National Park Service
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$28.6M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
13
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds National Park Service?
National Park Service is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Naturebridge ($27.4M), Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society ($504K), Bryce Canyon Association ($410K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $28.6M in grants to National Park Service between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naturebridge | $27,400,210 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society | $503,895 | 4 | 2019–2021 |
| Bryce Canyon Association | $409,527 | 1 | 2019 |
| National Park Trust Inc | $154,840 | 1 | 2019 |
| Big Bend Natural History Association Inc | $47,512 | 1 | 2019 |
| Gateway Foundation | $43,989 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ttee the Hamilton Grange UA 9-15-25 | $23,681 | 1 | 2025 |
| WSP Foundation Inc | $7,522 | 1 | 2020 |
| John D Richardson Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has National Park Service received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gateway Foundation | FUND THE COST OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE LIGHTING OF THE ARCH | $43,989 |
| 2025 | Ttee the Hamilton Grange UA 9-15-25 | GENERAL OPERATING | $23,681 |
| 2025 | John D Richardson Foundation | General | $100 |
| 2023 | Naturebridge | ESTABLISH THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CENTER IN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. | $1,568,464 |
| 2022 | Naturebridge | ESTABLISH THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CENTER IN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. | $25,831,746 |
| 2021 | Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society | Aid to the Park | $134,397 |
| 2020 | Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society | Aid to the Park | $137,608 |
| 2020 | Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society | Aid to the Park | $8,150 |
| 2020 | WSP Foundation Inc | To enable the institution to continue their public charitable role. | $7,522 |
| 2019 | Bryce Canyon Association | SUPPORT | $409,527 |
| 2019 | Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society | Aid to the Park | $223,740 |
| 2019 | National Park Trust Inc | PICTURED ROCKS NATIONAL LAKESHORE PROJECT (MI), INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK PROJECT (IN), IVANPAH DESERT TORTOISE FACILITY PROJECT (NV) | $154,840 |
| 2019 | Big Bend Natural History Association Inc | SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $47,512 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds National Park Service?
National Park Service is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Naturebridge ($27.4M), Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society ($504K), Bryce Canyon Association ($410K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $28.6M in grants to National Park Service between 2019–2025.
Who is National Park Service's largest funder?
Naturebridge is the largest recorded funder of National Park Service, with $27.4M across 2 grants (2022–2023).
How much grant funding has National Park Service received?
IRS 990 filings record $28.6M in grants to National Park Service across 13 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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