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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.4M
+5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+57.5% YoY
Grant Count
8
+60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$133K
-1.6% YoY
About Western National Parks Association
Based on IRS filings
Western National Parks Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in TUCSON, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $215K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,412,196 | $22,185,051 | $19,466,058 |
| Revenue | $15,440,456 | $14,629,428 | $13,179,943 |
| Expenses | $14,738,663 | $12,154,058 | $10,453,409 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $214,671 | $31,436 | $22,120 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Park Service ($980,491), Tucson Festival of Books ($30,000), Westland Resources ($14,933).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WASHINGTON, DC | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, INTERPRETIVE SUPPORT AND OTHER ASSISTANCE | $980,491 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA TUCSON, AZ | SCIENTIFIC, ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESEARCH | $10,000 |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY TEMPE, AZ | SCIENTIFIC, ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESEARCH | $11,237 |
| WESTLAND RESOURCES TUCSON, AZ | SCIENTIFIC, ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESEARCH | $14,933 |
| UDALL FOUNDATION TUCSON, AZ | SCIENTIFIC, ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESEARCH | $7,500 |
| IRONWOOD TREE EXPERIENCE TUCSON, AZ | SCIENTIFIC, ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESEARCH | $5,746 |
| TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS TUCSON, AZ | SCIENTIFIC, ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESEARCH | $30,000 |
| SALVATION ARMY TUCSON, AZ | PPE DONATION | $7,232 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIE BUCK | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $233,131 |
| CHRISTINE L HORVATH | CFO & EVP | 40 | $188,280 |
| LAUREN MOONEY | CRO & VP OF PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $164,546 |
| MICHAEL MATTHEWS | CHIEF OF MARKETING | 40 | $119,476 |
| TERESA GAVIGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOHN GOMEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PAT GONZALES-ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MATT GRAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JULIA JENNESS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOHN KOPROWSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STACY LAMBATOS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| HOWARD LEVITT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHRIS MONSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHRYSTAL MORRIS MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BEN MYERS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KINDLEY WALSH LAWLOR | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARILYN ALKIRE | INTERIM CHAIR | 4 | — |
| DAN KIMBALL | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| RACHEL LIGTENBERG | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| PATTY CAROCCI | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western National Parks Association?
Western National Parks Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in TUCSON, AZ. It holds $23.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Western National Parks Association?
As of 2024, Western National Parks Association holds $23.4M in total assets with $15.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does Western National Parks Association operate?
Western National Parks Association has awarded grants in Arizona, District of Columbia, Kansas, Nevada, Ohio.
What size grants does Western National Parks Association award?
In 2024, Western National Parks Association awarded 8 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $133K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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