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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
80/100 · 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
major

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 77%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show National Park Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1967, it predates 91% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $275M in annual revenue. 214 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Park Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521086761. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

National Park Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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 90/100.

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 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 77% 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 an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, National Park Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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 an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 77%. 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
72% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
148

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DI
Dieter F••••••••••••
COO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Free movie nights around Maui County in July to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month - Maui Now
Jun 2026
mauinow.com
‘Vermont that still feels wild’: Three waterways proposed for the ‘National Park System for rivers’ - VTDigger
Jun 2026
vtdigger.org
3 Hikers Dead After Temperatures Soar in Grand Canyon National Park - The Inertia
Jun 2026
www.theinertia.com
3 hikers dead in heat-related incidents at Grand Canyon National Park - Global News
Jun 2026
globalnews.ca
Leasing Opportunity: Building 125 in the Charlestown Navy Yard - National Park Service (.gov)
Jun 2026
www.nps.gov
30 National Park Bike Rides That Belong on Every Cyclist’s Bucket List - bicycling.com
Jun 2026
www.bicycling.com
Rewriting Tennessee’s national park signs insults our ability to reckon with our history - Tennessee Lookout
Jun 2026
tennesseelookout.com
Going to a National Park This Summer? Here’s What to Expect. - The New York Times
Jun 2026
www.nytimes.com
The urgent need for Congress to renew critical funding for South Dakota’s national parks - South Dakota Searchlight
Jun 2026
southdakotasearchlight.com
The National Park Service continues to have to move docks as Lake Powell shrinks - NPR
Jun 2026
www.npr.org
Form filed
$275.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$151.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$148.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$99.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$89.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 214 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1967
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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, DC, United States.
What is National Park Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Park Foundation trustworthy?
National Park Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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