The Tom Sawyer State Park Foundation, a 501C3 Nonprofit Organization, and its members are committed to the support, betterment and preservation of E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park, its facilities, activities and professional staff.  Foundation board members will strive to build public support, awareness and utilization of the park, and they will encourage state government support of Jefferson County’s representative in the Kentucky state park system.

The purposes for which the “Tom” Sawyer Park Foundation exists are charitable, scientific, literary, and educational and include the following:

• Fundraise - To raise funds for capital improvement projects at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park, receive and maintain funds, hold real property, apply such fund or property.

• Promote - To stimulate public support, understanding, interest, and use of E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park.

• Preserve - To foster stewardship of the habitat, scenic vistas, and the natural environment of the park and to be mindful of any development surrounding E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park or within its boundaries. 

• Support - Offer assistance, experience, or knowledge to the management and professional staff of E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park and the officials of government who are responsible for its operation.