This organization files Form 990, which has no section for application policy. Its filings cannot say either way.
The latest filing we hold carries no statement about applications. That is not the same as closed: public-charity Form 990s have no field for it, and many foundations leave the section blank.
Grants paid by year
Total assets by year
Where the money went · FY2025
Form 990 splits expenses into program services, management and fundraising. The split is self-reported, and a grantmaker, a research institute and a direct-service nonprofit book the same work differently. A line the return does not carry reads "not available"; it is never counted as zero.
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 990 | $4,421,804 | $671,265 | $663,274 | $16,127,750 | $15,969,565 |
| FY2024 | 990 | $3,386,754 | $679,186 | $668,488 | $11,619,353 | $11,422,610 |
| FY2023 | 990 | $3,326,253 | $4,634,633 | $4,399,418 | $8,938,759 | $8,715,042 |
| FY2022 | 990 | $4,207,316 | $437,749 | $411,435 | $10,023,422 | $10,023,422 |
| FY2021 | 990 | $3,156,274 | $539,158 | $533,188 | $6,253,855 | $6,253,855 |
| FY2020 | 990 | $831,983 | $960,684 | $948,922 | $3,547,965 | $3,547,965 |
Figures are as reported on the e-filed return, with no restatement. Fiscal years are the funder's own tax year, labelled by the calendar year the period ends in. A blank line means the return does not carry that figure; a real zero shows as $0. When an amended return replaces an original, every figure here uses the amended return. The original is not shown. Giving is what the funder actually paid out toward its charitable purpose in the year (qualifying distributions on Form 990-PF, charitable disbursements otherwise). Assets are what it holds; giving is what moves.
Recipient focus areas
Where recipients are
Based on the 47% of grant rows we could match to an organization record. The rest stay as reported. The IRS assigns the NTEE category when it grants exemption. It often reflects the original filing, not today's giving.
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICLIBERTYVILLE, IL | Not available | $2,359,781 | 2023 | |
Recipients are shown as the funder wrote them on the return. A recipient with a link was matched to an organization record; the rest stay as reported and are never guessed.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Cohn | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| Andrea Danks | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| Chris Heier | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Hough | PRESIDENT |
From the officer list on the latest e-filed return. Compensation is as reported there; a blank means the return carries no figure.
| LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICLIBERTYVILLE, IL |
| Not available |
| $1,445,808 |
| 2023 |
| THE LAKE COUNTRY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICTLIBERTYVILLE, IL | THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDED TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL WAYS FOR THE COMMUNITY TO PARTNER IN THE MISSION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT. THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES ARE CHARITABLE, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION SHALL WITHIN THESE PURPOSES RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS, RAISE FUNDS, AND MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT. THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS THAT HELP THE DISTRICT ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION, HELPING TO ACQUIRE AND RESTORE ITS LANDS FOR THE 3.5 MILLION VISITORS IT SERVES. | $898,922 | 2020 |
| LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICLIBERTYVILLE, IL | PROJECTS & PROGRAMS | $663,274 | 2025 |
| LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICLIBERTYVILLE, IL | Not available | $422,322 | 2023 |
| THE LAKE COUNTRY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICTLIBERTYVILLE, IL | THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDED TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL WAYS FOR THE COMMUNITY TO PARTNER IN THE MISSION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT. THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES ARE CHARITABLE, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION SHALL WITHIN THESE PURPOSES RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS, RAISE FUNDS, AND MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT. THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS THAT HELP THE DISTRICT ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION, HELPING TO ACQUIRE AND RESTORE ITS LANDS FOR THE 3.5 MILLION VISITORS IT SERVES. | $385,435 | 2022 |
| LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICLIBERTYVILLE, IL | Not available | $325,613 | 2024 |
| THE LAKE COUNTRY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICTLIBERTYVILLE, IL | THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDED TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL WAYS FOR THE COMMUNITY TO PARTNER IN THE MISSION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT. THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES ARE CHARITABLE, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION SHALL WITHIN THESE PURPOSES RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS, RAISE FUNDS, AND MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT. THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS THAT HELP THE DISTRICT ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION, HELPING TO ACQUIRE AND RESTORE ITS LANDS FOR THE 3.5 MILLION VISITORS IT SERVES. | $281,188 | 2021 |
| LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICLIBERTYVILLE, IL | Not available | $222,875 | 2024 |
| COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY FOUNDATIONGRAYSLAKE, IL | Not available | $96,507 | 2023 |
| FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES | Not available | $95,000 | 2024 |
| FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES | Not available | $75,000 | 2023 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY - WISCONSINARLINGTON, VA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $57,345 | 2021 |
| CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDENGLENCOE, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 | 2021 |
| CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDENGLENCOE, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 | 2020 |
| OPENLANDSCHICAGO, IL | Not available | $25,000 | 2024 |
| CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDENGLENCOE, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 | 2022 |
| 2.00 |
| $0 |
| Karen Hunter | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| James Kirby | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| Alex Kovach | DIRECTOR | 8.00 | $0 |
| Billy Mckinney | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| Jefferson Mcmillan-Wilhoit | SECRETARY | 1.00 | $0 |
| Michael Rummel | TREASURER | 1.00 | $0 |
| Michael Tutty | VICE PRESIDE | 1.00 | $0 |
| Jessica Vealitzek | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| Mary Vincent | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| John Wasik | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| Chad Waynee | VICE PRESIDE | 1.00 | $0 |
| Renee Young | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| Rebekah Snyder | INTERIM EXEC | 20.00 | $0 |
| Erika Stergos | EXECUTIVE DI | 20.00 | $0 |
Nearest by size, location and giving pattern in the database. Geography weighs heavily. Treat it as a starting list, not a ranking of fit.
Form 990 · FY2024 · period ending Dec 31, 2024IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202511969349302601
Form 990 · FY2023 · period ending Dec 31, 2023IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202412409349300406
Form 990 · FY2022 · period ending Dec 31, 2022
Filing id 202322209349301142
Form 990 · FY2021 · period ending Dec 31, 2021
Filing id 202222389349301317
Form 990 · FY2020 · period ending Dec 31, 2020
Filing id 202122409349300502
Form 990 · FY2019 · period ending Dec 31, 2019
Filing id 202021769349300722
Form 990 · FY2018 · period ending Jun 30, 2018
Filing id 201920989349300132
Form 990 · FY2017 · period ending Jun 30, 2017
Filing id 201830249349300908
Form 990 · FY2016 · period ending Jun 30, 2016
Filing id 201740629349300414
IRS filings are the source for every fact on this page. Nothing a model writes is ever a source; it can only point at a row here.