FINANCIAL SUMMARY

The National Park Foundation’s work has been carefully guided by financial stewardship for more than 50 years, making NPF a strong, resilient organization, well-positioned to increase impact in parks through innovative programs and partnerships.

Thank you to NPF’s board of directors, past and present, as well as the many donors whose generosity helps advance NPF’s mission.

Annual Appropriations

In Fiscal Year 2020, $5 million in federal matching funds were made available for the National Park Foundation to grant toward priority projects. The National Park Foundation raised philanthropic dollars to leverage with federal funds toward those same projects. The National Park Foundation is on track to leverage the full $5 million in federal funds with $5 million in philanthropic support, for a total impact of at least $10 million across the National Park System.

Attainment By Donor Source

FOUNDATIONS (8%)

FAMILY FOUNDATIONS (10%)

GOVERNMENT GRANTS (16%)

CORPORATE (35%)

INDIVIDUALS (31%)

Fundraising Activities

NPF secures funding for its mission largely through its own fundraising efforts. Funds are raised from individuals, corporate partners, and institutional entities. NPF’s ability to raise these funds is driven largely by its consistent, effective and timely delivery of programmatic impact with a margin of excellence.

Since its inception in 1967, NPF has raised more than $1.4 billion. Over the years, through strategic

$17,068,209 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS IN 2021 investments, NPF has developed a strong corporate partnerships channel, strengthened its individual giving pipeline across all levels (direct mail through major giving) and bolstered its strategic partnerships with institutional foundations.

Overall, NPF has set a strong foundation for continued success in fundraising growth through a diversification of its revenue channels.

$8,534,240 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS IN 2020