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National Park Foundation

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 …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About National Park Foundation

The National Park Foundation, the official charitable partner of the National Park Service, enriches America’s national parks and programs through the support of private citizens, park lovers, stewards of nature, history enthusiasts, and wilderness adventurers. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the Foundation grew out of a legacy of park protection that began over a century ago, when ordinary citizens took action to establish and protect our national parks.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($98.0 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

National Park Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 521086761. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $275M in annual revenue. 214 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Park Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

National Park Foundation is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Park Foundation has $275M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Park Foundation is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $275M in annual revenue. The organization has 214 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Park Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

National Park Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The National Park Foundation, the official charitable partner of the National Park Service, enriches America’s national parks and programs through the support of private citizens, park lovers, stewards of nature, history enthusiasts, and wilderness adventurers. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the Foundation grew out of a legacy of park protection that began over a century ago, when ordinary citizens took action to establish and protect our national parks. National Park Foundation is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.

Among environment charities registered in United States: National Park Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $275M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to National Park Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Park Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521086761, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

DI
Dieter Fenkart-Froes
COO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Al B••••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AN
Andrea G••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AN
Andrew L••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AU
Austin B••••••
Board of Directors
BA
Barbara N•••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BE
Beverly C•••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BR
Brenda P••••••••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BR
Brien O••••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CA
Carter L•••••••
SVP, CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP
CH
Charles F•••••
CFO
CH
Chrystal M••••• M•••••
SVP, Community Partnerships
CY
Cynthia F•••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DA
Daniel S•••••
Sr Adv, Lands & Special Proj.
DI
Dieter F••••••••••••
COO
DI
Dieter F•••••••••••••••
COO
GR
Gregory W•••••••••
Board of Directors
JA
James K•••••
CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER
JA
Janet W•••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JA
Jason C••••••
VP, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
JE
Jennifer H•••••
SVP, PHILANTHROPY
JI
Jim F•••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JO
John D••••••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JO
John N•• I••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JO
Joseph L••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TREASURER
KA
Karen C•••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$275.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$151.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$148.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$99.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$89.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
National Park Foundation This page 79 $275.1 million 1%
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 214 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about National Park Foundation

What is National Park Foundation?
National Park Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. The National Park Foundation, the official charitable partner of the National Park Service, enriches America’s national parks and programs through the support of private citizens, park lovers, stewards of nature, history enthusiasts, and wilderness adventurers. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the Foundation grew out of a legacy of park protection that began over a century ago, when ordinary citizens took action to establish and protect our national parks.
When was National Park Foundation founded?
National Park Foundation was founded in 1967.
Who leads National Park Foundation?
Dieter Fenkart-Froes serves as COO.
Where is National Park Foundation located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is National Park Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Park Foundation trustworthy?
National Park Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is National Park Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521086761.
What is National Park Foundation's website?
http://www.nationalparks.org