Our Work

How We Help

From the destruction of earthquakes and oil spills, to the disappearance of historic and cultural treasures, to new generations of Americans that may never experience, and learn from, our nation’s best idea -- America’s national parks face challenges of all sizes and scopes.

The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, raises private funds that directly aid, support and enrich America’s over 400 national parks and their programs.  Chartered by Congress as the charitable partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation plays a critical role in:

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Our Work Success Stories

This African American Experience Fund project provided transportation for multi-cultural group of families, 30 people in... read more

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore AAEF Project

Through the Untold Stories project, in partnership with WETA and Florentine Films and with generous support from the Haas... read more

Mount Rushmore National Memorial America's Best Idea

Mesa Verde National Park, through the America’s Best Idea program, partnered with the Footprints of the Ancestors... read more

Mesa Verde National Park America's Best Idea Grant

Through the Resource Recovery and Protection program, NPF used restitution funds following an explosion and fire at... read more

Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Resource Recovery and Protection Program

With this Impact Grant, Mammoth Cave National Park will reintroduce 150 specimens of rare Kentucky Coffeetrees into... read more

Mammoth Cave National Park Impact Grant