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EIN 45-4866050

Chicago Parks Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
Description
The Chicago Parks Foundation partners with the Chicago Park District to enhance parks, promote community stewardship, and raise funds for park projects citywide.
Total revenues
$4,315,548
2023
Total expenses
$4,341,039
2023
Total assets
$10,010,253
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Chicago Parks Foundation

CPD Youth, Sports, Health and Recreation Programs
Park Enhancement
Advisory Councils and Fiscal Partners
Community Organization

Who funds Chicago Parks Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Kovler Family FoundationGeneral Welfare-To Aid in Achieving the Exempt Purpose of the Various Donee Organizations.donated 10,000 SHS of Ross Stores, Inc(rost)stock @ Average Price of $117.62 Per Share on 12/06/2022cash Amount $323,800.00$1,500,000
Ishbia Family FoundationTo Further Program Services$232,836
Pritzker Pucker Family FoundationGeneral Operating Support$100,000
...and 31 more grants received totalling $2,374,024

Personnel at Chicago Parks Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Willa Iglitzen LangExecutive Director
Michaele StrauchDirector of Communications and Engagement
Anne Gemmill BlackSenior Director of Special Events and Partnerships
Sonia HorvathDirector of Special Events and Partnerships
Emily BeachCommunity Programs Manager
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Chicago Parks Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,565,348
Program services$4,350
Investment income and dividends$305,839
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$439,920
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$91
Total revenues$4,315,548

Form 990s for Chicago Parks Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-30990View PDF
2022-122023-10-30990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-09-18990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

Organizations like Chicago Parks Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
San Diego Parks FoundationSan Diego, CA$1,425,033
Parks and PeopleBaltimore, MD$7,526,129
Crystal Cove Conservancy (CCA)Newport Coast, CA$14,102,544
Unlimited PlaySt Charles, MO$2,121,236
Lincoln Parks FoundationLincoln, NE$1,658,302
Seattle Parks FoundationSeattle, WA$4,102,059
Sonoma County Regional Parks FoundationSanta Rosa, CA$1,268,587
The Parks Alliance of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN$1,351,256
Parks Alliance of LouisvilleLouisville, KY$5,500,257
The Village Green of CashiersCashiers, NC$1,860,219
Data update history
November 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 30, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $49,927 from The Chicago Community Trust
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersSocial advocacy organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 14147
Chicago, IL 60614
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
chicagoparksfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(312) 742-5105
Facebook page
ChicagoParksFoundation 
Twitter profile
@chiparksfdn 
IRS details
EIN
45-4866050
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N32: Parks and Playgrounds
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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