The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc
The Fairfax County Park Foundation supports the Fairfax county park authority by raising private funds, obtaining grants and creating partnerships that supplement tax dollars to meet our community's needs for park land, facilities and services.
The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc gave $949K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $949K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $949,371
- -54.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $949,371
- -54.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $949,371
- Total assets
- $5,376,478
- +256.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc
Who The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fairfax County Park Authority ($949K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M 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 The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). 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 $483K (2021) to $2.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $949K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax, VA | To support various projects maintained by the park authority | $949,371 |
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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 | $5,376,478 | $4,731,701 | $1,051,106 | $949,371 | 1 | $44,058 |
| 2024 | $1,507,428 | $1,847,819 | $2,242,138 | $2,099,018 | 1 | $166 |
| 2023 | $1,851,013 | $2,034,267 | $1,427,836 | $1,317,292 | 1 | $2,220 |
| 2022 | $1,231,095 | $1,084,804 | $915,284 | $839,464 | 1 | $393 |
| 2021 | $1,061,575 | $852,268 | $582,781 | $483,432 | 1 | $1,549 |
About The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Fairfax, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $949K. Net investment income was $44K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc is led by Roberta Longworth, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roberta Longworth
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anita Herrera
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary W. Kirkbride
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harrison A. Glasgow
Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Ta
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Gailliot
Director
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Chennikara
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Eakin Erlacher
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Harpe
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Walker
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Amy Sonderman (2021) — Secretary
- Former: John E Osborn (2021) — Director
- Former: Tim Eakin Walsh (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc
How much does The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc give each year?
The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc gave $949K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.1M across 1 grant.
How large is The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc?
The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What is The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc?
The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Fairfax, VA. It holds $5.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc operate?
The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2019179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work The Fairfax County Park Foundation Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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