The Philbrook Community Association
is organized as a charitable tax-exempt organization under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We
were officially formed in 2007 after 130+ years of
stewardship to the valley. We are NOT a homeowner's
association. While most of our members do lease or own
property in the valley, most of our members' families were
coming to Philbrook long before the first lot was surveyed.
Our purpose:
(From our organizing documents)
"The specific
purpose of this corporation is to enhance the experience of
those users who visit and care for the Philbrook Valley and
Watershed, and amenities that lie within the Valley,
specifically for purposes within the meaning of section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The corporation
will provide a conduit to governmental and regulatory
agencies including but not limited to the Forest Service,
Stewardship Council, FERC, and PG&E for the stakeholders of
the Philbrook Valley and users of the watershed. It will
inform stakeholders of issues and events around the
Philbrook Valley, especially as related to changes to help
stakeholders communicate and work together. It will provide
a coordinated voice to local law enforcement, fish and game
agencies, and fire departments to further safety of the
buildings, flora and fauna, and property of the residents of
the valley.