Trust for the National Mall
Restoring, Preserving, and Enriching the National MALL
WATCH THE VIDEO to learn about our work and mission with the National Park Service on America’s Front Yard, and the Our Monumental Moment campaign
OUR MISSION
As the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan philanthropic partner of the National Park Service, the Trust for the National Mall is dedicated to restoring, enriching and preserving the National Mall. The Trust brings private funding, project expertise and in-kind support to help elevate the National Mall and its historic purpose, especially significant as we approach America’s 250th in 2026. The Trust leads capital restoration projects, mobilizes volunteer operations and provides innovative educational experiences to ensure the National Mall, with 36 million visits each year, endures and inspires now and for future generations.
The Trust is also the philanthropic partner of The White House grounds and President’s Park, adjacent to the National Mall — providing volunteers for the White House Garden Tours and supporting capital improvements for the White House grounds.
OUR GOALS
The Trust for the National Mall is committed to preserving the National Mall as a symbol of our nation’s ideals and civic purpose. The Trust is leading marquee restoration projects and building innovative programs and content to help visitors connect to history on the National Mall.
The partnership between the Trust for the National Mall and the National Park Service represents public-private partnership at its best and is responsible for bringing the National Mall and its history to life.
OUR APPROACH
Restoration and Preservation – The Trust brings its own expertise as well as access to notable architects, engineers, landscape designers and contractors to help expedite select priority projects of the National Park Service divisions overseeing the care and maintenance of the National Mall and the White House. We design and deliver modern and resilient solutions, protect the parks’ natural resources, upgrade visitor amenities. By mobilizing private support, including in-kind donations, we are able to deliver state-of-the-art results in design and construction management for these treasured American spaces.
Public Awareness & Education – The Trust’s educational programming for visitors, including the National Mall Gateway, is dedicated to inspiring visitors to connect to history, patriotism and the historic purpose and significance of the National Mall. The Trust also works to educate the public and stakeholders to bring attention to the needs of the National Mall and the need for public and private support to preserve, restore and enrich this iconic landscape. The Trust convenes thought leaders, key stakeholders and government officials to build critical support to help propel National Park Service priority initiatives on the National Mall.
Volunteer and Community Engagement - The Trust organizes year around opportunities for individuals, organizations and companies to participate in service projects and other volunteer opportunities to support our partners at the National Park Service. Two current programs include Volunteers in Parks (VIP Program) and Mall Hands On Deck Days of Service for corporations or organizations. The Trust supports these popular programs in collaboration with NPS for the VIP Program — providing recruitment services, trainings, volunteer management, development of materials and support for supplies.
why the trust
The Trust for the National Mall is the only nonprofit philanthropic organization dedicated to preserving and elevating the entirety of the National Mall and the White House gardens and grounds. With 36 million annual visits, the National Mall is one of the most visited parks in the world. In partnership with the National Park Service, the Trust has invested more than $113 million in private support to date and helped advocate for additional federal funds for important restoration and maintenance projects, including the Great American Outdoors Act.
Over $1 billion is needed to support the National Mall, the Trust has embarked on an unprecedented partnership with the National Park Service to raise the funding and awareness. Inspired by the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and founding of our great nation, the Trust and the National Park Service are leading projects programs and once in a lifetime events. Learn about America’s 250th on the National Mall.
Help us deliver on our patriotic mission. Every dollar makes a difference. Support the National Mall today!
