Also known as: Recreation Foundation · National Recreation Foundation Incorporated
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 136172514) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, National Recreation Foundation reported 89 grants totaling $2,657,145 to 89 organizations across 31 states and territories, most often for youth & family. Its largest reported grant was $116,950 to Muddy Sneakers.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Muddy Sneakers | BREVARD, NC | $116,950 |
| Grand Canyon Youth | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | $105,000 |
| Beyond the Ball | CHICAGO, IL | $100,000 |
| Detroit Horse Power | DETROIT, MI | $100,000 |
| Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge | OAK PARK, IL | $100,000 |
| The Aspen Instituteforum for Community Solutions | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 |
| Gardeneers | CHICAGO, IL | $90,000 |
| Detroit Hives Inc | DETROIT, MI | $88,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater LOS Angeles | INGLEWOOD, CA | $80,000 |
| Backyard Basecamp Inc | BALTIMORE, MD | $50,000 |
| Working Bikes | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Sailmaine Inc | PORTLAND, ME | $49,195 |
| Walter Anderson Museum of Art | OCEAN SPRINGS, MS | $40,000 |
| Ironwood Tree Experience | TUCSON, AZ | $35,000 |
| Brothers on the Rise | OAKLAND, CA | $30,000 |
| Camping and Education Foundation | CINCINNATI, OH | $30,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | LONG BEACH, CA | $30,000 |
| Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute | WASHINGTON, DC | $30,000 |
| Cheyenne River Youth Project | EAGLE BUTTE, SD | $30,000 |
| Chicago Voyagers | PALATINE, IL | $30,000 |
| Chill Foundation | BURLINGTON, VT | $30,000 |
| Community Movement Builders (fiscal Sponsor for Earthseed Farm) | ATLANTA, GA | $30,000 |
| Connecticut Institute for Communities | DANBURY, CT | $30,000 |
| Cultivate Collective | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 |
| Cultureseed | WHITE SALMON, WA | $30,000 |
| Early Connections Learning Center | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $30,000 |
| Explore Austin | AUSTIN, TX | $30,000 |
| GTG Outdoors | WACO, TX | $30,000 |
| Heritage Conservancy | DOYLESTOWN, PA | $30,000 |
| Laru Beya Collective Inc | ARVERNE, NY | $30,000 |
| Outdoor Outreach | SAN DIEGO, CA | $30,000 |
| Red Tail Scholarship Foundation | PIKE DRIVE, AL | $30,000 |
| River Newe | POCATELLO, ID | $30,000 |
| Shape Community Center | HOUSTON, TX | $30,000 |
| Shred Foundation | TROY, NY | $30,000 |
| The Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project | LAS CRUCES, NM | $30,000 |
| The Watersmith Guild | CHESWICK, PA | $30,000 |
| Washtenaw Promise Inc | CHELSEA, MI | $30,000 |
| Wellfit Girls | NAPLES, FL | $30,000 |
| West Atlanta Watershed Alliance | ATLANTA, GA | $30,000 |
| West Point Association of Graduates | WEST POINT, NY | $30,000 |
| Wild Earth Wilderness School | HIGH FALLS, NY | $30,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $30,000 |
| Youth Enrichment Services | BOSTON, MA | $30,000 |
| Youthseen | BROOMFIELD, CO | $30,000 |
| Kids in Focus | PHOENIX, AZ | $25,000 |
| Silver Spur Therapeutic Riding Center | CAVE CREEK, AZ | $25,000 |
| Catamount Institute | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $21,000 |
| Conservation Legacy | DURANGO, CO | $20,000 |
| Duke University Marine LAB | BEAUFORT, NC | $20,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid), and the return header (legal name and address). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
