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National Recreation Foundation

Lake Forest, Illinois  ·  EIN 136172514  ·  Private foundation

National Recreation Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.6M in grants paid and $50.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 341 individual grants from this funder — $10.2M awarded across 2016–2023 — including its support for sports & recreation. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$50.3M
Total assets
341
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What National Recreation Foundation funds

National Recreation Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on sports & recreation, youth development.

Sports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for National Recreation Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico
TO FUND PROGRAMS DIRECTLY APPLIED TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
$167K2018
Haven for Hope of Bexar County
To fund programs directly applied to at-risk youth and healthy lifestyles
San Antonio, TX$130K2016
YMCA of Greater Seattle
IN SUPPORT OF EQUITABLE ACCESS TO YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS
Seattle, WA$127K2023
Para La Naturaleza
TO FUND PROGRAMS DIRECTLY APPLIED TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
$126K2018
Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation
TO FUND PROGRAMS DIRECTLY APPLIED TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Edwardsville, IL$100K2018
Latino Theater Company
TO FUND PROGRAMS DIRECTLY APPLIED TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Los Angeles, CA$100K2018
The Trust for Public Land
To fund programs directly applied to at-risk youth and healthy lifestyles
Chicago, IL$100K2016
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
TO FUND PROGRAMS DIRECTLY APPLIED TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
New York, NY$100K2018
Audubon Texas
TO FUND PROGRAMS DIRECTLY APPLIED TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Dallas, TX$100K2018
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati
TO FUND PROGRAMS DIRECTLY APPLIED TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Cincinnati, OH$100K2017
Nyc Outward Bound Schools
TO FUND PROGRAMS DIRECTLY APPLIED TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
New York, NY$100K2017
The Trust for Public Land
TO FUND PROGRAMS DIRECTLY APPLIED TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Chicago, IL$100K2017
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
TO FUND PROGRAMS DIRECTLY APPLIED TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
New York, NY$100K2017
Latino Theater Company
TO FUND PROGRAMS DIRECTLY APPLIED TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
Los Angeles, CA$100K2017
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
IN SUPPORT OF EQUITABLE ACCESS TO YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS
Inglewood, CA$100K2023

National Recreation Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2016$1.0M
2017$1.4M
2018$1.8M
2020$1.6M
2022$2.4M
2023$2.0M

How to apply for funding from National Recreation Foundation

National Recreation Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. 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 brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does National Recreation Foundation fund?
National Recreation Foundation's grants focus on sports & recreation. Recent recipients include Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico, Haven for Hope of Bexar County, YMCA of Greater Seattle. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does National Recreation Foundation give in grants?
National Recreation Foundation reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). 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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About this profile. This page is built from National Recreation Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with National Recreation Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.