African Parks Foundation of America
WASHINGTON, DC · Recreation & Sports
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). African Parks Foundation of America has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
THE AFRICAN PARKS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA SEEKS TO HELP CONSERVE AFRICA'S NATIONAL PARKS FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. IT DOES SO BY SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT OF THESE GLOBALLY SIGNIFICANT AREAS, INCLUDING ENHANCING THE LIVES OF LOCAL PEOPLE. ITS SUPPORT PRIMARILY TAKES THE FORM OF FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SOLICITED FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES IN THE U.S., INCLUDING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, UNIVERSITIES, ZOOS, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHERS. MORE BROADLY, IT ALSO AIMS TO EDUCATE U.S. AUDIENCES ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVING AFRICAN WILDLIFE AND THE HABITATS WITHIN WHICH THEY LIVE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds African Parks Foundation of America
$126.9M in foundation grants on record from 62 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Walton Foundation | $58.3M | 8 |
| Wyss Foundation | $32.9M | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $8.2M | 4 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $6M | 2 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $3.1M | 4 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $2.2M | 2 |
| Dhanam Foundation | $2.1M | 2 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $2M | 2 |
| Head & Heart Foundation Tr 12319 | $1.8M | 4 |
| T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving | $1.7M | 4 |
Leadership
JOANNA DA VEIGA — DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ADMIN. (Principal officer)
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