Campaign Goals

You helped us meet Goal I. Now let's go for Goal II.

Goal I: $3.3 Million for renovation of main stable
Completed October 2007.

Goal II: $1M Endowment Fund to cover maintenance and programs
We have raised $210,000 for our endowment. Only $790,000 to go!

Goal III: $716,000 for other site facility improvements
We have a pledge of $500,000 in in-kind donations from the County of San Mateo.

Status of Renovation
April, 2008

The renovation is being guided by a Construction Steering Committee, chaired by Rob Flint (with contractor Bill Stronck, Architect Adolph Rosekrans, Parks and Recreation Director Dave Holland, Jill Daly, Joe Geist, Susan Lang, Suzanne Muller, and Bill Wraith). After hours of investigation, Bill Stronck has completed a "Building Condition and Assessment Report" with well over a hundred photographs. Each photo shows a specific detail of the stable evaluated according to current condition and construction recommendations. A copy of this report is in the Friends' office and we invite you to have a look at it.

The contractor will refine the preliminary budget so it is as efficient as possible and the architect will complete the construction drawings in accordance with those plans and with input from the committee. There will still be opportunities to contribute to the renovation if we are lacking funds for a specific feature or detail. Check the website for updates! We are working with the County Parks Department to begin the renovation this summer.

For additional information about the renovation, please call Joe Geist at the Friends' office at 650-851-2660

Past Accomplishments

In 2003, the Friends gave new life to the Stable's Carriage House by patching the roof, fixing the stairs, and installing a propane heating system. Community donations enabled the Friends to make emergency repairs to the 100 year old building. The Folger Estate Stable Committee raised the funds for the feasibility study.

In 2004, the Folger Estate Stable Committee funded the application for the successful listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

In 2005, the Friends created a Campaign Committee to launch its major development campaign and negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding with the County so the project could move forward.

In 2006-2007, the Friends' Folger Stable Campaign Committee raised $3.3 million, $3 million of which will go directly toward the renovation.