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NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION

NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION

Washington, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
52-1086761
Regional Funder
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NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION

Washington, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
52-1086761
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1967

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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The National Park Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Montana, having paid out a total of $81.9 million across 588 grants in 2024. This funder 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.

Mission Statement

AS THE OFFICIAL NONPROFIT PARTNER OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION GENERATES PRIVATE SUPPORT AND BUILDS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. NPF'S OVERARCHING GOAL IS TO ENSURE AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL AND TOUCH AS MANY LIVES AS POSSIBLE.
Total Funding Given

$81.9M

2024
Grantees funded
588
Multi-year grantees
51%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

409

Median 1st year grant
$18.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$20.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
A
Andrea Grant
Board Member
A
Al Baldwin
Board Member
A
Andrew Lee
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION?
No. NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION give?
NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Virginia, and Montana. 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 PARK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $19 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION awarded about 410 grants, totaling nearly $81.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 590 grantees. Recent grantees include YOSEMITE FOUNDATION, CONSERVATION LEGACY, and The Martin Luther King Jr Center For Nonviolent Social Change Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION?
NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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