EIN 86-0107049

Western National Parks Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
181
City
State
Year formed
1938
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Western National Parks Association advances education, interpretation, research, and community engagement in national parks. Since 1938, Wnpa has partnered with the National Park Service to ensure national parks are increasingly valued by all. Through cooperating agreements with National Park Service units and membership in the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Wnpa provides a variety of services in the 12 states with affiliated parks. These include visitor program services and more.
Total revenues
$13,179,943
2022
Total expenses
$10,453,409
2022
Total assets
$19,466,058
2022
Num. employees
181
2022

Program areas at Western National Parks Association

Visitor program services: through cooperating agreements with National park service units and membership in the desert southwest cooperative ecosystem studies unit, wnpa provides a variety of services in the 12 states with affiliated Parks. These include project management, program facilitation, product development, printed materials and publications, exhibit design and fabrication, and other interpretive activities.

Grants made by Western National Parks Association

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Youth Outdoor Experience Ironwood Tree ExperienceScientific, Ecological and Cultural Research$7,500
Erell InstituteScientific, Ecological and Cultural Research$7,220

Who funds Western National Parks Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Park Foundation (NPF)Connect$45,000
National Park Foundation (NPF)Connect$45,000
Armstrong Mcdonald FoundationInspiring the Next Generation of Park Stewards$39,989
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Western National Parks Association

NameTitleCompensation
Marie BuckPresident and Chief Executive Officer$0
Dillon M NakataChief Operating Officer$125,760
Christine HorvathChief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Operations$147,834
Lauren MooneyChief Revenue and Partnership Officer$129,302
Randy NeitzelDirector of Human Resources
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Western National Parks Association

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$238,492
Program services$168,732
Investment income and dividends$22,121
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$5,094
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$12,579,921
Miscellaneous revenues$165,584
Total revenues$13,179,943

Form 990s for Western National Parks Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-092023-07-13990View PDF
2021-092022-03-21990View PDF
2020-092021-04-14990View PDF
2019-092020-08-11990View PDF
2018-092019-10-16990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Western National Parks Association

OrganizationLocationRevenue
National Park TrustRockville, MD$4,513,920
Pittsburgh Parks ConservancyPittsburgh, PA$4,491,050
Friends of Hudson River ParkNew York, NY$5,224,563
Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy (BOPC)Buffalo, NY$6,415,508
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy (SFPC)Memphis, TN$6,186,773
San Francisco Parks AllianceSan Francisco, CA$11,584,413
Westchester Parks FoundationMount Kisco, NY$3,731,239
The Green Mountain ClubWaterbury Center, VT$4,420,217
Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA)Cross Plains, WI$5,491,175
Tahoe Rim Trail AssociationStateline, NV$3,314,264
Data update history
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from National Park Foundation (NPF)
August 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from National Park Foundation (NPF)
July 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 15, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Shopneck Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersSocial advocacy organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
National levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
12880 N Vistoso Village Dr
Tucson, AZ 85755
Metro area
Tucson, AZ
County
Pima County, AZ
Website URL
wnpa.org/ 
Phone
(520) 622-1999
Facebook page
Western.National.Parks.Association 
IRS details
EIN
86-0107049
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1938
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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