SF nonprofit subpoenaed after community groups report millions in donation money missing

The San Francisco Parks Alliance has been subpoenaed by city officials amid allegations of mismanagement of $3. 8 million in donations. The nonprofit's abrupt closure shocked numerous neighborhood groups, including Sutro Stewards, which claimed to have $200,000 in reserves with the organization. Supervisor Shamann Walton stated that the city must use its subpoena power to hold the Parks Alliance accountable for its actions. Community leaders like Rasheq Zarif highlighted that the city had encouraged local organizations to partner with the nonprofit, suggesting shared responsibility for the funds.

Concerns about financial issues first arose in mid-April, according to Zarif, prompting requests to withdraw funds that were deemed unavailable. Smaller groups, such as SF Urban Riders, expressed frustration over tens of thousands of dollars they were expecting from the Parks Alliance. The city attorney's office is working on a public integrity review to investigate the nonprofit's financial practices. Local officials assert that accountability is essential to restore trust in the management of community funds.