African Parks Foundation of America
To engage the united states and its citizens in the work of african parks and to promote access to American experience and expertise in the african parks actiities by 1) raising funds for specific projects, activities, training, equipment and infrastructure; 2) scouring donations towards the endowment of the african parks foundation to enable it to continue its work in perpetuity; 3) facilitating grant aid from the us government for specific projects by african parks, and to be the manager of such funds; 4) promoting the work of african parks in the U.S. and to be a source of information on its projects.
African Parks Foundation of America at a glance
In short: African Parks Foundation of America gave $290K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $290K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $290,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $290,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $290,000
- Total assets
- $80,496,179
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who African Parks Foundation of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rainforest Trust ($290K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How African Parks Foundation of America gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $290K (2021) to $27.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $290K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rainforest Trust Warrenton, VA | Projects in Africa: Rainforest Trust Match | $290,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,496,179 | $54,916,477 | $54,746,094 | $290,000 | 1 | $3,115,107 |
| 2023 | $76,868,387 | $51,629,670 | $58,979,264 | $290,000 | 1 | $1,278,843 |
| 2022 | $87,199,935 | $22,376,720 | $29,340,658 | $27,820,350 | Total only | $-313,904 |
| 2021 | $103,077,494 | $19,003,499 | $25,172,311 | $290,000 | 1 | $2,473,928 |
| 2020 | $105,802,174 | $117,613,287 | $20,567,308 | $19,398,126 | Total only | $-1,137,362 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About African Parks Foundation of America
Based on IRS filings
African Parks Foundation of America is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $80.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $290K. Net investment income was $3.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
African Parks Foundation of America is led by Liam Dall, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 5 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Liam Dall
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$369K (2024)
Rob Walton
Chairman
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Da Veiga
Director, Finance & Administration
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$180K (2023) → $188K (2024)
Morgan Pecora-Saipe
Program Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$137K (2023) → $162K (2024)
Samantha Notowich
Director & Development Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$136K (2024)
Philip Gray
Senior Development Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Anna McWane
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Gibbons
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edith McBean
Co-Vice Chair
Vice Chairman → Co-Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emma Pilkington Goergen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Cummings
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Mills
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Schwartz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Beaumont
Co-Vice Chair
Board Member → Co-Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Penni Ludwig
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sanjay Sen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jhanvi Shriram
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Ronald J. Ulrich (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Thomas Gallagher (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Toni L. Condon (2020–2023) — Special Advisor to the Board
- Former: Edward Barnes Chief (2023) — Operating Officer
- Former: Liam Dall Executive Dir- (2023) — Ector
- Former: Sarah Wilson Interim Edjan (2023)
- Former: Edward Barnes (2020–2022) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Melanie Walton (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Wilson (2021–2022) — Senior Director & Philanthropy
- Former: Patti Eisenberg Senior (2021) — Director & Philanthropy
- Former: Patti Eisenberg (2020) — Senior Director & Philanthropy
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $369K, to Liam Dall (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about African Parks Foundation of America
How much does African Parks Foundation of America give each year?
African Parks Foundation of America gave $290K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $290K across 1 grant.
How large is African Parks Foundation of America?
African Parks Foundation of America reported $80.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $54.9M.
What is African Parks Foundation of America?
African Parks Foundation of America is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Washington, DC. It holds $80.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does African Parks Foundation of America operate?
African Parks Foundation of America has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is African Parks Foundation of America's EIN?
African Parks Foundation of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0241904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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