The Urbana Parks Foundation (UPF) is the private fund-raising arm for the Urbana Park District (UPD). Established in 2007 the mission of the Foundation is to support the parks, facilities, programs and open spaces of the Urbana Park District and other agencies sharing the same or similar mission.

Creation of the Foundation in close partnership with the Park District expands opportunities to tap new sources of support not previously available, provides more focused attention on private and corporate support, and improves flexibility in resource management. The Foundation is a not-for-profit philanthropic organization and is recognized as a charitable organization under Section 501(C)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.