National Park Foundation
Supports national parks through philanthropy and engagement. For fiscal year 2024 it reported $275.1M in revenue, $136.7M in expenses, and $531.4M in net assets.Pt I
- Founded
- 1967
- Type
- Public charity (501(c)(3)) · Nonprofit
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Website
- www.nationalparks.org
- Filings
- 5 on file (2020–2024)
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Summary of the Filing
Where the work happens
Protect National Parks
The national park foundation secures private and philanthropic funds to enhance, preserve, and restore the natural and historical resources stewarded by NPS, as well as enhance the visitor experience for the 300+ million annual visitors. The foundation's support is invested primarily through strategic partnerships.
Connect People with National Parks
The national park foundation is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for people to visit and connect with our national parks and the programs they offer. NPF works to invite all people to experience, enjoy, and create life-long relationships with national parks and bring parks to people.
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Officers, Directors & Key Employees
Compensation history total reportable pay by year · 8 named individuals · Part VII
| Name | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Shafroth | — | $826,165 | $789,519 | — | — |
| William Shafroth | $792,645 | — | — | $546,327 | $533,863 |
| Ruth Prescott | $383,348 | — | — | $259,951 | $250,691 |
| Dieter Fenkart-Froeschl | — | $345,129 | $306,742 | — | — |
| Lise Aangeenbrug | $318,672 | — | — | — | — |
| Ruth Prescott | — | $312,750 | $271,374 | — | — |
| Dawn Rodney | $309,850 | — | — | — | — |
| Dieter Fenkart-Froeschl | $308,745 | — | — | $296,480 | $299,421 |
Total reportable compensation (Form 990 Part VII column D / Schedule J column E) by filing year, matched by name within this organization. The Schedule J base / bonus / deferred breakdown is not parsed into this dataset.
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Financial Metrics
Same NTEE category, revenue band, and state where available. Descriptive — not a grade.
| Metric | This org | Peer median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program ratio | 72% | — | — |
| Overhead ratio | 11% | — | — |
| Fundraising cost ratio | 10% | — | — |
| Revenue growth | 81% | — | — |
| Investment management fee ratio | 0.04% | — | — |
| Legal fee ratio | 0.2% | — | — |
| Accounting fee ratio | 0.09% | — | — |
| Fundraising fee ratio | 0.7% | — | — |
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