What Your Donations Do

Your support is critical to preserving Washington’s national parks. Donations have supported everything from the purchase of search and rescue equipment to wildlife studies, trail maintenance, and programs that bring wilderness access to underserved communities.

See the projects we’ve funded over the years.

 

What’s Needed Now

This year, Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks need your help more than ever. Learn about the projects we’re raising funds for now in our Project Portfolio.

Project Portfolio

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Science and Research
Visitors’ Experiences
Volunteerism and Stewardship
Embracing Inclusion

NATIONAL PARK

 Mount Rainier
National Park
 Olympic
National Park
 North Cascades
National Park

Supporting Mount Rainier's Volunteers

location: Mount Rainier NP

Funds Needed: $180,000

Mount Rainier’s volunteer program is a powerful force for providing vital project support and creating passionate advocates for the park’s mission. Each year...

Enhancing North Cascades' Visitor Experience

location: North Cascades NP

Funds Needed: $175,000

Philanthropic investment in the visitor experience at North Cascades National Park goes beyond providing recreational amenities; it lays the foundation for a lifelong...

Expanding Access in Olympic

location: Olympic NP

Funds Needed: $157,000

The future of our parks depends upon creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to experience, connect with, and ultimately treasure Washington’s wildest...

Advancing Science and Research in Mount Rainier

location: Mount Rainier NP

Funds Needed: $147,000

Promoting scientific exploration and research in Mount Rainier National Park goes beyond mere conservation efforts; it's a commitment to advancing our understanding of...

Expanding Access in North Cascades

location: North Cascades NP

Funds Needed: $47,000

Unlocking the wonders of North Cascades National Park isn't just about exploring nature; it's about breaking down barriers and ensuring that everyone, regardless...

Enhancing Olympic’s Visitor Experience

location: Olympic NP

Funds Needed: $157,000

Investments in enhancing the visitor experience at Olympic National Park are a commitment to helping build the groundwork for a lifelong commitment to...

Expanding Access in Mount Rainier

location: Mount Rainier NP

Funds Needed: $54,000

Philanthropy plays a crucial role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within Mount Rainier National Park, ensuring that the park's natural wonders...

Supporting Olympic’s Volunteers

location: Olympic NP

Funds Needed: $69,000

Philanthropic support plays a pivotal role in sustaining Olympic National Park's volunteer programs, ensuring the parks continued success in conservation, education, and community...

Interested in funding a project?

Get in touch:

Andrea Christensen
Director of Donor Engagement
(206) 623-2063
fund@wnpf.org

Special thanks to the National Park Service, who provided many of these project photos. Our cover photo features NPS staff conducting aquatic surveys in Mount Rainier National Park, captured by Mitch Pittman, and the photo below features peaks in the Olympics, taken by Nate Brown. 📷

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