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About Friends of NCRD Foundation

Friends of NCRD Foundation's mission is to support NCRD programs and projects through promotion, fundraising and providing scholarships to encourage inclusion for all. Friends of NCRD Foundation is a 501 (a) (9) organization.

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Join Friends of NCRD Foundation for 2025 - 2026

Friends of NCRD Foundation helps members of our community, from youth to seniors, participate in the programs at North County Recreation District. Our fundraising activities and generous donations from people like you also support NCRD's programs and projects. Friends of NCRD is a non-profit, 501 (a) (9) organization.

We accept any all donations big or small. We accept general donations or restricted to departments or projects.
Your total contribution is tax deductible to the extent authorized by law; no goods or services are provided. 501 (a) (9) #26-3325407.
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History

Kids enjoying the NCRD pool

Friends of NCRD Foundation is a 501 (a)(9) organized by volunteers dedicated to the support of North County Recreation District.

Recognizing the district’s revenues may be insufficient to cover the rising costs of services and the preservation of the facilities, volunteers formed a non-profit organization in 2008 operating exclusively for charitable purposes. The goal is to provide community support through fundraising and grant writing. Organized separately, but in partnership with NCRD, Friends of NCRD believe NCRD provides vital services for youth, families and older adults in the community.

In 2024, Friends of NCRD Foundation proudly generated, through grants, donations and fundraisers, $1.25 million dollars for the New Aquatic Center. Friends of NCRD Foundation also funded more than $14,500 in scholarships, with 60% of that amount going to the Youth Department. Friends' donors and volunteers have given generously over the years in support of NCRD.

In 2025, Friends of NCRD transitioned from a 501(c)(3) organization to a 501(a)(9) organization. What does this mean? It means we are legally tied to NCRD, additional staffing support is able to be provided by NCRD, and this still allows donations to be tax exempt in accordance with IRS regulations. We are always looking for more volunteers, if you are interested please contact Marcus Runkle, marcusr@ncrdnehalem.org.

Friends of NCRD Foundation Board of Directors

Marcus Runkle

Marcus Runkle

Finance Manager

Marcus Runkle serves as the Finance Manager for North County Recreation District, where he oversees the district’s financial operations, budget planning, and administrative systems. With a strong background in financial management, human resources, and operational leadership, Marcus brings a results-driven approach to public service. Prior to joining NCRD, he held key roles in private sector finance and business development, supporting small businesses and nonprofit organizations across Oregon. At NCRD, Marcus is committed to ensuring fiscal transparency, improving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic initiatives that enhance community access to recreation and wellness services.

Jennie Meyers

Jennie Meyers

Attendant

Board Director

Jennie Meyers moved to Nehalem in 2014 from Arizona. She was born in Tillamook. Her first family home was in Manzanita so the move was her "homecoming". Jennie began work in the office of the Fitness Center at NCRD in March of 2015 as Membership/Fitness Attendant. She is very active in the community in various non-profit organizations. The Warm Welcome Drop In Center at the Methodist church that began in 2015 is one of the many community organizations that she was instrumental in starting. The Food Pantry in that same location is an outgrowth of the Drop In Center. She has served on the boards of CHILD, the local group that helps children in the community for back to school needs and Christmas clothing and gifts; and Nehalem Senior Lunches that serves seniors twice a week with home cooked meals at a reduced cost. Jennie is the recording clerk for two of the area non profit boards and attends all board meetings in order to keep careful notes and creates the official minutes of those meetings. She is the Accompanist at the Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church and was the featured soloist in the first Lunch Time Concert in the Fireside Room at NCRD.

Ed Gallagher

Ed Gallagher

Board President

Kaleen Wineinger

Kaleen Wineinger

Board Vice President

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