National Parks Conservation Association
National Parks Conservation Association reported $51.6 million in revenue and $49.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $77.85 went to program services, $8.58 to management and general costs and $13.57 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 90.5% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $568,878 (PRESIDENT AND CEO). 82 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 29% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $49MFor context, the median across 371 covered environment charities: $85.82 programs, $10.80 management, $3.38 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $52MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 77.9% | 83.6% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.6% | 10.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 13.6% | 3.3% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.14 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 90.5% | 87.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 4.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $568,878 | $293,532 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.15% | 1.74% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 82 | 7 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 14.6 | 18.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 30 of 30 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseNational Parks thrive: the organization protects parks from external threats that negatively effect, degrade, or destroy park resources or values, and serves to protect, restore, and maintain park, natural, and cultural resources unimpaired for future generations. The organization has offices across the country to ensure that threats to resources at our parks are detected early and solutions to these threats implemented quickly. The organization also identifies and cultivate park champions who can advance policies that protect parks and thwart emerging threats
National Parks are for everyone: the long-term viability and vibrancy of the National Parks depend on a broader, more diverse, committed, and engaged constituency that values the national park idea. To gain broader support for the parks, the organization seeks to create a larger national park community that is engaged, educated, and empowered to protect and enhance our National Parks and monuments. This broader community includes non-traditional allies and a broader constituency that more closely represents the changing demographics of america
Parks tell stories of all americans: National Parks protect our countrys most important history. The organization will ensure the national park service has the funding needed to improve the visitor experience and make parks more relevant to all. By enhancing park storytelling, expanding and creating new parks, and deeply engaging the public, we can ensure that National Parks represent, welcome, and share a fuller american story with all visitors
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $528,934 | $0 | $39,944 | $568,878 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $293,625 | $0 | $41,756 | $335,381 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $243,337 | $0 | $24,484 | $267,821 |
| SR. VP OF DEV, (UNTIL 06/05/2025) Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $229,171 | $0 | $24,568 | $253,739 |
| SR. VP OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $229,177 | $0 | $23,492 | $252,669 |
| GENERAL COUNSEL Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $221,979 | $0 | $19,095 | $241,074 |
| CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $219,018 | $0 | $21,423 | $240,441 |
| SR. VP OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $217,438 | $0 | $20,292 | $237,730 |
82 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from National Parks Conservation Association (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.2M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b30 · 30 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5217
- Volunteers Part I, line 6900
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS LLC Mail house/printing services | $7,656,109 |
| CDS GLOBAL Lockbox services | $912,681 |
| QUAD GRAPHICS Magazine printing & distribution | $781,703 |
| NAMES IN THE NEWS Mailing list service | $593,954 |
| AVALON CONSULTING Fundraising strategy and analytics | $424,760 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 16 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
282 private foundations reported grants to National Parks Conservation Association totaling $5.0M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of National Parks Conservation Association's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, National Parks Conservation Association reported that 77.9% of its $49.3 million in expenses went to program services, 8.6% to management and general and 13.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does National Parks Conservation Association pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation National Parks Conservation Association reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $568,878, for the role of PRESIDENT AND CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does National Parks Conservation Association get its money?
Of $51.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 90.5% came from contributions and grants and 3.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is National Parks Conservation Association a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 53-0225165 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202620979349300332 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202541229349302569 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202401229349303000 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202331299349303583 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202231319349302903 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202141329349300434 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 53-0225165: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.