National Recreation Foundation
Lake Forest, Illinois · EIN 136172514 · Private foundation
National Recreation Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $2.4M in giving and $56.4M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 341 individual grants from this funder — $10.2M awarded across 2016–2023 — including its support for sports & recreation. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What National Recreation Foundation funds
National Recreation Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on sports & recreation, youth development.
Populations it has supported include youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico TO FUND PROGRAMS DIRECTLY APPLIED TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES | — | $167K | 2018 |
| Haven for Hope of Bexar County To fund programs directly applied to at-risk youth and healthy lifestyles | San Antonio, TX | $130K | 2016 |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle IN SUPPORT OF EQUITABLE ACCESS TO YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS | Seattle, WA | $127K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from National Recreation Foundation
National Recreation Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at nationalrecreationfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about National Recreation Foundation
- Does National Recreation Foundation accept grant applications?
- National Recreation Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does National Recreation Foundation fund?
- National Recreation Foundation's grants focus on sports & recreation. Example recipients include Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico, Haven for Hope of Bexar County, YMCA of Greater Seattle. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does National Recreation Foundation give in grants?
- National Recreation Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $2.4M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.2M over 341 grants.
- Where is National Recreation Foundation located?
- National Recreation Foundation is based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 136172514.
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