National Recreation Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

National Recreation Foundation Inc is located in Lake Forest, IL. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (N12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Recreation Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, National Recreation Foundation Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, National Recreation Foundation Inc has awarded 893 individual grants totaling $31,082,501. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NATIONAL RECREATION FOUNDATION HOSTED A SERIES OF VIRTUAL CAPACITY-BUILDING WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS FOR GRANTEES IN 2022 ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS, INCLUDING: HOW COACHING CAN BATTLE RACISM, BUILDING RESILIENCE & SUPPORTING HEALING, TOOLS FOR INCREASING YOUR PHILANTHROPIC BOTTOM LINE, GOOD GOVERNANCE, TRAUMA TRAINING FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STAFF & VOLUNTEERS. THE FOUNDATION HOSTED SEVERAL COHORTS OF FACILITATED PEER LEADERSHIP CIRCLES FOR GRANTESS TO SUPPORT NONPROFIT LEADERS DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES. ADDITIONALLY, NRF PROVIDED PROGRAM EVALUATION SUPPORT TO GRANTEES THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS SPECIALIZING IN OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAM EVALUATION. THESE WORKSHOPS, TRAININGS AND COACHING ARE OFFERED AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sophia B Twichell
President & CEO
$229,583
Joseph B Anderson Jr
Trustee/chair (until 11/5/22)
$0
Endicott P Davison Jr
Chair-Elect/chair(as Of 11/5/22)
$0
Peggy Burnet
Trustee/vice Chair (as Of 11/5/22)
$0
R Thayer Tutt Jr
Trustee/treasurer
$0
Darryl L Taylor
Trustee/secretary (until 11/5/22)
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $1,046,250
Interest on Savings $232,553
Dividends & Interest $450,703
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $81,114
Capital Gain Net Income $81,114
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $27,290
Total Revenue $1,837,910

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, National Recreation Foundation Inc has awarded $3,411,068 in support to 136 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE ASPEN INSTITUTEFORUM FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

$15,000

THE ASPEN INSTITUTECENTER FOR NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

$30,000

ATABEY OUTDOORS

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

$40,000

BACKYARD BASECAMP INC

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

$40,000

THE BETHLEHEM CENTERBRIDGE CHATTANOOGA

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

$30,000

BLACK OUTSIDE INC

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

$30,000
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$164,820
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$1,837,910
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$1,351,256
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$2,627,515
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$692,515
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$559,926
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$503,046
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$365,123
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$448,414
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$259,239
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$320,483
Fisher Governor Foundation
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$1,011,838
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$278,032
Gu Shamrock Booster Club Inc
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$272,958
Indianapolis Indians Community Fund Inc
Indianapolis, IN
$325,809
Chickasaw Athletic Booster Club
New Hampton, IA
$0
Glenview Park Foundation Inc
Glenview, IL
$215,188
Mattingly Baseball Charities
Evansville, IN
$174,826
Indianola Community Youth Foundation
Indianola, IA
$139,527
Triangle Foundation Inc
Lexington, KY
$101,629
Joan & Fred Brengel Family Foundation Inc
Milwaukee, WI
$116,650
Clarinda Athletic Booster Club Inc
Clarinda, IA
$261,835
Foley Family Foundation
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$52,199
Central Illinois Girls Hockey Association Inc Nfp
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$214,294

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