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National Park Trust Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Rockville, MD EIN: 52-1691924 Website

To preserve parks today and create park stewards for tomorrow.

National Park Trust Inc at a glance

In short: National Park Trust Inc gave $206K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$206,000
-66.1% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
8
-66.7% vs 2024
Average grant
$25,750
+1.6% vs 2024
Median grant
$19,500
Total assets
$8,563,584
+15.1% vs 2024
Primary geography
Virginia (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

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Who National Park Trust Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (Taps): $55KTragedy Assistance Program forSurvivors (Taps)$55KProject Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc: $46KProject Healing Waters FlyFishing Inc$46KOur Military Kids: $40KOur Military Kids$40KArmed Services Arts Partnership: $20KArmed Services ArtsPartnership$20KThe Student Conservation Association Inc: $19KThe Student ConservationAssociation Inc$19KAccokeek Foundation: $8KAccokeek Foundation$8KHCST Explore Middle School: $6KHCST Explore Middle School$6K

The largest 2025 recipient was Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (Taps) ($55K). Together the top 7 received $194K.

Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($12,500), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

83 grants across all recorded years

74<$50K7$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 83 (89%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

27states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.

Cities

ArlingtonWashingtonEncinitaxOaktonAccokeekHiloLa PlataLowellAlexandriaBakerBethesdaBostonCross PlainsJersey CityOaklandPoint Reyes StationRoswellSaint PaulSausalitoSpringdale

How National Park Trust Inc gives

  • Giving fell 57% 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

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M4 grants2019 5 grants2020 4 grants2021 6 grants2022 41 grants2023 24 grants2024 8 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2020) to $906K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $206K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (Taps) Arlington, VAGrant in support of surviving military families across the country by connecting them with national parks, forests, and the benefits of outdoor recreation.$55,000
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc La Plata, MDGrant in support of military veterans across the country by engaging them with our nation's parks and the benefits of outdoor recreation.$45,500
Our Military Kids Oakton, VAGrant to support engaging military families in meaningful park experiences, including introductory outdoor recreational activities conducted within units of the national park service.$40,000
Armed Services Arts Partnership Alexandria, VAGrant in support of military veterans across the country by engaging them with our nation's parks and the benefits of outdoor recreation.$20,000
The Student Conservation Association Inc Arlington, VAGrant in support of national park trust's partnership with the national park foundation's every kid outdoors initiative at anacostia high school, connecting students in anacostia to their national parks, local watershed, and environmental justice advocates through sustained engagement that fosters lasting relationships between students and the park.$19,000
1 grant to individuals Recipients not named —$12,500
Accokeek Foundation Accokeek, MDGrant in support of national park trust's every kid outdoors initiative, with a goal of expanding engagement in programs to approximately 12 schools and 650 students in underserved communities.$8,000
HCST Explore Middle School Jersey City, NJGrant to support efforts that connect kids and families to outdoor spaces throughout the country.$6,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$8,563,584$4,747,069$3,770,719$206,0008$263,907
2024$7,439,998$4,418,710$4,134,411$608,27224$151,348
2023$7,276,137$4,449,583$3,924,233$906,10041$66,190
2022$6,713,080$4,513,920$2,845,630$476,0836$35,801
2021$5,183,362$2,956,887$2,718,540$178,6434$16,348
2020$5,768,066$2,589,099$1,975,798$146,5975$20,227
2019$5,002,528$2,668,855$1,960,238$227,3904$20,937

About National Park Trust Inc

Based on IRS filings

National Park Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Rockville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $206K. Net investment income was $264K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

National Park Trust Inc is led by Grace Lee, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 5 of 30 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Grace Lee

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $125K (2019) → $217K (2025)

  • Scott Stone

    Chairman

    Trustee → Chair & Communications Committee, 2020

    Chair & Communications Committee → Chairman, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ivan Levin

    Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships

    Director of Strategic Partnerships → Director of Strategic Partners, 2023

    Director of Strategic Partners → Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $106K (2022) → $127K (2025)

  • Dolores McDonagh

    Director of Development

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $102K (2024) → $110K (2025)

  • Michael Hoehn

    Senior Director of Finance & Administrator

    Senior Director of Finance & Administration → Senior Director of Finance & Administrator, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $154K (2024) → $163K (2025)

  • William Schrack

    Senior Director of Youth Programs

    Senior Diector of Youth Programs → Senior Director of Youth Programs, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $101K (2024) → $106K (2025)

  • Chadwick Dayton

    Trustee

    Chair & Youth Programs Committee → Trustee, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hellene Runtagh

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Seth

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Raymond J. Sherbill

    Trustee

    Secretary → Trustee, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aparna Dave

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Meshach Rhoades

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Yasmin Best

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Deb Callahan

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Keith Harney

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Beth Kirchner

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Dillinger

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles Knauss

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christopher Appleton

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gregg Smith

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katherine Brossy

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katherine Clark

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mamie Parker

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew Koll

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Mussell

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • R. Hewitt Pate

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wendy Dinner

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elizabeth Ulmer

    Vice Chair

    Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Neal Kemkar

    Secretary

    Trustee → Secretary, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephen Schuler

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (22)
  • Former: Regan Herald (2019–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Richard G. Ring (2019–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Katie Clark (2020–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Krupa Shah (2020–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Hewitt Pate (2022–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Katie Brossy (2022–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Tom Smith (2022–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Chuck Knauss (2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Matt Koll (2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Ann Gualtieri (2019–2023) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Charles H. Knaussesq (2019–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: John Rollins Jr. (2019–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Michael Carper (2019–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Mike Hoehn (2019–2023) — Director of Finance & Administrator
  • Former: Patrick Campbell (2019–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Bill Brownell (2022–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Len Kennedy (2019–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Roger Wright (2019–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: William Brownell Esq. (2019–2021) — Chairman
  • Former: Kim Hassan (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Tom Healy (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Charles H. Pardoe (2019) — Co-Chair & Development Committee

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

Grace Lee — Executive Director: $217KGrace LeeExecutive Director$217KMichael Hoehn — Sr. DIR. of Finance & Admin: $163KMichael HoehnSr. DIR. of Finance & Admin$163KIvan Levin — Sr. DIR. of Strategic Partnerships: $127KIvan LevinSr. DIR. of Strategic…$127KDolores McDonagh — Director of Development: $110KDolores McDonaghDirector of Development$110KWilliam Schrack — Sr. DIR. of Youth Programs: $106KWilliam SchrackSr. DIR. of Youth Programs$106K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $217K, to Grace Lee (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about National Park Trust Inc

How much does National Park Trust Inc give each year?

National Park Trust Inc gave $206K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $608K across 24 grants.

What is National Park Trust Inc's typical grant size?

National Park Trust Inc's median grant in 2025 was $19,500, and its average grant was $25,750, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does National Park Trust Inc give grants?

National Park Trust Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (26%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VA (2 grants).

Does National Park Trust Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on National Park Trust Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are National Park Trust Inc's largest grantees?

National Park Trust Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (Taps) ($55,000), Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc ($45,500) and Our Military Kids ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($12,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is National Park Trust Inc?

National Park Trust Inc reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.

What is National Park Trust Inc?

National Park Trust Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Rockville, MD. It holds $8.6M in total assets as of 2025.

What is National Park Trust Inc's EIN?

National Park Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1691924. 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

(8)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 5, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
  7. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 19, 2026)
  8. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

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