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Illinois land conservation groups

There are 47land conservation organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisanland conservation groupsemploy 170 people, earn more than $46 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $218 million.
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Land conservation groups by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
23
$32,169,636
St. Louis, MO
4
$3,436,837
Carbondale
4
$395,831
Champaign
2
$795,833
Bloomington, IL
2
$333,444
Springfield, IL
1
$81,508
Rockford
1
$1,203,374
Peoria
1
$0
Danville
1
$25,236
Showing 9 of 9metros

Job trends for Illinois land conservation groups

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
11
1-10
13
11-25
3
26-100
2
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of land conservation groups in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
15
$250k to $1M
8
$1M to $5M
6
$5M to $25M
3
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of land conservation groups in Illinois

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Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA)

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.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$71.6m
Employees
27
EIN
36-6162709
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Conservation Foundation

The Conservation Foundation preserves and restores natural areas and open space, protect rivers and watersheds, and promote stewardship of our environment.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$10.6m
Employees
44
EIN
23-7221206
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC)

Since 1991, The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has helped protect over 2000 acres of McHenry County's prairies, wetlands and woodlands by working with private landowners, communities and other partners.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
16
EIN
36-3727476
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF)

JDCF works to preserve and enhance the natural wildlife habitat, cultural resources, scenic vistas, and agricultural character of Jo Daviess County, Illinois, and the surrounding area for future generations.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$15.9m
Employees
22
EIN
36-3913497
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Citizens for Conservation (CFC)

Citizens for Conservation (CFC) is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to environmental preservation and restoration of the wider biodiversity that once covered northeast Illinois.
Revenue
$10.7m
Assets
$23.0m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7106675
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves

Lake County's philanthropic partner to restore natural habitats, improve public access, and support education through the Forest Preserve District.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$10.0m
Employees
0
EIN
26-0285660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Great Rivers Land Preservation Association

The Great Rivers Land Preservation Association protects land for conservation purposes through easements and acquisition.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$14.8m
Employees
6
EIN
37-1309728
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Natural Land Institute

The mission of the Natural Land Institute is to create an enduring legacy of natural land in northern Illinois for people, plants, and animals.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$18.8m
Employees
9
EIN
36-2478025
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heartlands Conservancy

"Heartlands Conservancy conserves, connects, and restores natural & cultural resources sustaining south-western IL through land & water preservation.".
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
13
EIN
37-1273869
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Barrington Area Conservation Trust

The mission of Barrington Area Conservation Trust is to preserve their community's rare and exceptional open spaces for current and future generations.
Revenue
$415.2k
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
2
EIN
36-4478511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Parklands Foundation

Parklands Foundation preserves and restores natural lands, acquiring and maintaining recreational facilities for scout troops, school classes, and others.
Revenue
$333.4k
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
6
EIN
37-6075466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grand Prairie Friends

To restore, preserve, and protect natural areas in Illinois by acquiring land containing significant natural communities and to provide stewardship to restore and maintain the native ecosystems in these areas.
Revenue
$664.9k
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
9
EIN
37-1159051
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lake Bluff Open Lands Association (LBOLA)

LBOLA preserves natural areas in Lake Bluff, IL with adult volunteers and paid interns using chainsaws, loppers, herbicides to remove invasive plants.
Revenue
$160.5k
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
4
EIN
36-3111442
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Land Conservation Foundation

The Land Conservation Foundation promotes natural history, conservation, and preservation of diverse ecosystems through scientific and educational activities.
Revenue
$130.9k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
1
EIN
20-0125761
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society For The Preservation Of Natural

International organization preserving natural history collections with newsletter and meetings promoting latest technological and educational materials.
Revenue
$25.6k
Assets
$455.3k
Employees
0
EIN
25-1582202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cook County Community Development Corporation (CCCDC)

CCCDC is a land conservation organization in Phoenix, IL that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-1046789
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Homer Glen Foundation

Homer Glen Foundation is a land conservation organization in Homer Glen, IL that was founded in 2006.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-1095695
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Palatine Park Foundation

The Palatine Park Foundation works to contribute to the health and well-being of the Palatine Park district residents by providing scholarship opportunities to residents with financial limitations, assisting in the funding of projects and events that prov....
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
36-3981230
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Hybernia Nature Preserve

Friends of the Hybernia Nature Preserve is a land conservation organization in Highland Park, IL that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-4086513
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kendall County Conservation Foundation

Kendall County Conservation Foundation is a land conservation organization in Plano, IL that was founded in 2002.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
32-0008703
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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