Lincoln Park Conservancy
- Assets
- $6.0m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $4.0m
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 11/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-3320423
Organization Overview
Lincoln Park Conservancy is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lincoln Park Conservancy employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lincoln Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Lincoln Park Conservancy generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 23.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE CHICAGO'S LINCOLN PARK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EEDUCATION/VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS - 1) NORTH POND GARDENERS/LINCOLN PARK TREE CARE CORPS/CORPORATE WORKDAY PROGRAM:TRAIN AND MANAGE CORPS OF 1500 VOLUNTEERS TO PLANT WILDFLOWERS, SEED, IDENTIFY AND REMOVE INVASIVE SPECIES, PRUNE AND MULCH TREES/SHRUBS, MAINTAIN NATIVE PLANTS IN URBAN PRAIRIES, WOODLANDS AND WETLANDS, AND EDUCATE THEM ON THE IMPORTANCE OF NATIVE PLANTS AND ANIMALS TO OUR ENVIRONMENT AND REGIONAL HISTORY. VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 2,500 SERVICE HOURS TO THE PROGRAM IN 2021, ADDED OVER 1,000 NATIVE PLANTS & TREES, AND MULCHED 500 PARK TREES. 2) LINCOLN PARK DOCENTS: IN 2021, WE WELCOMED OUR DOCENTS BACK WITH REVISED COVID POLICIES, WITH OVER 50 DOCENTS INTERACTING WITH OVER 50,000 CONSERVATORY AND LILY POOL VISITORS.
MAINTENANCE OF DONOR-RESTORED PARK SITES - STAFF RESTORED AND MAINTAINED THE ALFRED CALDWELL LILY POOL, NORTH POND NATURE SANCTUARY, AND OTHER PREVIOUS PROJECTS IN LINCOLN PARK.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING - CONTINUED TO DEVELOP THE NORTH POND MASTER PLAN FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF THE NORTH POND NATURE SANCTUARY (15 ACRES) AND IMPROVEMENT OF 36 ACRES OF PUBLIC PARK LAND SURROUNDING IT.
BIO-DIVERSITY PROGRAM - TRAIN AND MANAGE CITIZEN-SCIENCE VOLUNTEERS TO MONITOR FROG SPECIES AT THE NORTH POND NATURE SANCTUARY AND THROUGHOUT THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT SYSTEM. 25 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 100 HOURS IN 2019.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Doug Widener Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $124,479 |
Melinda Munson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Margee Elias Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Scalera Findlay Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurence Leive Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Julie Jahn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $482 |
| Fundraising events | $128,913 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $63,964 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,185,840 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $25,386 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,379,199 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $42,301 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $37,851 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,999 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,455,879 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $137,062 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,783 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $206,125 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $807 |
| Other employee benefits | $35,352 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,084 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,685 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $557,609 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $30,091 |
| Information technology | $7,350 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,820 |
| Travel | $137 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $736 |
| Interest | $4,670 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,192 |
| Insurance | $23,363 |
| All other expenses | $6,110 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,186,013 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $942,982 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $581,989 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $208,992 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,468 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,342 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $229,648 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,985,713 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,970,134 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $100,064 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $115,823 |
| Other liabilities | $8,136 |
| Total liabilities | $224,023 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $349,625 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,396,486 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,970,134 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 33 grants that Lincoln Park Conservancy has recieved totaling $3,552,763.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Zell Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000,000 |
Zell Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $750,000 |
Fulk Family Foundation Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PARK IMPROVEMENTS | $350,000 |
The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
David C & Sarajean Ruttenberg Arts Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION | $100,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $36,650 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Colorado Park 277 Corporation Chicago, IL | $265,380,571 | $11,072,050 |
Lake Park Associates Inc Chicago, IL | $84,892,237 | $7,736,352 |
21st Century Parks Inc Louisville, KY | $96,568,908 | $4,921,884 |
Champaign Parks Foundation Champaign, IL | $976,964 | $284,130 |
Gateway Arch Park Foundation St Louis, MO | $74,261,617 | $7,108,944 |
Grindstone Butte Mutual Canal Company Champaign, IL | $200 | $2,974,907 |
Illinois Association Of Park Districts Springfield, IL | $10,419,752 | $4,309,641 |
Millennium Park Foundation Chicago, IL | $52,901,717 | $12,169,207 |
Prospect Meadows Inc Marion, IA | $13,712,909 | $1,593,506 |
Friends Of@sauk Prairie Parks And Recreation Inc Sauk City, WI | $5,893,890 | $2,059,173 |
Little Village Environmental Justice Organization Chicago, IL | $4,634,641 | $3,681,003 |
Ice Age Trail Alliance Cross Plains, WI | $12,975,124 | $3,561,895 |