Pennsylvania Parks and Forests
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
47
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Pennsylvania Parks and Forests?
Pennsylvania Parks and Forests is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Richard King Mellon Foundation ($964K), The Keith Campbell Foundation ($213K), Lancaster County Community Foundation ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Pennsylvania Parks and Forests between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard King Mellon Foundation | $964,200 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| The Keith Campbell Foundation | $213,362 | 9 | 2020–2024 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | $59,561 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Partnership for Better Health | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Elizabeth S Black Charitable Trust | $42,400 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau | $32,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Heinz Endowments | $27,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Memorial Health Fund | $20,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Earthshare | $19,518 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Foundation for Enhancing Communities | $16,334 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Welfare Foundation Inc | $15,600 | 1 | 2021 |
| Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds | $12,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc | $7,300 | 1 | 2019 |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Albemarle Foundation | $1,600 | 1 | 2021 |
| Easton Sports Development Foundation II | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Simple Paradox Union | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $300 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Beaver Valley Pointer Setter Club | $100 | 1 | 2025 |
| Michael Baker International Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2022 |
| Assurant Foundation | $80 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2025) to $450K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $17K.
What grants has Pennsylvania Parks and Forests received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Earthshare | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,718 |
| 2025 | The Foundation for Enhancing Communities | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $5,818 |
| 2025 | Easton Sports Development Foundation II | YOUTH SPORTS | $500 |
| 2025 | Beaver Valley Pointer Setter Club | INSPIRE PA PARK ENGAGEMENT | $100 |
| 2024 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO HIRE A CONSULTANT TO MARKET AND ELEVATE THE PENNSYLVANIA OUTDOOR CORPS BRAND TO BUILD ENGAGEMENT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Keith Campbell Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds | — | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Lancaster County Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,144 |
| 2024 | Earthshare | WORPLACE GIVING | $8,800 |
| 2024 | The Foundation for Enhancing Communities | ENVIRONMENTAL | $5,293 |
| 2024 | Simple Paradox Union | Rebuilding the old barn | $500 |
| 2023 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO INVEST IN THE PENNSYLVANIA OUTDOOR CORPS TO COMPLETE PROJECTS IN STATE PARKS AND FORESTS WHILE DEVELOPING JOB AND CONSERVATION SKILLS | $275,000 |
| 2023 | The Keith Campbell Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Keith Campbell Foundation | PRESERVE OUR PARKS AND FORESTS | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Lancaster County Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $13,174 |
| 2023 | Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund | CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND HABITAT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Foundation for Enhancing Communities | ENVIRONMENTAL | $5,223 |
| 2023 | The Keith Campbell Foundation | STATE PARK FOUNDATIONS ANNUAL CONFERENCE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Nisource Charitable Foundation | CORPORATE DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE PENNSYLVANIA OUTDOOR CORPS, INCLUDING PITTSBURGH AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE YOUTH CREWS AND THE MEADVILLE AND PITTSBURGH YOUNG ADULT CREWS | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO CONDUCT AN ENGINEERING STUDY ON A CABIN IN LAUREL HILL STATE PARK | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Partnership for Better Health | SUPPORT THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT LITTLE BUFFALO STATE PARK. | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Elizabeth S Black Charitable Trust | OIL CREEK DECK AND WALKWAY | $42,400 |
| 2022 | The Keith Campbell Foundation | PRESERVE OUR PARKS AND FORESTS | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Lancaster County Community Foundation | DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,725 |
| 2022 | The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau | TOURISM PROMOTION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Shell USA Company Foundation | MEF | $200 |
| 2022 | Michael Baker International Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $100 |
| 2022 | Assurant Foundation | Financial Assistance | $50 |
| 2021 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE PENNSYLVANIA OUTDOOR CORPS PERFORMED BY THE ST. MARYS YOUTH CREW, PITTSBURGH AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CREW, AND NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA YOUNG ADULT CREW | $127,200 |
Showing 30 most recent of 47 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Pennsylvania Parks and Forests?
Pennsylvania Parks and Forests is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Richard King Mellon Foundation ($964K), The Keith Campbell Foundation ($213K), Lancaster County Community Foundation ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Pennsylvania Parks and Forests between 2019–2025.
Who is Pennsylvania Parks and Forests's largest funder?
Richard King Mellon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Pennsylvania Parks and Forests, with $964K across 7 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Pennsylvania Parks and Forests received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Pennsylvania Parks and Forests across 47 grants from 22 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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