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General Questions about the Foundation:

• What is the mission of the Yellowstone Park Foundation?
• Why does Yellowstone need a foundation?  Isn’t it funded by the government?
• Yellowstone looked fine to me on my last visit.  Why does it need my help?
• There are other nonprofit organizations that work on issues or programs related to Yellowstone.  How is the Yellowstone Park Foundation unique?

Questions about Funding and Finances:

• How much of my donation is actually spent on protecting, preserving, and enhancing Yellowstone? 
• Is the Yellowstone Park Foundation part of the National Park Service?

Questions about Park Projects:

• How does the Foundation choose which projects to fund?
• Who staffs the projects that the Foundation funds?
• I have a great idea for a project in Yellowstone… will YPF fund it?

Questions about Park Issues:

• What was the Yellowstone Park Foundation’s role in the restoration of wolves to Yellowstone?
• Does the Yellowstone Park Foundation support the ban of snowmobiles in the Park?
• What is the Yellowstone Park Foundation’s position on bison management in Yellowstone? 

Questions about Helping Yellowstone:

• How can I help care for Yellowstone?
• Can I volunteer to work on projects in Yellowstone?
• How can I make a donation to the Yellowstone Park Foundation?
• How are you affiliated with Yellowstone National Park?  Can I give directly to Yellowstone? 
• What benefits will I receive as a donor to the Yellowstone Park Foundation?