NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
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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.
Cause Areas
2
Leadership development
Sports and recreation
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

SOS OUTREACH
$495K
2%
PARA LA NATURALEZA INC
$409K
2%
Jubilee Consortium
$400K
2%
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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
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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