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 12/2023, Lincoln Park Conservancy employed 16 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 12/2023, Lincoln Park Conservancy generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
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
EDUCATION/VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS - 1) NORTH POND GARDENERS/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 ALSO PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL PARK CLEAN-UP DAYS INCLUDING LARGE GROUPS ON EARTH DAY AND PUBLIC LANDS DAY. VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 2,200 SERVICE HOURS TO THE PROGRAM IN 2023 AND ADDED OVER 750 NATIVE PLANTS & TREES. 2) LINCOLN PARK DOCENTS: IN 2023 WE HAD 85 ACTIVE DOCENTS THAT INTERACTED WITH OVER 30,000 VISITORS. THEY ALSO CONDUCTED 35 FORMAL GROUP TOURS AND 11 WILDFLOWER WALKS AROUND NORTH POND.
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 AND FINISHED MAJOR WORK FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF THE NORTH POND NATURE SANCTUARY (15 ACRES) AND IMPROVEMENT OF 36 ACRES OF PUBLIC PARK LAND SURROUNDING IT. BEGAN PROCESS OF PLANNING FOR THE LINCOLN MONUMENT AND FLORAL GARDENS AS WELL AS THE RESTORATION OF THE HISTORIC PAVILION AT THE ALFRED CALDWELL LILY POOL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Melinda Munson Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Margee Elias Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Scalera Findlay Secretary (through 1/24/23) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Claire Millet Co-Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Chadwick Co-Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurence Leive Co-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $256,748 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $773,477 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $136,377 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,030,225 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,681 |
Investment income | $16,289 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $39,418 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,436 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$58,259 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,039,970 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $155,956 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,246 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $301,039 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,998 |
Other employee benefits | $45,767 |
Payroll taxes | $33,084 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $20,466 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $36,225 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $101,449 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $58,079 |
Information technology | $7,945 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,000 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,230 |
Interest | $503 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,208 |
Insurance | $26,994 |
All other expenses | $20,444 |
Total functional expenses | $2,142,063 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $123,668 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $54,533 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $53,804 |
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 | $1,039 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,212 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,227 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $149,951 |
Investments—other securities | $289,493 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $680,927 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,872 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $4,132 |
Total liabilities | $23,004 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $516,552 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $141,371 |
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 | $680,927 |