Florida National Parks Association
The organization mission is to make interpretive and educational material available to park visitors and the general public. Net proceeds from the sale of the interpretive/educational material and convenience items support educational, scientific, historical, and visitor service programs of four local national parks.
Florida National Parks Association at a glance
In short: Florida National Parks Association gave $72K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $72K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,317
- -68.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $72,317
- -68.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $72,317
- Total assets
- $4,904,570
- +28.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Florida National Parks Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was US National Park Service ($72K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Florida National Parks Association gives
- Giving fell 79% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $338K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US National Park Service Washington, DC | Aid to the Parks | $72,317 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,904,570 | $6,780,134 | $5,756,396 | $72,317 | 1 | $59,567 |
| 2024 | $3,810,370 | $6,152,908 | $5,210,098 | $227,679 | 1 | $65,685 |
| 2023 | $3,021,834 | $5,352,368 | $5,157,418 | $240,109 | 1 | $29,511 |
| 2022 | $3,062,017 | $4,575,628 | $4,364,598 | $337,636 | 1 | $5,242 |
| 2021 | $2,450,326 | $3,666,915 | $3,162,590 | $3,660 | 1 | $5,514 |
| 2020 | $1,726,774 | $1,583,334 | $1,827,470 | — | — | $26,173 |
| 2019 | $1,234,555 | $2,257,611 | $2,132,158 | — | — | $12,180 |
About Florida National Parks Association
Based on IRS filings
Florida National Parks Association is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Homestead, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $72K. Net investment income was $60K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Florida National Parks Association is led by Saul Silverman, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Saul Silverman
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ana Meira
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Freundlich
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Michael Lynn
Director
Director → Chair, 2021
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Kalbac
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith F. Simmons
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Otis T. Wallance
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Mullins
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Chaplin
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Jones Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Mullins
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Garza
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Lewis
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Hart III
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willie Carpenter
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Merrill Raschein
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Dayhoff
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Pierce
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$119K (2023) → $160K (2025)
Stephen R. Shelley
Vice Chair
Chairman → Director, 2021
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Dale Machesic (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Lacey Hoover (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Bob Bromberg (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Franklin Adams (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: James Accursio (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Sutton (2019–2022) — Chief Executive
- Former: Patricia A. Huff (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Frank Spinelli (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Marlow Jacobsen (2019–2020) — Director Emeritus
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $160K, to Jessica Pierce (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Florida National Parks Association
How much does Florida National Parks Association give each year?
Florida National Parks Association gave $72K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $228K across 1 grant.
How large is Florida National Parks Association?
Florida National Parks Association reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.8M.
What is Florida National Parks Association?
Florida National Parks Association is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Homestead, FL. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Florida National Parks Association operate?
Florida National Parks Association has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Florida National Parks Association's EIN?
Florida National Parks Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-0916076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
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