Spotting a manatee in a Florida river. Walking in the footsteps of civil rights leaders in Selma. These indelible moments of wonder, learning, contemplation, and relaxation are synonymous with the more than 400 national park sites across the country. And these are all moments made possible by the work of the National Park Foundation (NPF).
As the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS), NPF helps ensure everyone can enjoy these moments in parks — now and well into the future. In 2023, NPF continued to strengthen its legacy of unwavering commitment and connection to our national parks by leveraging private funding and engaging in innovative partnerships.
By the Numbers
$70.2M
Granted to Parks and Partners
237K
Unique Donors
to NPF
1.3M
Engaged NPF Community Members
Stewarding National Parks
Executing the depth and breadth of NPF’s support for parks requires a strong vision and leadership. Together with our partners and donors, we’re building upon the tradition of philanthropic support for America’s national parks and helping ensure and envision their future.
Rhoda Altom
Chair
National Park Foundation
Will Shafroth
President & CEO
National Park Foundation
Our President & Chair
The National Park Foundation and a growing community of park partners and supporters are accomplishing more for America’s national parks than ever before.
The Secretary & Director
Our Leadership
The National Park Foundation’s Board of Directors and National Council are dedicated champions for America’s national parks. NPF thanks them for their continued commitment to our mission.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors oversees NPF’s operations, fundraising, partnerships, and programmatic work.
Meet the BoardNational Council
A leadership group of ambassadors and generous supporters dedicated to furthering NPF’s vision.
Meet the CouncilOur Impact in National Parks
This year, NPF funded and supported hundreds of priority projects in parks across the country. Our work ensures that our parks and the stories they preserve are protected for years to come and that everyone can find and build upon their personal connections to parks.
Making Connections
NPF helps everyone feel welcome in parks by supporting projects and partners that connect people of all ages and backgrounds to our national parks.
Protecting What Matters
NPF helps preserve our public lands and the stories they tell by supporting projects that ensure parks continue to thrive for generations to come.
With Gratitude
The National Park System relies upon the generosity and commitment of private philanthropy to enhance our national parks.
Individuals who have made an extraordinary commitment of $1 million or more.
Partners who have helped provide resources and expertise that propel NPF's mission forward.
Institutions that have helped provide critical grant support to protect national parks.
Individuals who have demonstrated a significant annual commitment to our national parks.
Individuals who have included a future gift to NPF through their estate plans.
All contributors whose extraordinary generosity makes NPF's work possible.
Supporting National Parks
America’s national parks were established through the efforts of individuals who wanted to protect the places they loved so they could share them with future generations. Today, NPF carries on that tradition — with your help. Your gifts ensure that national parks remain protected today and for future generations. There are many ways you can support national parks — find one that fits you.
Responsible Stewardship
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 like you. Your generosity helps advance NPF’s mission.
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, AND OTHER INCOME
MillionsTOTAL FY23 CONTRIBUTION AND GIFT ATTAINMENT BY SOURCE
Additional financial statements are available at nationalparks.org.