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EIN 26-0285660

Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Libertyville
State
Illinois
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
Description
Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves extends and accelerates the mission of the Lake County Forest Preserve District through private philanthropy. Grants are provided to restore Forest Preserves to their natural state, improve public access and enjoyment, and support new exhibitions and programs at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum, Ryerson Woods Welcome Center, among others.
Total revenues
$3,326,253
2023
Total expenses
$4,634,633
2023
Total assets
$8,938,759
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves

Among other initiatives, grants to the district help restore Forest Preserves to their natural state; improve public access to and enjoyment of Preserves; support new exhibitions and programs at the bess bower dunn museum, ryerson woods welcome center, and independence grove; cataloging and care of the Lake County history archives; and provide free or significantly reduce-cost education programs throughout Lake County, such as the science explorers in nature programs for youth from low-income communities.

Grants made by Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves

GranteeAmount
College of Lake County Foundation$96,507
Friends of the Forest Preserves$75,000

Who funds Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Red Bird Hollow FoundationCharitable$500,000
The Chicago Community TrustSupport for Preservation Campaign, General Operating Support$150,500
Wildlife Conservation SocietyConservation$148,000
...and 20 more grants received totalling $1,054,524

Personnel at Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves

NameTitleCompensation
Alex Ty KovachExecutive Director
Rebekah SnyderDirector of Community Engagement and Partnerships$0
Katherine O'RourkeResource Development Manager
Nels LeutwilerPresident$0
Elizabeth HoughVice President$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,843,672
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$482,491
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$90
Total revenues$3,326,253

Form 990s for Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-27990View PDF
2022-122023-08-08990View PDF
2021-122022-08-26990View PDF
2020-122021-08-28990View PDF
2019-122020-10-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves

OrganizationLocationRevenue
New Jersey Conservation FoundationFar Hills, NJ$6,092,245
Heart of the Rockies InitiativeMissoula, MT$1,286,544
Franklin Land TrustShelburne Falls, MA$1,632,048
Willistown Conservation TrustNewtown Square, PA$7,912,006
Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF)Anchorage, AK$4,208,390
Col FoundationLakewood, CO$1,686,168
Yakima Greenway FoundationYakima, WA$1,154,270
Wild Montana (MWA)Helena, MT$3,208,891
Endangered Habitats Conservancy (EHC)San Diego, CA$1,096,689
Tenngreen Land ConservancyNashville, TN$1,906,402
Data update history
November 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
October 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $150,500 from The Chicago Community Trust
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1899 W Winchester Rd
Libertyville, IL 60048
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Lake County, IL
Website URL
lcfpd.org/preservation-foundation/ 
Phone
(847) 968-3110
IRS details
EIN
26-0285660
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
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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