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Our History

The Goldenrod Foundation was incorporated in Massachusetts in 2000 as a private operating foundation, and named for Seaside Goldenrod. The founder has a personal connection to Plymouth from childhood. Learning about the importance of Plymouth Beach to the survival of many nesting and migratory species, and about threats from human behavior to the beach’s ecosystem led to the formation of the Goldenrod Foundation.

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Our Structure

Goldenrod Foundation operates within the meaning of Internal Revenue Service Code Section 4942(j)(3), and is an IRS designated tax-exempt organization.

Scott Hecker is the Executive Director of the Goldenrod Foundation. His career has centered on conserving coastal birds and their habitats for over twenty years. As Executive Director of the Goldenrod Foundation, he develops policy initiatives, advocacy and educational programs with all interested parties to increase effective conservation of the barrier beach ecosystem.

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Our Values

The Goldenrod Foundation values partnership and long-term relationships. We seek collaboration with other non-profit organizations, individuals and government agencies that share our interest in conserving coastal ecosystems and protecting shorebirds.

The Goldenrod Foundation values the contributions of biologists, ecologists, geomorphologists, and other scientists and field researchers. The Foundation’s projects, advocacy and policy initiatives are science-based.

We believe that protecting barrier beach ecosystems requires a multi-dimensional approach. The Foundation’s operating projects integrate tools, expertise, and talent across various fields of knowledge. Our grant program supports organizations that employ complementary strategies.

We support public access to barrier beaches when management systems prevent damage to the habitat caused by human activities, minimize wildlife disturbance, and protect the coastal ecosystem for future generations.

We view local issues in a global context. Goldenrod is a place-based foundation that develops models to add value elsewhere and leverage its effectiveness.