The Friends of Copper Falls State Park, Inc.  is organized under Chapter 181 of the Wisconsin Statutes exclusively as a nonprofit corporation for charitable, educational, scientific and conservation purposes. The Friends are further organized to:

(a) Provide additional volunteer services for park projects, trail maintenance, events, and activities,

(b) Provide financial and in-kind support for venues and trails, construction projects, and activities,

(c) Support, provide, and encourage visitor participation in interpretive, educational, and nature-based activities, including Dark Sky programs and activities at Copper Falls State Park, 

(d) Pursue any commercial, financial, or real estate transaction that advances the Friends Strategic Plan, facilitates the acquisition of property for conservation purposes, and/or benefits Copper Falls State Park. The Friends may hold title to real or personal property and incur debt for conservation acquisitions.

(e) Maintain its charitable, non-profit status under IRS Code 501(c)(3) and its federal tax exemption under Section 501(a) of the IRS Code.