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NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED

NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED

Lake Forest, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-6172514
Private Foundation
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NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED

Lake Forest, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-6172514
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The National Recreation Foundation Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, Illinois, and New York, having disbursed a total of $2.7 million to 289 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$2.7M

2024
Grantees funded
289
Multi-year grantees
41%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

90

Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Sophia B Twichell
Board Member
A
Andra Rush
Board Member
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Lynne M O Brickner
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED?
No. NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED give?
NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED awarded grants to about 290 grantees. Recent grantees include SOS OUTREACH, PARA LA NATURALEZA INC, and Jubilee Consortium. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED?
NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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