Kampgrounds Of America Foundation
The KOA (Kampgrounds of America) Foundation is KOA, Inc.’s official charitable arm supporting access to the outdoors, conservation, and local community organizations. It is funded by a portion of KOA, Inc.’s profits and provides funding via a stated inquiry/application form; contact email listed as [email protected]. The foundation page is hosted on KOA’s main site and matches the EIN 88-3291811 in public nonprofit records.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A tax‑exempt organization whose work aligns with outdoor access, conservation, youth outdoor programs or local community support, particularly organizations connected to KOA’s local presence or the 'Get Out There' program.
Good Fit
- • Programmatic fit with outdoor access, conservation, youth nature programs or KOA’s 'Get Out There' initiative
- • Local presence or strong ties in Montana (foundation state) or demonstrated partnership potential with KOA
- • Sponsorship-style or event funding requests (community events, program supplies) rather than unrestricted operating grants
- • Being known to KOA staff or partners such that preselection is plausible
Geography
Observed giving is limited to two states in the latest year, with a clear Montana focus (58% of dollars) and the remainder concentrated in New York, indicating a state/regional footprint rather than national reach.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation funded 21 distinct organizations (26 grants), which represents a relatively broad set of independent recipients for a small private foundation despite dollar concentration among the top five.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows the fund only supports preselected applicants despite having an inquiry form; this explicit preselection policy and the foundation's stated process make it unlikely that an unfamiliar applicant can reliably enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
