $17,578 “Methinks that the promote the natural hydrology—and Fence Repair $9,000 beauty—of Stoneman Meadow. moment my legs begin ______TOTAL: $518,208 to move, my thoughts begin to flow.” Henry David Thoreau

4 Trail Repair and Access Scientific Research Yosemite’s 1,200 square miles are criss- Management of the Park’s natural and crossed by 800 miles of trail. Visitors and cultural resources, interconnected natural pack animals alike ascend and descend systems, plants and animals, and ultimately Photo: Scott Miller narrow, often wet trails beside rushing even its visitors, must be based on the best waterfalls or through wetlands. Heavily scientific information. The Fund has traveled trails, such as the Yosemite Falls consistently supported research aimed at trail, may see more than 2,000 visitors per answering specific questions that will help day. This heavy use exacts its toll, making land managers better care for and protect trail repair critical. A good trail protects the Park. In 2006, the Fund sponsored the adjacent environment by directing several surveys to learn more about the people where to tread and discouraging condition of Yosemite’s natural resources. them from walking over fragile flora. Survey results will help Park management Trail repair entails rebuilding damaged set priorities in the future. portions of existing trails using methods that control erosion, and repairing Bees, Pollen and Plants damage to the landscape. Study: $83,300 Yosemite’s Legendary Mist Trail Patterns of Invasion: $32,000 Yosemite Trails Campaign: $502,965 Fire & Climate History: $20,518 Conservation Corps Preserving Yosemite’s Trail Crew 2006: $495,000 Tranquility: $12,977 Legendary Valley Trails: $190,000 Cave Management Plan: $2,520 Youth Conservation Corps ______Projects: $74,000 TOTAL: $151,315

Yosemite Falls: $27,810 Photo: John Senser ______

TOTAL: $1,289,775 BLACK OAKS

In 2006, the Fund made a grant to pre- serve Yosemite Valley’s black oaks. Park LEGENDARY VALLEY TRAILS Service personnel, in consultation with This project provides for the repair of Yosemite Indians, are researching black Yosemite Valley’s most popular hiking oak population trends within the Valley trails. Trail maintenance was done to from the 1930s to present. Researchers keep the , Upper Yosemite Fall, will study historical aerial photographs Mist and Mirror Lake trails open for the that show the changes to oak populations, season. Downed trees, damaged drainage create photographic records of current dips and crumbling rock walls resulting conditions and conduct field studies of Black bear and black oak from high traffic and heavy winters the Valley’s remaining black oaks. Their present crews with a continual challenge final report will include recommended of opening these trails for the season. actions for both restoring lost oaks and protecting remaining black oaks in Yosemite Valley.

“Those who contemplate the beauty of earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.”

Rachel Carson

5 Cultural and Historic Wildlife Management Preservation While Yosemite’s physical setting is Photo: NPS Yosemite’s social history is as rich as its breathtaking, its wildlife is also wondrous natural history. The stories, pictures, tradi- and more vulnerable. Several endangered tions, letters and legends of the generations species are associated with the Yosemite of Native Americans, early explorers and region, including great grey owls, bighorn travelers to Yosemite reflect the complex sheep and several kinds of amphibians. and enduring relationship between people Studies also indicate Yosemite’s bird and their natural environment. Fund grants populations are declining, and Yosemite support projects that acquire, record and continues to struggle to help ensure black preserve the history of Yosemite’s various bears, which have become habituated to human populations. human food, remain wild animals. The presence of these animals contributes Yosemite Museum Master Plan: $132,520 immeasurably to the appeal and enduring Indian Cultural Center importance of Yosemite. Fund grants are Gold Crown Mine cabins, Mono Pass Archeology: $44,000 made to restore habitat, to provide safe Yosemite Railroad Exhibit: $30,000 borders between human visitors and wild Studio Web Exhibit: $26,951 inhabitants of Yosemite, and to conduct Snow Creek Cabin Restoration: $25,000 research to answer wildlife related Historic Films—Digitize: $19,028 questions. Mammoth Plate

Photo: A. J. Hand Photo Preservation: $12,746 Willow Flycatcher Census: $111,618 Wilderness Cabin Repair: $5,000 Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog Fine Art Conservation: $4,997 Reintroduction: $60,000 Stage Coach Repair: $2,461 Bat Study: $31,961 Rare Book Conservation: $1,500 ______TOTAL: $203,579 TOTAL: $304,203

YOSEMITE VALLEY RAILROAD EXHIBIT WILLOW FLYCATCHER

The restored Yosemite Valley Railroad Over the last ten years, willow flycatcher Willow Flycatcher caboose, along with a Shay locomotive also populations have diminished considerably restored through a Fund grant, is on display in Yosemite and in California, making at the Bagby Depot Station in El Portal as the bird a California Endangered Species. part of the Yosemite Valley Railroad Exhibit. Between 2006 and 2008, the Fund is In 2006, a Fund grant paid to restore the sponsoring the work of Park Service unsightly, unsafe caboose. The caboose researchers to determine the abundance received several restoration treatments, and distribution of willow flycatchers in including roof replacement and substantial the Park and characterize habitats sup- Photo: Bob Hansen work on the interior. Now the caboose will porting the remaining birds. Understanding help convey the story of Yosemite’s rail population distribution and habitat will history to visitors for the Yosemite Valley enable Park managers to make planning Railroad’s centennial celebration in 2007. decisions that will protect willow flycatcher habitat. The study’s findings will also be incorporated into a full-scale study of environmental changes that will shed light Yosemite Valley Railroad on more far-reaching ecological challenges caboose, before restoration (above) and after (right). facing Park Service management in and

Photo: Kirstie Kari beyond Yosemite.

6 Visitor Services and Education Projects that educate, inspire and improve the visitor experience are a high priority because visitors themselves are critical to Yosemite’s preservation. Informed visitors demonstrate concern and knowledge Photo: Doug Nelson, RHAA about the Park; they are careful to assure that their presence and activities leave no ill effect upon the Park, and they are most likely to contribute their resources to the continued care of Yosemite.

Olmsted Point: $841,695 Valley Visitor Center Exhibits: $275,359 Sentinel Boardwalk Rehabilitation: $57,000 Self-Guiding Trail Brochures: $39,055

Museum Report: $20,750 Olmsted Point, after restoration Mono Visitor Center Exhibit: $15,150 Seasonal Rangers: $13,000 Library Online: $12,519 OLMSTED POINT RESTORED Jack Phinney Projects: $9,135

Search & Rescue: $6,600 As the images above and to the right Photo: Bob Hansen Foresta Waysides: $6,268 show, Olmsted Point, the incomparable Glacier Point Exhibit: $5,600 vista viewing area on the Tioga Road, underwent considerable improvements Obata’s Yosemite Exhibit: $5,505 between 2005 and 2006. Through a Buffalo Soldier Genealogy: $4,639 combination of California license plate Day Hike Maps: $1,700 proceeds and donor generosity, the site Diversify Outdoor Education was converted from a parking lot with a in Mariposa: $890 plastic orange fence to a destination where visitors rest and enjoy the stunning views Yosemite Institute Kids: $750 Olmsted Point, before restoration or study the area’s cultural and natural “Spirit of Yosemite” Video history through a series of educational to Schools: $366 exhibits. Among the improvements were ______educational exhibits like a bronze relief TOTAL: $1,315,981 map of the surrounding landscape, a new trailhead and map for the short walk out to a nearby dome overlook, seatwalls and

wheelchair accessibility. The donors, Park Photo: Betsy Hansen Service personnel and contractors present at the September dedication event, as well as the transformed site itself, exemplify the powerful, positive outcomes of partnerships between people who love and dedicate themselves to the protection of Yosemite.

Superintendent Mike Tollefeson, Stephen & Margaret Gill, and Bob Hansen gather in front of new bronze relief map and plaque. 7 Josh Helling (center; right, top and bottom)

At a news conference on June 2, 2006 just prior to National Trails Day Keith Walklet; (left) celebrations, the Fund launched the Campaign for Yosemite Trails. The

Campaign shares the ambitious scope and $13.5 million price tag of the Photos: Yosemite Falls Project completed in 2005, but its focus is Yosemite’s most critically compromised, high profile trails.

The Campaign stemmed from the need to restore trails that had degraded over time and the understanding that Yosemite’s trails exist for everyone and are a vital part of the visitor experience in Yosemite. In addition to re-establishing and repairing the trails themselves, the Campaign will also provide for restoring adjacent habitats, creating greater education opportunities for visitors and promoting the use of Yosemite’s trails. The Campaign will…

Provide visitors with: ■ Increased user friendly trails in two of Yosemite’s most popular destinations—the West Valley and Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.

■ An improved experience at Happy Isles and the John Muir Trailhead through the installation of educational exhibits, habitat restoration, and reconstruction of the Happy Isles footbridge to create a proper gateway to wilderness.

■ Design plans for key trailheads along the Tioga Road to include habitat-friendly and safe parking, food storage lockers, and wilderness education exhibits.

Provide hikers and backpackers with: ■ A safer journey on the John Muir Trail by repairing and reconstructing heavily eroded portions of the trail.

■ An extraordinary loop route in Yosemite’s backcountry by reconstructing the spectacular Red Peak Pass Trail over the Clark Range that connects two vital north-south trails.

■ A proper, informal route to Mount Hoffmann’s summit which Photo: NPS Photo: Bob Hansen will include habitat restoration and act as a cost effective model for converting use trails.

The map on the next page shows the project locations. The timeline for completion of all projects is 5-7 years. The Fund is proud to partner with the National Park Service to repair and restore these precious trails and to improve the visitor experience and education on and around the trails. The Campaign for Yosemite’s Trails will provide the public and private funding necessary to revitalize Yosemite’s most important trails to improve access, increase visitor safety, preserve habitat and educate visitors about appropriate use of trails.”

Mike Tollefson Superintendent Yosemite National Park SUPPORT & REVENUE: 2006 Fundraising – Sources for Grants $ 8,374,741

Special Events & Individuals CORPORATE PROTECTORS Other Sources $5,229,897 he Yosemite Fund gratefully $199,958 62.4% acknowledges all its donors. Gifts The Fund enjoys continuing support from a 2.4% T from many entities, including individuals, number of corporations that donate funds, corporations, and foundations, help keep goods, services, or even their employees to Yosemite National Park a place of beauty benefit Yosemite. Thirty-seven corporations and inspiration. The Fund receives gifts contributed to be Corporate Protectors of through a number of fundraising programs, Yosemite. Many corporations support their briefly described below. employees’ charitable causes by matching employee gifts.

INDIVIDUAL DONORS –FRIENDS OF YOSEMITE Donations from individuals constitute the FOUNDATIONS greatest source of support for Yosemite’s Forty-two foundations made grants of Corporations Cause-related improvements. Yosemite’s appeal is univer- over $1,000 each to the Fund in 2006, $448,474 $1,000,590 5.4% 11.9% sal. We are supported by families, foreign totaling $787,050. These grants were either travelers, senior citizens, backpackers and in support of specific projects or were the Interest Income Foundations $708,772 $787,050 many others. School students contribute result of the Fund successfully meeting a 8.5% 9.4% pennies. Park rangers hold a bake sale and donor challenge. donate money for bear-proof food lockers. Monthly deductions from hard-earned paychecks are sent to the Fund through CAUSE-RELATED MARKETING workplace giving programs. Often employ- The Fund receives regular contributions ers match these gifts, honoring the affection from manufacturers and retailers who and concern that many people feel for dedicate portions of the proceeds from Yosemite National Park. More than 868 the sale of a product to benefit Yosemite. donors have joined the Sequoia Society, These programs have proved worthwhile in which monthly contributions are auto- for both parties and increase the public’s matically deducted, eliminating the need awareness of the Fund’s mission. In 2006, for reminder mailings. the Fund received $1,000,590 from these partnerships.

2006 MEMORIAL GIFTS Partner Item Amount Proceeds The Memorial Program was established Personalized Bank of America $ .50 per order $35,528 for those who wish to remember loved ones checks who have enjoyed a personal connection California DMV License plate $20 per plate $965,063 to Yosemite. In 2006, the Fund received $128,011 in memorial contributions. Memorial names are placed in a register at Yosemite License Plate Program the Honor Wall outside the Yosemite Valley Since 1993, The Yosemite Fund and the Visitor Center for 18 months. Memorial gifts California Department of Motor Vehicles of $5,000 or more are permanently listed on have been partners in the marketing of the Honor Wall. specialty license plates to California vehicle owners. The plate depicts the famous Planned Gifts – the Le Conte Society “tunnel view” of Yosemite. As of December 2006, over 137 families Since the program’s inception, the or individuals are remembering Yosemite Yosemite License Plate Program has raised through their estate planning. Donors are over $21 million, divided evenly for essen- providing for Yosemite’s future by leaving tial projects in Yosemite and throughout outright cash gifts, securities, real estate, or California. Yosemite proceeds have been other items of value to the Fund through used to support such projects as bear-proof their wills or living trusts. Additional gifts food lockers, trail repair, wilderness restora- are expected through charitable trusts tion and Happy Isles improvements. The and other devices. In 2006, $6,804 was Fund receives $20 per license plate order. received through generous estate gifts. Proceeds in 2006 totaled $965,063.

10 Financial Statements

The amounts presented here are derived from The Yosemite Fund’s audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2006. A copy of the audited financial report is available on request. Photo: Keith Walklet STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31, 2006 DECEMBER 31, 2005 Assets Current Assets Cash and investments, including restricted cash $ 15,261,753 $ 11,970,067

Receivables (including pledges to the Yosemite Falls Campaign and the Yosemite Trails Campaign) 865,832 1,906,024 Other Assets 41,986 30,076 Total current assets $ 16,169,571 $ 13,906,165 Pledges receivable net of current portion 1,906,943 2,041,984 Furniture & equipment, net of accumulated depreciation 69,391 74,179 Office lease deposit 938 938 Lyell Basin TOTAL ASSETS $ 18,146,843 $ 16,023,266

Current Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 126,270 $ 257,221 Grants payable to Yosemite National Park, current portion 2,545,756 2,766,779 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES $ 2,672,026 $ 3,024,000 Grants payable to Yosemite National Park, net of current portion 46,800 40,000 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 2,718,826 $ 3,064,000 Net Assets

Unrestricted $ 5,096,776 $ 4,020,317 Photo: Keith Walklet Temporarily restricted 9,341,838 7,949,546 Permanently restricted 989,403 989,403 TOTAL NET ASSETS $ 15,428,017 $ 12,959,266 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 18,146,543 $ 16,023,266

Note: Cash reserves are maintained to meet grant obligations to Yosemite National Park.

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 DECEMBER 31, 2005 Support and Revenues Contributions $ 6,665,379 $ 6,976,427 Interest income 708,772 289,149 Mt. Conness Cause-related 1,000,590 985,844 TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUES $ 8,374,741 8,251,420

Expenses Grants to Yosemite National Park projects $ 4,128,954 $ 4,353,565 Educational programs 252,941 166,962 Total program-related expenses $ 4,381,895 $ 4,520,527 Administrative 301,081 373,200 Fundraising 1,223,015 1,270,954 Total administrative and fundraising expenses $ 1,524,096 $ 1,644,154 Total expenses $ 5,905,991 $ 6,164,681 Increase (decrease) in net assets 2,468,750 2,086,739 NET ASSETS – BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 12,959,268 $ 10,872,529 NET ASSETS – END OF YEAR $ 15,428,017 $ 12,959,268

11 Corporate Gifts The SahanDaywi Foundation Millie Franssen Bill & Carolyn Reller Patricia Brown Salus Mundi Foundation Ted Goldstein & Rey-Vaden Family Theodore Brown & The Scrooby Foundation Jessica Bernhardt Liz & Royal Robbins Ellie Killebrew Corporate Protectors Sierra Madre Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Goldstone Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rosenfeld L. L. Brownrigg GIFTS OF $5,000 OR MORE Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Dorothy & Freeman Linda & Steve Sanchez Lynne Bruening The Stone Family Fund Gosden, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Roane T. Sias The Spencer Brush Family The Ansel Adams Gallery Sumar Foundation Rusty & Bonnie Gregory Rich & Jan Sjoberg Mary A. Bullen American Park Network Thoresen Foundation Janet W. & D. Wylie Greig Virginia & Bob Sloan Chuck & Glen Bullock Bank of America Vodafone US Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Ed Grubb Peter & Shelly Smith Vickie & David Burch Bell-Carter Foods, Inc. Vorst Family Foundation Joanne & Peter Haas, Jr. Stewart Family Foundation Darrell E. Burch The Capital Group Companies Wallis Foundation Evelyn and Walter Laura Tenner Elizabeth Burwell Chevron The Wasserman Foundation Haas, Jr. Fund John R. Upton, Jr. Sheila & Joseph Busch Cooley Godward Kronish LLP The Wollenberg Foundation Stephen, Karen, Melanie, & Valerie Vanaman Mr. & Mrs. William R. Cahill Delaware North Companies Dylan Hanson Mary Ann Vasconcellos John E. & Helen K. Cahill Fund Parks & Resorts at Yosemite Stephen & Kellie Hessler Jon & Ann Vitti of the Marin Community Deloitte Julie Hill Dr. Mary Wagner & Foundation DiVittorio & Associates 2006 John Muir Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Johnson Mr. Richard Carlblom Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Cahill Dorfman Pacific Co. Heritage Society Bruce, Candis & Wally & Jill Wallner Don K. Callahan Dowling & Yahnke Matthew Kerns Jack & Jeanne Walston John N. Callander & Barbara Fish & Richardson P.C. Participants Gerald & Suzanne Knecht Christina & Kirby Wilcox Kendrick Callander Granite Construction, Inc. Margie & Ralph Koldinger Audrey Beck Wilson Mrs. Markley C. Cameron Herrick Corporation Benefactors Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Laursen Caroline Wing Donald Campbell Houlihan Lokey Therese Lemieux Alan S. Wood Lucy & Don Campbell GIFTS OF $10,000 OR MORE Howard & Zukin Benjamin & Lisa Mangels Wayne & Louise Wright Jelana L. Carbine & The Kitchen for Robert R. McDuff & Gary & Christine Younger Tom Quinonez Anonymous Exploring Foods Marsha E. Harris Dr. & Mrs. Robert Zaitlin Jerome R. Cardenas Scott & Lynda Adelson Mammoth Mountain The Lawrence E. Miller Malkah W. Carothers Mr. & Mrs. David H. Anderson Mission Wines Family Ted & Cara-May Carpenter Steve & Beth Bangert Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Jim Murray Protectors Tim & Sylvia Carter David & Chet Barclay LLP Elizabeth & Walter Parks GIFTS OF $1,000 TO $2,499 John & Patricia Case Eloise C. Goodhew Barnett Pace Lithographers, Inc. Mrs. John D. Relfe Kevin S. Caudill Nancy & Joachim Bechtle Pacific Gas and James & Anne Rothenberg Anonymous Ms. Jennifer Chaiken & Marilyn S. & Allan Brown Electric Company Keith & Jane Schiller Michael & Jeanne Adams Ms. Sam Hamilton Gayle & Steve Brugler Paradigm Winery The Schlinger Family Pat Ahlquist Ansel Chang Audrey Steele Burnand Patterson’s Topiaries, Scott R. & Carol Ann Martha Ainsworth Audrey & Ronald Chapman Leslie & John Dorman Pots & Teas Smallwood James Alarcon Steve & Diane Ciesinski David & Dana Dornsife Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Philip A. Swan & Thomas J. Alexander Jean Aubuchon Cinader Lynn L. Ferrin Pittman LLP Patricia A. MacLaren Lucy Jean Allen Vahl & Pam Clemensen Mr. & Mrs. William S. Floyd Power Integrations Jack & Jan Willey Dan & Lynne Alper Ann Clement Mr. & Mrs. James B. Freedman Quiet Works Photography Barbara & Howard Wilson Sheila & Glenn Alperstein Nicholas B. Clinch Sam & Ann Ginn RINA Accountancy Corp. Miss Sheila Wishek Robert & Angela Amarante William & Carol Cochrane Corbin & Pamela Gwaltney Nancy Robbins Photography Bill & Janne Wissel Bradley Carl & Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Cole Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Hammett Sierra Heritage Wilma Jeane Anderholm Richard & Shauna Colella E. Alan Holroyde Brewing Valerie Anders Michael L. Collette & Gregory D. & Jennifer W. Company Guardians Susan Anstrand Betty Jung Johnson Sun to Moon Gallery GIFTS OF $2,500 TO $4,999 Ruth Anne Anton Steve, Cathy, Brian & Joyce Klein & Gerald Breslauer A. Teichert & Sons, Inc. K. Arakelian Foundation Diana Combs Irene Daniell Kress Topics Entertainment Anonymous Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Arends Bob & Sandy Comstock Ambassador Bill & URS Corporation Shirley & David Allen Amy Arends & and Family Mrs. Jean Lane Wells Fargo Bank Roy A. & Betty B. Anderson Frantisek Vesely Chris & Martie Conner Don & Dorothy Lewis Yosemite Management Group, Donald & Susan Babbitt Patricia J. Asbury Craig Cooper Mrs. Edmund W. Littlefield LLC Paul & Karen Brisson Mrs. R. Kirklin Ashley J. Karlene Cope Mr. & Mrs. Samuel M. Leonard & Brenda Cipriano Joseph & Gretchen Augustyn Jack Copeland Livermore Steve & Carolyn Conner Betty Austin William & Linda Cornell Jon & Lillian Lovelace Barbara Coulter John & Carolyn Aver Erin Craig & Rich Dvorak Jim & Anahita Lovelace Foundation Gifts Mr. & Mrs. Paul Davies, Jr. - Amy Bajakian Stephen E. Cramer Mackenzie Family Fund GIFTS OF $1,000 OR MORE The Lakeside Foundation John & Micaela Baker Michael & Marilyn Crane George Miller & Angelo F. De Maria Marjorie Balazs Edward Crell Janet McKinley Arkay Foundation Sterling & Chester Dorman Shirley C. & Diane & Michael Culbert Susan Morton Autry National Center Bernard, Sandra, Rachel, & Sherman L. Balch Caitlin F. Curtin J. Boyce & Peggy Nute S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation Noah Fischbach Mr. & Mrs. William H. Banker Merritt Edward Cutten Peter & Rozell Overmire H.N. and Frances C. Berger Art & Jacqueline Fletcher Ms. Joan Barker Theresa Daly The Mark Pigott Family Foundation Carol Frick Stephanie & Stanley Barkey William Danielson The Pipkin Charitable California Community Wesley P. & Mary C. Gardner Stanley M. Barnes Gene Davenport Foundation Foundation David & Alena Goeddel Jim & Chloe Barrett Lynden F. Davis Allen & Marilyn Puckett The Donald & Carole Chaiken Mr. Richard N. Goldman Kristin & Mark Beach Lynette & Michael Davis Mr. & Mrs. Skip Rhodes Foundation Richard Grand Foundation Marian Beard Dave & Teri Dayton Dave Rossetti & Jan Avent Fresno Regional Foundation Barbara L. Holloway Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Beck Ron & Jackie Decker, Jay & Marjorie Rossi Frome Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Preston B. Hotchkis Barbara Beerstein & Jacqueline A. Daunt Alyson Burnand Rossi Stephen & Margaret Gill Family Joseph C. Howard & George M. Badger, III Dr. & Mrs. D. DeCristofaro Mr. & Mrs. Arent H. Schuyler, Foundation Wesley L. Halbruner Michael Bennett Kyn Dellinger Jr. Kenneth Glenn Family Cecelia Hurwich, PhD Mr. John Berger John J. DeMartini, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Edwin A. Foundation Robert J. Katz Leslie & Phil Bernstein Mike Deverell Seipp, Jr. Lisa & Douglas Nancy Keatinge & David L. Berry The Diaz Family The George Sundby Family Goldman Fund Stanley Felderman Jack & Jo Ann Bertges Mr. & Mrs. Gilmore F. Nancy Ann Tew Richard & Rhoda Sue & Ted Leech Wally & Charlotte Besuden Diekmann, Jr. Paul Violich Goldman Fund Robert & Melody Lind Steve Biddle Richard & Margaret Divine Sylvia M. Volkman The Heller Foundation of Mel & Robert Litter Bingham Kearns Dan DiVittorio, Jr. Clifford James Walker San Diego Bill & Carolyn Lowman Charitable Fund John Doar Lynne Wasserman - The Henlopen Foundation John & Carol Luckhardt Ashton Bisbee Charles Geo. & Judy Dondero Wasserman Foundation Hitz Foundation Carol & Bill Luksemburg Douglas S. Bishop William & Nancy Doolittle Erica Weingarten Thornton D. & Elizabeth S. Daniel & Myra Lyle Delores & Earl Biven Glenn & Karen E. Doshay Nancy P. Weston Hooper Foundation Margaret & Stanley Maw Mr. & Mrs. Donald P. Black Eric & Dianne Doughty Mr. & Mrs. Milton Wilson, Jr. The Hope & Norman Hope Susan McClatchy Shawn & Tonyja Blakeslee Mr. & Mrs. E. M. Downer, III Mr. & Mrs. William Zuendt Foundation Hugh & Debbie McDevitt Thomas Bliss & Stephen F. Drake Jeangerard Foundation Gary J. Miller Merrily Weiss Dennis Drew The Charles H. Leach, II Sentinels John & Nadine Mills Anita K. Booe & Stan & Joan Dutrow Foundation GIFTS OF $5,000 TO $9,999 Bonnie Mitsui - Meshawa Farm Daniel Terry Dwelle Family Foundation The MBK Foundation Foundation L & L Borok Foundation Jerry Edelbrock & Mericos Foundation Anonymous Kari Leiko Nakama Thomas V. Borys Jeri Howland Meshawa Farm Foundation Al & Carliene Anderson David Nelson, Jr. & Daniel Bosch Jane & John Edginton Millard Foundation Bob & Susie Bennitt Laura Seccombe Susan & Timothy Bottoms Frances Edson National Park Foundation Bonnie & Fred Bertetta, Jr. Charles & Anne Olsen Irene Bowdry Joan Egrie Nissen Family Edward R. & Patricia Brands Mrs. Henry Ordeman Walter Bowman Cynthia Ann & Charitable Trust Mr. & Mrs. Harold Cranston Mr. Erwin J. Ordeman Marlis Branaka Harry Eisenberg Olander Family Foundation Bill Denty Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Otter Ann S. & Paul R. Brenner Victoria Eisenreich Halloran Resources Legacy Fund Jim & Joan Dox Jean Peters Don Bresee Mr. & Mrs. Fredrick A. Ekstein Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Lisa & Craig Elliott Joe & Tracy Pinnella Marilyn & Ward Brewer Dale N. Elliott Deutsch Foundation Dan & Rae Emmett Robert & Anne Pochowski Shelagh & Bob Brodersen Richard & Maribeth Ellsworth Roth Family Foundation Mr. James A. Frank Dennis & Leslie Power Beverly Boekel Broughton Hisao & Meiko Enomoto Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Erburu Steve & Birgitta Istock Sean & Melissa McAvoy Bill Puchlevic John & Kirsten Swift Jacqueline & Christian Erdman Pauline, Thomas, Matthew & Mr. & Mrs. Peter McCrea The Puhl Family Brian & Suzanne Swift Benedict A. Eron Adam Jeffers David J. McCullough Harriet Meyer Quarre Mrs. Violet S. Taaffe Joy Estes Margaret E. Jenkins Marie and Paul McDonough Haruko Quirk Stan & Tenaya Tabler Ernie Euler Alice F. Jenkins Foundation The Racker Family Bob, Valli, Michelle & Jaclyn Leslie & Todd Everett Peter Jennings The McElwee Family The Frank Randall Family - Benesch Tandler Mr. & Mrs. Elliot B. Evers Stanley W. Johnsen James & Christina McEntee Youth Dev. Foundation Jeannie E. Tasker Jerry & Lorraine Factor Erik Johnson David McGinness & Zoaib & Jumana Rangwala Geoff & Colleen Tate Joseph L. Feigenbaum John G. Johnson Kathy Thomas Jack Raymond Charles A. Tatro, Jr. Carl H. Feldman Bob & Sue Johnson Scott F. McIntyre Paul E.W. & Elizabeth B. Read Mr. J. Holley Taylor Ms. Dorothy Fern Clay & Cheryl Johnson Mary D. McKinnon Don & Gwen Reichert N. Anthony & Sherryl Taylor James & Kristen Finch Derry & Charlene Kabcenell Chris & Barbara McLain James & Lys Reiskytl Jeane Bowman Tennant Earl & Carol Fisher Mark A. Kadzielski Kathleen McManus Russell & Diane Reynolds Lester F. TerBorch, Jr. Steven P. Flannery Ronald Kahn Dave & Lindsay McMenamin Jan J. Richardson Gregory J. Terry Gary M. Flashner Gary & Sherron Kalbach Mr. & Mrs. Denman K. McNear Ellen Richey Adele M. Thomas Charitable Mort & Frannie Fleishhacker Ken, Claire, Stephen & Michael Kathryn K. McNeil Susan Richmond Foundation, Inc. Lee J. Flory Kania William G. & Amelia A. Meffert Charles & Robin Rickershauser Peg & John Thompson Eugene & Tina Fong Charles & JoAnn Kaplan Thomas L. Mehl William & Beverly Wagner Mr. Henry O. Timnick Betty Ford Ruch Keith Kappmeyer Suzanne & Robert Mellor Riddle Roland & Leslie Tognazzini Mike & Judy Foreman Ulla & Ara Kaprielian Eve & John Melton Steven & Kim Rizzuto Stephanie & Andrew Towell Diana K. & Lawrence T. Foster Beth & Brett Kaufman Karen Merritt Dick & Susan Robbins Jeffrey D. Traum Charitable Foundation Deanna M. Keck Laura A. Merry Mr. & Mrs. Stephen P. Robeck Tim Tremain D. Frankforth & J. Lyerla Dennis & Joanne Keith Martin & Claudette Miller Mr. & Mrs. Michael Roberts Trina M. Turk John & Elaine French Patsy & Bob Kennedy Jim & Melissa Miller George & Edyth Roberts Su-Fang Ueng Erik Frerking Steve & Pam Kessler Roy & Jan Miller Prof. Nicholas Robinson Pete & Joan Ulyatt Jeffrey R. Frome Pat & John Kessler Michael & Debbie Miller James & Kathy Robinson Sloan & Priscilla Upton Laura & Donald Gagliasso Sungsook Kim Joseph & Robyn Miller John, Stephen & Bettie Rogitz Peter & Virginia Van Kuran Donald & Pamela Gailey Mr. & Mrs. David B. King Sandra Mitchell Ben & Ellen Ron Jacqueline Vaughn Michael T. Gannon Mr. & Mrs. Theodore C. King Joseph & Julie Mnuk Steven Rose & Robert & Karen Vaupen Mr. John J. Garthoeffner Janice King Jim & Fan Moberg Deborah Thacker Rose Dr. Michael C. Venuti & Steven J. Richard Gaskill, M.D. The Luce Family Janet Mohle-Boetani & The Ridgeview Fund C. Brown Brian & Marilyn Gerich Rick & Ruth Kingsland Mark Manasse Mr. & Mrs. David L. Runyan Pamela & Gary Viale Genevieve & Lewis Geyser John R. Kinsel Ken Molinaro Robert S. Rush Daniel G. Volkmann, Jr. Douglas C. Giancoli Robert & Dorothy Kissick Ronda Moore & Jane Rutherford James & Susan Voll Jim & Lynn Gibbons Charles J. & Robert Ruffridge Joseph & Susan Ruvolo Michael A. Vorhaus Steve & Pam Gifford Dr. Dancy Kittrell Tim & Debi Moore Yumi Sagara David & Laura Waal Mr. & Mrs. John S. Gilmore Robert L. Klein Mr. & Mrs. John Morgridge Leslie Salazar The Owen-Walkup Family Kathy Giraud Kenneth & Janet Klug Don B. Morrison & Virgil Scardina Herbert Leland Walkup Michael & Kimberly Gladden Paul & June Knoblich Barbara Fontaine Mike & Jodi Schechter - Robin A. Wallace Jean S. Glass Rob & Diane Knourek Kathryn A. Morrow & Lenard RS Taxplus Ed & Gwen Walsh Jim & Maria Goggin Betsy Koester Nissenson Rick & Megan Scheck Peter S. Wantuch Peter Goldberg Jan M. Kohlmoos Bruce & Marcia Morton Josh & Jesse Scheer Joy M. Warfield Paulette E. Goodrich Richard Kolb Paul & Diane Morton Frances Tracy Schilling Dick & C.B. Watts R.M. Gould Dr. Claire & Janet & Donn Mosser Pat Schuh Mark A. Weber Bob, Jan, Sean & Erin Grady Dr. Eugene Kopp Joyce S. Mudd & Lee S. Mudd Robert Schwalbe & John D. Weeden & Midge Hogarty Graham M. James Kouf, Jr. Tim & Nancy Muller Linda Zazzara David L. Davies S. Barry Greenberg Karl & Anita Harten-Kroeber Harry Muranaka Mr. & Mrs. John H. Sears Dale & Joanna Wendel James H. Greene, Jr. Family Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kuerzel Charlynne & John Murphy Deborah Green Seymour Jay & Sallie Whaley Timothy & Amy Guth Gary A. Laakso Diane & Gordon Myers Tom Shannon Benton & Denise Wheeler Robert & Martha Guthrie Melvin & Janey Lack Deborah J. Neff Agnes Shapiro Doug & Heather Wheeler Pedro E. Gutierrez Dale Lakin Jamie Nelson & Henry & Miriam Shapiro Alice Whiteneck Robert & Jean Haaf Scott Land Julie Dozier Nelson Lorraine & Don Sharman Alan & Amy Willett Debra Hagan Bette Wallace Landis Thomas N. Nelson Carol & Mike Shealy Carolyn Williams Richard & Teresa Hagerty David Landis/Landis Bill & Irene Neumeister Donald A. Shepherd Michael & Jeanne Williams Craig & Kathryn Hall Communications Inc. F. W. & Frances Newell Mr. & Mrs. John Robert John D. Williams Bruce E. Hammond Landreth Family Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Newton Shuman Cathryn M. Williams Ginny Hanna Mr. & Mrs. Melvin B. Lane Beth Yorman Nickel Mr. & Mrs. Walter F. Siebecker Teresa A. Williams Bob, Betsy, & Emily Hansen Louise M. Laufersweiler Sydney B. & June Nickerson David & Kathy Siegel Mr. & Mrs. Milton Wilson, III June Hardie Kenneth P. & Anne C. Lawler Sharon Niedringhaus Renée Simi Suzanne V. Wilson David Harnden & David & Janice Lawrence Mary Weber Novak - Mrs. Edwin Simon Mr. & Mrs. Peter H. Wilson Susan Bailey Angela, Pat & Spottswoode Vineyard Esther Sinclaire John M. Winslow Bob & Margie Harrington Marilyn Lawrence Mr. & Mrs. Joe Obegi Rod & Evelyn Smallwood Patricia F. Winter Donna & Richard Harris The John & Sandra Leland Vincent E. O'Brien Jeff & Patty Smith Witbeck Charitable Lead Joel & Lynn Harris Foundation Stephen & Elizabeth O'Brien Russell & Sherri Smith Annuity Trust Gregg & Marika Harrison Mr. Hollis G. Lenderking Mike Offner Thomas & Diana Smith Fran & Cameron Wolfe, Jr. Ruskin & Ashley Hartley Linda Lee Lester Shanna O'Hare Tim & Jennifer Smucker Ward & Polly Wolff Mitchell Harty Daniel Leu Joe & Pam Caselli Oliverio The Hon. Barbara Karen Woo Mrs. James R. Harvey Arlene Levy Linda Tesa & St. Louis, ret. Danah Woodruff Peter & Susan Harvey Fred & Nancy Leykam Jonathan Olken J. Kent & Jana Steele Betsy Woolpert William Hawkins Anna-Karin Li Christopher & Nora Olsen The Stirdivants: Marc, Jeannie, Teri & Glenn Woythaler Hugh Healy Jemm Y. Liang W. Kent Olson Beth & Kim Philip & Penelope Wright Bill J. Helwig Barbara Little Nancy Orear Edward & Karla Stokel Mary & Ken Wright Joseph & Jeannette Herron Jim & Pam Lloyd Larry & Marcia Osterink Leslie J. Stone Alex Wu & Family Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Heuler Park L. Loughlin Janet Oulton Gary & Judy Strong Mr. & Mrs. Eric Yamasaki Mr. & Mrs. Darryl Heustis Albert & Margaret Low Elise & Harvey Palitz Andrew & Eleanor Su Gordon Yip & Scarlett Wu Rosemary B. Hewlett The Luce Family Greg & Sheri Parker Balaji & Suganthi Subramanian Michael & Amy Yoder Thomas & Karen Higgins Jack Ludeman Richard A. Partridge Rod Supple Herb & Barbara Yuki Jerre & Nancy Hitz Eric A. Lutkin Stanley & Georgene Pasarell Craig & Sherri Sussman David Zehr William E. Hixson Ken & Janine Lyons George & Joan Paulikas Tom & Diana Sutter Leon & Nancee Zimmerman Glenn Hofer Christy MacBride-Hart Joan B. Pauloo Gregg Swartz Lawrence D. Hoffman Caroline & Thomas Maddock John & Elrose Pearson Trust Philip & Mary Hogan William J. Magavern & Keith E. Perkins Susan & Robert Holmes Sara S. Nichols The Frank Pesenti Family Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Hone Dave & Alette Mahler Ken & Jennifer Petersen PATRONS /SPONSORS /FRIENDS / Joseph & Michelle Horejsi Gary & Lois Marcus Curtis Peterson Albert J. Horn Melvyn I. Mark, Herbst Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Peterson YOSEMITE LICENSE PLATE HOLDERS Peter T. Hoss Foundation Bernard L. Peuto & Anne James & Leslie Houpt Mr. & Mrs. William C. Bertaud Peuto Matt, Brett & Mike Houser Markham, II John E. Pfeiffer The Fund gratefully acknowledges gifts of all Mark & Kathy Hoven Stephen & Anita Seipp Mark & Laura Phillips sizes from 77,000 individuals in 2006. Sue & Skip Hoyt Marmaduke Dr. & Mrs. Brad Piatt Bill & Cheri Huber Dean W. Marquardt Philip & Sharon Pillsbury William L. Hudson Carol Mayer Marshall & Robert Phil D. Pitchford Patrons ...... Gifts of $500 to $999 Charles & Donna Huggins B. Williams Graeme & Debra Plant Scott Hunter Dr. Robert & Mrs. Shirley Mr. & Mrs. John R. Poimiroo Sponsors ...... Gifts of $100 to $499 Dal & Candy Hunter Marshall William Powell Robert E. & Ann C. Hunter Dennis P. Martino Nancy Pratt Friends ...... Gifts of $25 to $99 Mr. & Mrs. Harold A. Hyde Edward & Lorraine Mass Norm Pressley Jeanne Hyduchak Mary Ann Matthews Dr. & Mrs. Donald E. Priewe David & Katherine Inouye Mark J. Maves John Ptak & Margaret Black Photo: Scot Miller About The Yosemite Fund

he Yosemite Foundation was Since 1988, more than 105,000 individuals Tincorporated in California in and numerous corporations and founda- February 1988 as an independent, private, tions have enabled the Fund to grant over non-profit tax-exempt publicly supported $40 million to complete over 200 projects.

Photo: Keith Walklet organization classified as a 501(c)(3) charity Contributors to the Fund extend a long- and described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) standing tradition of philanthropy in and 509(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Yosemite. The Foundation does business as The Yosemite Fund. Its Federal Identification The Fund is not a membership organization, Number is 94-305-8041. nor does it engage in political activity or other advocacy. The Fund does not The Fund operates under a cooperative receive federal funds of any kind for its agreement with the National Park Service operations. Contributions to The Yosemite to serve as the primary fundraising Fund are tax-deductible to the full extent organization for Yosemite National Park. allowed by law. The Fund is classified by the Park Service Donahue Pass as one of many “Friends” organizations affiliated with National Parks across the country.

Significant Policies

■ The Fund recognizes and complies portfolio. Investments are in U.S. Treasury with the National Charities Donor Bill of or Federal Agency securities as well as Rights. Information about donors and high quality U.S. corporations and banks. donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the fullest extent. ■ The Fund’s accounts and fiscal prac-

Photo: Keith Walklet tices are audited annually by an inde- ■ The Fund complies with National pendent accounting firm, RINA Park Service Director’s Order #21, Accountancy Corporation, to ensure a comprehensive policy that guides that the fund complies with generally philanthropy in the National Parks. accepted accounting practices established by the Financial Accounting Standards ■ The Fund does not sell the names Board (FASB) and other applicable laws, and addresses of donors for use by other including the California Nonprofit Integrity organizations. It does exchange names Act of 2004. The annual audit is overseen and addresses with other organizations by an independent audit committee com- in order to recruit new donors. Requests prised of volunteer Council members. for anonymity and “do-not-exchange or ■ Wapama Falls solicit” are honored. Trustees of the Fund are required to pay all personal expenses associated with ■ At times the Fund offers premiums or meetings and do not receive stipends, gifts to encourage contributions or to honoraria or other fees or reimbursements. thank donors making gifts at certain levels. These premiums are of nominal cost and ■ The Fund is committed to involving are tokens of appreciation as opposed to the full range of American society in its gifts of substantial value. activities and programs, and to reflecting the diversity and pluralism of such society ■ The Fund’s principal bank is Wells in the Council, the Board of Trustees and Fargo Bank. Short-term investments are the staff, in each case in a manner consis- handled through Wentworth, Hauser & tent with the overall mission, goals and Violich. Capital Research and Management objectives of the Fund. Company manages the Fund’s endowment

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2006

chairman Bill Floyd

president Bob Hansen

council members

Jeanne & Michael Adams Lynda & Scott Adelson Jeane & Brad* Anderholm Araceli & David Barclay Meg & Bob Beck Susie & Bob* Bennitt Barbara Boucke* Marilyn & Allan Brown Marilyn & Don R. Conlan A group of Yosemite Fund Council members takes a break from Mary & Hal* Cranston Leslie & John* Dorman a project review meeting to enjoy Tunnel View. Dana & Dave Dornsife Cynthia & Bill* Floyd Lauren & Jim Freedman Ann & Sam Ginn Richard N. Goldman Bonnie & Rusty* Gregory Patti & Ed Grubb SPECIAL THANKS Christy* & Chuck Holloway Betty Hume Jennifer & Gregory Johnson The Fund’s mission is served to a great extent by a number of volunteers who Nancy Keatinge & Stanley Felderman Jean & Bill Lane devote their time and efforts in a variety of ways, and without whom the Cindy & Sam* Livermore Anahita & Jim* Lovelace Fund would be severely restricted in its operations. In 2006 over 4,000 hours Lillian & Jon Lovelace Carolyn & Bill* Lowman were donated. The Fund’s sincere thanks go to all its volunteers. Larri & Lynn Odland Ann* & Dick* Otter Leslie & Dennis Power The Fund is grateful for the pro bono contributions of a team of professional Genelle Relfe* Carolyn & Bill* Reller photographers who helped with this report: Charles Cramer of Santa Clara, Frankie & Skip* Rhodes Liz & Royal Robbins CA; Karl Kroeber of Soquel, CA; Scot Miller of Sun to Moon Gallery in Lennie* & Mike Roberts Marjorie & Jay* Rossi Carrollton, TX; Mike Osborne; and Keith Walklet of QuietWorks Linda & Steve Sanchez Photography in Boise, ID. Each has a special connection to and love Jane & Keith Schiller Mary Wagner & Rich Carlblom for Yosemite, expressed through beautiful imagery as well as charitable Clifford J. Walker Jack Walston* donations. Jeanne Walston Lynne Wasserman Heather & Doug Wheeler Polly & Ward Wolff Susan & Dennis Wu * Board of Trustees

advisory council

Superintendent Mike Tollefson Members of the John Muir Heritage Society

staff

Bob Hansen, President Jerry Edelbrock,Vice President Published by The Yosemite Fund ©2007 Amy Arends, Development Director Thomas Beck, Donor Services Manager All photography © the individual Edin Draper-Beard, Executive Affairs Manager Melanie Hogan, Assistant Development Director photographers. Kirstie Kari, Project Coordinator Kay Leonard, Development Associate Lisa Lomba, Communications Manager Printed by Pace Lithographers, Inc. Michelle McTamaney, Accounting & Office Manager on recycled paper at no cost 155 Montgomery Street to the Fund. San Francisco, CA 94104 tel (415) 434-1782 Designed by DiVittorio & Associates fax (415) 434-0745 www.yosemitefund.org Cover photo: High Sierra Sunset, Yosemite Backcountry, Scot Miller The Yosemite Fund ® Providing for Yosemite’s Future