National Park Service
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$184.6M
Foundation funders
61
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds National Park Service?
National Park Service is funded by 61 grantmakers, led by Yellowstone Forever ($30.0M), Naturebridge ($27.4M), Grand Canyon Conservancy ($19.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $184.6M in grants to National Park Service between 2020–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $13.7M (2026) to $52.7M (2022). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $13.7M.
What grants has National Park Service received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Yellowstone Forever | FULFILL PARK PRIORITIES | $12,534,004 |
| 2026 | Point Reyes National Seashore Association | CHARITABLE | $1,210,451 |
| 2025 | Zion Natural History Association | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,733,887 |
| 2025 | Grand Canyon Conservancy | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,561,594 |
| 2025 | The Trust for Public Land | LAND CONSERVATION | $3,375,779 |
| 2025 | Yellowstone Forever | FULFILL PARK PRIORITIES | $2,288,632 |
| 2025 | Canyonlands Natural History Assoc | SUPPORT | $1,150,551 |
| 2025 | Pacific Historic Parks | AID FOR EDUCATION AND MISSION-RELATED ACTIVITIES. | $1,149,381 |
| 2025 | Western National Parks Association | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, INTERPRETIVE SUPPORT AND OTHER ASSISTANCE | $1,141,007 |
| 2025 | Alaska Geographic Association | DIRECT SUPPORT TO AGENCIES | $880,602 |
| 2025 | Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | TO SUPPORT INTERPRETIVE, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND HISTORICAL PROJECTS. | $763,494 |
| 2025 | Hawaii Pacific Parks Association Ltd FKA Hi Natural History Association Ltd | TO PROMOTE THE PARKS' SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICAL AND INTERPRETIVE ACTIVITIES. | $647,546 |
| 2025 | Joshua Tree National Park Association | GENERAL SUPPORT | $646,090 |
| 2025 | Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $609,322 |
| 2025 | Jefferson National Parks Association | GENERAL SUPPORT | $607,171 |
| 2025 | Bryce Canyon Association | SUPPORT | $512,988 |
| 2025 | Capitol Reef Natural History Association | SUPPORT | $447,617 |
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | COASTAL HABITAT RESTORATION | $391,979 |
| 2025 | Santa Monica Mountains Fund | — | $380,000 |
| 2025 | Friends of the Jimmy Carter Nat'l H | FUNDS FOR SITE RENOV | $129,842 |
| 2025 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation | CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $125,000 |
| 2025 | Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters | Supplemental support for projects undertaken by National Parks Services at Katahdin | $110,074 |
| 2025 | Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail | Water Fountains | $89,420 |
| 2025 | Intermountain Natural History Association Inc | EDUCATION/ SALES | $77,884 |
| 2025 | Cabrillo National Monument Foundation | General Support | $68,454 |
| 2025 | Crater Lake Natural History Assoc Inc | TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | $56,815 |
| 2025 | Colorado National Monument | SUPPORT, EDUCATION | $47,637 |
| 2025 | Gateway Foundation | FUND THE COST OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE LIGHTING OF THE ARCH | $43,989 |
| 2025 | Santa Monica Mountains Fund | — | $30,860 |
| 2025 | Ttee the Hamilton Grange UA 9-15-25 | GENERAL OPERATING | $23,681 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds National Park Service?
National Park Service is funded by 61 grantmakers, led by Yellowstone Forever ($30.0M), Naturebridge ($27.4M), Grand Canyon Conservancy ($19.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $184.6M in grants to National Park Service between 2020–2026.
Who is National Park Service's largest funder?
Yellowstone Forever is the largest recorded funder of National Park Service, with $30.0M across 7 grants (2020–2026).
How much grant funding has National Park Service received?
IRS 990 filings record $184.6M in grants to National Park Service across 200 grants from 61 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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