Lewis & Clark National Park Association
To promote Ft Clatsop and enhance the public's understanding of the Lewis & Clark expedition and its significance.
Lewis & Clark National Park Association at a glance
In short: Lewis & Clark National Park Association gave $11K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,745
- -48.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,745
- -48.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,745
- Total assets
- $354,607
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lewis & Clark National Park Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NPS Fort Clatsop Unit ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (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 Lewis & Clark National Park Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $21K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NPS Fort Clatsop Unit Astoria, OR | Provide support for operations to the National Park Service Ft Clatsop Unit pursuant to the organization's bylaws. | $10,745 |
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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 | $354,607 | $101,962 | $182,008 | $10,745 | 1 | $3,041 |
| 2023 | $430,835 | $277,258 | $222,034 | $20,705 | 1 | $2,158 |
| 2022 | $404,289 | $195,241 | $234,753 | $13,636 | 1 | $6 |
| 2021 | $440,242 | $210,196 | $164,069 | $11,960 | 1 | $6,810 |
| 2020 | $369,774 | $90,804 | $156,167 | $6,179 | 1 | $5,283 |
| 2019 | $440,958 | $177,457 | $207,704 | $8,258 | 1 | $6,194 |
About Lewis & Clark National Park Association
Based on IRS filings
Lewis & Clark National Park Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Astoria, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $355K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lewis & Clark National Park Association is led by Cynthia Thompson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia Thompson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$45K (2021) → $57K (2024)
William Garvin
Interim Chairperson
Director → Vice Chairperson, 2023
Vice Chairperson → Interim Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Breitmeyer
Director
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Baker-Monaghan
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Albright
Incoming Treasurer
Vice Chairperson → Director, 2023
Director → Incoming Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Danforth
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Deshon
Former Chairperson
Chair → Chairperson, 2022
Chairperson → Former Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lester McNary
Former Treasurer
Treasurer → Former Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Will Garvin (2022) — Director
- Former: Les McNary (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jill Harding (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Burpee (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Debbie Wilson (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Bob Ellsberg (2019) — Director
- Former: Cheri Folk (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $57K, to Cynthia Thompson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Lewis & Clark National Park Association
How much does Lewis & Clark National Park Association give each year?
Lewis & Clark National Park Association gave $11K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $21K across 1 grant.
How large is Lewis & Clark National Park Association?
Lewis & Clark National Park Association reported $355K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $102K.
What is Lewis & Clark National Park Association?
Lewis & Clark National Park Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Astoria, OR. It holds $355K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Lewis & Clark National Park Association operate?
Lewis & Clark National Park Association has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Lewis & Clark National Park Association's EIN?
Lewis & Clark National Park Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6036653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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