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National Recreation Foundation Incorporated Grants
Private foundation · EIN 13-6172514 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $5.1M
- Grants reported
- 165
- Median grant
- $20K
- Future commitments
- $2.8M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | $2.4M |
| 2024 | 90 | $2.7M |
Where National Recreation Foundation Incorporated gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASPEN INSTITUTEFORUM FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS | WASHINGTON, DC | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2025 | $160K |
| MUDDY SNEAKERS | BREVARD, NC | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2024 | $117K |
| GRAND CANYON YOUTH | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2024 | $105K |
| CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY | LONG BEACH, CA | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2025 | $101K |
| CHEYENNE RIVER YOUTH PROJECT | EAGLE BUTTE, SD | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2025 | $100K |
| BEYOND THE BALL | CHICAGO, IL | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2024 | $100K |
| MUDDY SNEAKERS | BREVARD, NC | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2025 | $100K |
| YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE | SEATTLE, WA | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2025 | $100K |
| CHICAGO TRAINING CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2025 | $100K |
| DETROIT HORSE POWER | DETROIT, MI | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2024 | $100K |
| THE ASPEN INSTITUTEFORUM FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS | WASHINGTON, DC | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2024 | $100K |
| REFUGEE EDUCATION & ADVENTURE CHALLENGE | OAK PARK, IL | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2024 | $100K |
| FRIENDS OF MOMENTUM BIKE CLUBS | GREENVILLE, SC | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2025 | $100K |
| IRONWOOD TREE EXPERIENCE | TUCSON, AZ | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2025 | $97K |
| GARDENEERS | CHICAGO, IL | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2024 | $90K |
| DETROIT HIVES INC | DETROIT, MI | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2024 | $88K |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES | INGLEWOOD, CA | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2024 | $80K |
| CHICAGO VOYAGERS | PALATINE, IL | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2025 | $75K |
| BEYOND THE BALL | CHICAGO, IL | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2025 | $75K |
| REFUGEE EDUCATION & ADVENTURE CHALLENGE | OAK PARK, IL | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2025 | $75K |
| GRAND CANYON YOUTH | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2025 | $70K |
| GARDENEERS | CHICAGO, IL | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2025 | $60K |
| FAMILIES IN NATURE | AUSTIN, TX | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2025 | $50K |
| WORKING BIKES | CHICAGO, IL | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2024 | $50K |
| BACKYARD BASECAMP INC | BALTIMORE, MD | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | 2024 | $50K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from National Recreation Foundation Incorporated's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.