National Recreation & Park Association
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
National Recreation & Park Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ashburn, Virginia, registered in 1933, with $24,296,620 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
22377 Belmont Ridge Rd, Ashburn, VA, 20148 EIN 13-5563001 Since 1933
Revenue (FY2024)
$24.3M
▼ 1.8% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$23.1M
Net assets
$19.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for National Recreation & Park Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For National Recreation & Park Association: 10 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for National Recreation & Park Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For National Recreation & Park Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 22377 Belmont Ridge Rd, Ashburn, VA, 20148
- City
- Ashburn
- State
- Virginia
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $13.5M (FY2013) to $24.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8.8MNet assets $19.1M
Operating margin
4.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$27.8M
Total liabilities
$8.8M
Net assets
$19.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,296,620▼1.8% | $23,142,963▲5.5% | $19,052,072▼0.8% | $27,806,818▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $24,736,989▲18.7% | $21,943,369▲10.1% | $19,214,495▲13.1% | $26,857,425▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $20,842,167▲27.3% | $19,928,136▲4.2% | $16,985,555▲1.2% | $24,572,227▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $16,369,699▼23.1% | $19,132,764▲19.3% | $16,778,243▼22.2% | $23,732,321▼19.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $21,294,082▲6.0% | $16,030,966▼9.4% | $21,567,488▲29.9% | $29,470,291▲35.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $20,081,113▼10.3% | $17,695,908▼7.6% | $16,598,956▲18.1% | $21,753,457▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $22,383,064▲20.5% | $19,155,177▲4.8% | $14,060,900▲42.0% | $20,930,732▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $18,570,291▲10.3% | $18,274,088▲6.6% | $9,899,087▲4.7% | $17,742,582▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $16,841,653▼4.7% | $17,143,506▲8.8% | $9,456,229▲1.5% | $15,893,451▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $17,667,729▲2.2% | $15,759,525▲5.7% | $9,318,988▲15.3% | $16,794,325▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $17,289,064▲28.1% | $14,914,031▲13.7% | $8,081,037▲29.1% | $14,542,741▲36.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $13,496,937 | $13,118,153▲13.2% | $6,261,733▲0.5% | $10,672,816▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $11,586,281▼17.0% | $6,232,979▲15.5% | $11,068,066▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $13,952,473▲8.1% | $5,396,654▼15.7% | $11,423,257▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $12,901,124 | $6,398,076 | $12,447,077 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.4M total
19 grants to National Recreation & Park Association totaling $2.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $225,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $149,858 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $149,858 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2021 | $100,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2021 | $100,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $60,035 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $60,035 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2021 | $5,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $300,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | General assistance | 2020 | $200,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Childhood hunger programs | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Special Olympics Inc | Program assistance | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $538,080 |
| Share Our Strength | Childhood hunger programs | 2019 | $100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is National Recreation & Park Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. National Recreation & Park Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-5563001, based in Ashburn, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is National Recreation & Park Association's EIN?
- National Recreation & Park Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-5563001.
- How much revenue does National Recreation & Park Association report?
- National Recreation & Park Association reported $24,296,620 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does National Recreation & Park Association have?
- CharityIndex grades National Recreation & Park Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for National Recreation & Park Association (EIN 13-5563001) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.