EIN 36-6162709

Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
27
Year formed
1967
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
Description
LFOLA is an independently funded conservation and educational organization devoted to the acquisition and stewardship of our natural landscapes, and to ensuring all generations have a meaningful, lasting connection to nature and our land.
Total revenues
$9,472,290
2023
Total expenses
$2,134,252
2023
Total assets
$71,607,417
2023
Num. employees
27
2023

Program areas at LFOLA

Preservation and maintenance of Open Lands for scientific and educational purposes - public has access to the land
Provide naturalist - led environmental education to school children and special workshops for children, adults and families.

Who funds Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Jean Whyte Mohr and Frank T Mohr Charitable TrustUnrestricted$364,835
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$290,120
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support. Support of the Center for Conservation Leadership. Support of the Legacy Campaign, Legacy Campaign.$160,500
...and 64 more grants received totalling $1,600,889

Personnel at LFOLA

NameTitleCompensation
Ryan G. LondonChief Executive Officer$111,393
Susan LenzSenior Vice President of Community Conservation Business
Paula ClairVice President - Development / Vice President and Director of Development Business$115,659
Paula Clair-GouldVice President and Director of Development Business
Holly MeeksDirector of Marketing and Communication Business
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for LFOLA

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,162,883
Program services$83,296
Investment income and dividends$294,257
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$900
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$127,018
Net income from fundraising events$-196,064
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$9,472,290

Form 990s for LFOLA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032023-12-18990View PDF
2023-032023-11-15990View PDF
2022-032022-11-02990View PDF
2021-032021-11-22990View PDF
2020-032021-04-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like LFOLA

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Natural LandsMedia, PA$25,509,870
New Jersey Conservation FoundationFar Hills, NJ$8,552,772
Lowcountry Land Trust (LOLT)Charleston, SC$7,219,594
Hawai'i Land TrustHonolulu, HI$5,193,745
Skagit Land TrustMount Vernon, WA$4,359,997
The West Virginia Land TrustCharleston, WV$2,968,364
Placer Land TrustAuburn, CA$4,426,680
Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT)Bozeman, MT$3,937,748
Mohonk PreserveGardiner, NY$5,366,042
The Conservation FoundationNaperville, IL$5,731,541
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Red Bird Hollow Foundation
April 23, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
April 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
350 N Waukegan Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Lake County, IL
Website URL
lfola.org/ 
Phone
(847) 234-3880
Facebook page
lake-forest-open-lands-association 
IRS details
EIN
36-6162709
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1967
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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