Enhancing parks, public spaces, and programs for all generations and all neighborhoods by raising funds and awareness for Greensboro Parks and Recreation through events, outreach, fiscal partnerships and collaborative projects.
Greensboro Parks Foundation’s recent grantmaking is defined by a single citywide investment: $158,597 to the City of Greensboro for materials, design, and upkeep of city parks. That award fits a broader pattern of supporting the built and maintained side of public space rather than individual giving. The foundation’s work centers on parks and recreation projects, including park enhancement, capital projects, playgrounds, trails and greenways, and inclusive play. It also supports youth programs and summer camp scholarships, showing that access to park programming sits alongside physical improvements. The foundation describes its role as raising funds and awareness for Greensboro Parks and Recreation through events, outreach, fiscal partnerships, and collaborative projects. In practice, that includes community-driven projects with neighborhood and trail partners, sponsorship opportunities tied to park amenities, and event-based fundraising such as the Greensboro Parks Foundation Open golf tournament. The grantmaking model is closely tied to place-based stewardship: public green space, recreation facilities, and neighborhood-level park improvements are all part of the portfolio.
A major theme in the foundation’s giving is park infrastructure and upkeep. The largest recent grant, $158,597 to the City of Greensboro, was directed to materials, design, and upkeep of city parks, matching the foundation’s emphasis on capital and maintenance support. Youth access is another clear line of work. Through the Send a Kid to Camp scholarship program, Greensboro Parks Foundation supports summer camp participation for children ages roughly 5 to 12, helping reduce barriers to Greensboro Parks & Recreation programming. They also fund community-centered park projects. The Community Impact Partner / Project Fund is built around neighborhood, trail, facility, and public green space work, including public art, landscaping, and accessible recreation in partnership with local groups. Corporate partnerships and event fundraising round out the portfolio, with support tied to renovations, scholarships, and program needs.
The only recent grant listed is $158,597, so the observed grant size distribution is concentrated at that level. That fits a foundation whose public profile emphasizes capital, infrastructure, and operations-and-maintenance support rather than broad high-volume grantmaking. The available data shows one recipient in the latest filing cycle and one grant to a municipal grantee. The foundation also operates through sponsorships, event fundraising, and community partnerships, which points to a mixed funding model that combines donor support with collaborative project work. Unsolicited submissions are accepted through at least some active programs, including the Community Impact Partner / Project Fund, Bench Sponsorship, Corporate Partnerships / Event Fundraising, and Send a Kid to Camp.
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The reported grant landed in Greensboro, North Carolina, with the City of Greensboro as recipient. Program geography is also centered on Greensboro parks and public green spaces, including city parks, neighborhood projects, trails, and recreation facilities. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the available data, with 1 grant and 100% of grants going to U.S. recipients. The source materials point to a locally focused grantmaker rather than a multi-state or international funder.
Its stated focus includes parks and recreation, park enhancement and capital projects, playgrounds and inclusive play, trails and greenways, youth programs and summer camp scholarships, volunteer and community engagement, and environmental stewardship. Active programs also mention park amenities, public art and landscaping, and accessible recreation.
Yes. The active programs listed for the foundation include Community Impact Partner / Project Fund, Bench Sponsorship, Corporate Partnerships / Event Fundraising, and Send a Kid to Camp, and each is marked as accepting unsolicited participation or support.
The latest filing shows one grant at $158,597. With only that recent grant listed, the observed distribution is centered on a single award rather than a broad range of small grants.
The recent grants table lists the City of Greensboro as the recipient of a $158,597 award for materials, design, and upkeep of city parks.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Greensboro Parks Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants must be a neighborhood association, volunteer-led community group, or nonprofit aligned with the mission. Projects must be located on City of Greensboro park, recreation, or open space property. Community Impact Partners must lead their own fundraising efforts and be prepared to collaborate with Greensboro Parks Foundation and City staff.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF GREENSBORO | GREENSBORO, NC | $158,597 | 2025 | MATERIALS, DESIGN, AND UPKEEP OF CITY OF GREENSBORO PARKS |
CITY OF GREENSBORO
$158,597MATERIALS, DESIGN, AND UPKEEP OF CITY OF GREENSBORO PARKS
