Washington State Parks Foundation
Our purpose is to ensure a vibrant and inclusive Washington State Parks system for generations to enjoy. We engage, expand, and sustain a broad base of supporters who give to, advocate for and treasure our state parks.
Washington State Parks Foundation at a glance
In short: Washington State Parks Foundation gave $259K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $130K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $259,496
- +53.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $129,748
- +53.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $129,748
- Total assets
- $1,398,097
- +21.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Washington State Parks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington State Parks & Rec ($209K). Together the top 2 received $259K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Washington State Parks Foundation gives
- Giving grew 105% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $52K (2020) to $259K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State Parks & Rec Olympia, WA | Program Support | $209,496 |
| University of WA - Bothell Bothell, WA | Research Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $1,398,097 | $1,075,932 | $877,426 | $259,496 | 2 | $22,259 |
| 2023 | $1,153,271 | $686,093 | $696,859 | $169,393 | 2 | $8,635 |
| 2022 | $1,151,615 | $991,354 | $573,876 | $155,549 | 2 | $622 |
| 2021 | $721,950 | $654,463 | $494,950 | $126,549 | 1 | $77 |
| 2020 | $566,363 | $506,322 | $356,283 | $51,664 | 1 | $78 |
About Washington State Parks Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Washington State Parks Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $259K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington State Parks Foundation is led by John Floberg, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Floberg
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $113K (2024)
Lisa Bellefond
Director Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Brandon Middaugh
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Van Loben Sels
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Middaugh
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rakesh Kumar
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Scott
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aenea Sandvig
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Brennecke
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Elofson
Controller
Director → Chair, 2023
Chair → Controller, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Wanderer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Engman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuti Sureka
Vice President
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: David Ammons (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Bob Brennecke (2023) — Director
- Former: Carol Shaw (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kristine Reeves (2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Bradley (2020) — Treasurer
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 $113K, to John Floberg (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Washington State Parks Foundation
How much does Washington State Parks Foundation give each year?
Washington State Parks Foundation gave $259K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $169K across 2 grants.
How large is Washington State Parks Foundation?
Washington State Parks Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Washington State Parks Foundation?
Washington State Parks Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Washington State Parks Foundation operate?
Washington State Parks Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Washington State Parks Foundation's EIN?
Washington State Parks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4473679. 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 September 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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