SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS FUND

Santa Monica Mountains Fund (SAMO Fund) is an environmental nonprofit, established in 1988 to support education and the protection of resources in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. SAMO Fund was formed by concerned citizens to represent the interests of the public in the development of parklands and recreation opportunities within the mountains. We work to protect and encourage appreciation and understanding of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area by supporting National Park Service (NPS) efforts in education, science, research, facility restoration, citizen engagement, environmental stewardship and philanthropy. SAMO Fund is the official non-profit supporting the National Park Service. We work closely with NPS management to allocate funds, resources and our own staff time to support scientific research, trails and ecological maintenance, restoration projects and education for any ages from elementary to adult programs.