Western National Parks Association
In partnership with the national park service since 1938, wnpa advances education, interpretation, research, and community engagement to ensure national parks are increasingly valued by all.
Western National Parks Association at a glance
In short: Western National Parks Association gave $1.2M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $156K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,248,366
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $156,046
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,984
- Total assets
- $24,832,909
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Western National Parks Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Park Service ($1.1M). Together the top 8 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 27 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Western National Parks Association gives
- Giving grew 100% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Service Washington, DC | Scientific Research, Interpretive Support and Other Assistance | $1,141,007 |
| Tucson Festival of Books Tucson, AZ | Scientific, Ecological and Cultural Research | $30,000 |
| University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Scientific, Ecological and Cultural Research | $20,000 |
| Telemetry Solutions Inc Concord, CA | Scientific, Ecological and Cultural Research | $15,000 |
| Montana State University Bozeman, MT | Scientific, Ecological and Cultural Research | $14,968 |
| Ironwood Tree Experience Tucson, AZ | Scientific, Ecological and Cultural Research | $10,000 |
| University of Arkansas Fayettevilee, AR | Scientific, Ecological and Cultural Research | $9,891 |
| Udall Foundation Tucson, AZ | Scientific, Ecological and Cultural Research | $7,500 |
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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 | $24,832,909 | $16,708,801 | $15,394,147 | $1,248,366 | 8 | $449,580 |
| 2024 | $23,412,196 | $15,440,456 | $14,738,663 | $1,082,849 | 8 | $214,671 |
| 2023 | $22,185,051 | $14,629,428 | $12,154,058 | $698,756 | 5 | $31,436 |
| 2022 | $19,466,058 | $13,179,943 | $10,453,409 | $623,292 | 5 | $22,120 |
| 2021 | $16,969,884 | $10,617,011 | $6,375,474 | $27,684 | 1 | $20,297 |
| 2020 | $12,263,595 | $6,203,566 | $7,189,969 | $221,542 | 2 | $23,892 |
| 2019 | $13,270,986 | $8,907,083 | $7,995,213 | $560,547 | 4 | $-571,628 |
About Western National Parks Association
Based on IRS filings
Western National Parks Association is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $450K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western National Parks Association is led by Marie Buck, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 8 of 26 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marie Buck
President & CEO
CEO - → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $234K (2025)
Teresa Gavigan
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Fasino
Director of Purchasing & Product Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Victor Martinez
Director of Technology Services
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2025)
Christine L. Horvath
CFO & Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer → CFO & Executive Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$101K (2019) → $229K (2025)
Lauren Mooney
Cro & Vice President of Partnerships
Chief Revenue Officer → Cro & Vice President of Partnerships, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$129K (2022) → $178K (2025)
Michael Matthews
Chief of Marketing
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024) → $164K (2025)
Marlene Andrews
Associate Director of Hr
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Stephanie La Veer
Associate Director of Finance
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Bob Shopneck
Board Member
Chairman From → Vice Chair, 2020
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Jenness
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Les Corey
Board Member
Director → Chairman, 2020
Chairman → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Alkire
Board Member
Treasurer & Interim Chair → Interim Chair, 2024
Interim Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Monson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chrystal Morris Murphy
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Kimball
Board Member
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Levitt
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kindley Walsh Lawlor
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Koprowski
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Gomez
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Myers
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Grams
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Gonzales-Rogers
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Coochwytewa
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Kroeger
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyson Winarski
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Patty Carocci (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Rachel Ligtenberg (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Stacy Lambatos (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Claire Campbell (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Dillon M. Nakata (2019–2023) — COO
- Former: James E. Cook (2019–2023) — Former CEO - Retired
- Former: Linda Harvey (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tsianina Lomawaima (2019–2022) — Board Member -
- Former: Carol Schwalbe (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Vershure (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Gary Davis (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Gerard Baker (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kim Sikoryak (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Laura Brown (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: May Tran Patel (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ernie Quintana (2019) — Chairman
- Former: Jose Marcos-Iga (2019) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Marco Hernandez (2019) — Director
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 $234K, to Marie Buck (President & CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Western National Parks Association
How much does Western National Parks Association give each year?
Western National Parks Association gave $1.2M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 8 grants.
What is Western National Parks Association's typical grant size?
Western National Parks Association's median grant in 2025 was $14,984, and its average grant was $156,046, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Western National Parks Association give grants?
Western National Parks Association gives mostly in District of Columbia: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (4 grants).
Does Western National Parks Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Western National Parks Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scientific, Ecological and Cultural Research" (7 grants).
Who are Western National Parks Association's largest grantees?
Western National Parks Association's largest 2025 grantees include National Park Service ($1,141,007), Tucson Festival of Books ($30,000) and University of Arizona ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Western National Parks Association?
Western National Parks Association reported $24.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.7M.
What is Western National Parks Association?
Western National Parks Association is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Tucson, AZ. It holds $24.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Western National Parks Association's EIN?
Western National Parks Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0107049. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 10, 2024)
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