Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation

Organization Overview

Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation is located in Oak Park, IL. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation 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 06/2021, Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation generated $12.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.3% per year over the past 6 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.

Since 2015, Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation has awarded 376 individual grants totaling $10,279,295. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY BY ADDRESSING COMMUNITY PRIORITIES AND INTERESTS, MAKING RESPONSIVE AND INFORMED GRANTS, BEING PRUDENT AND ACCOUNTABLE MANAGERS OF FUNDS, AND STIMULATING AND FACILITATING INDIVIDUAL PHILANTHROPY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OPRFCF PROVIDES A CENTRAL RESOURCE FOR DONORS, PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST. FOR DONORS, WE PROVIDE VALUE AND EXPERTISE IN HELPING THEM EXPLORE AND IMPLEMENT GIVING OPTIONS. FOR NON-PROFITS SERVING OUR RESIDENTS, WE PROVIDE INFORMATIVE AND TOPICAL PRESENTATIONS THROUGH OUR IMPACT EXCELLENCE PROGRAM, MANAGE ENDOWMENT FUNDS FOR SEVERAL AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE GRANTS. WE ALSO MANAGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR SEVERAL OF OUR FUNDHOLDERS. IN MARCH OF 2020 THE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED THE RAPID RESPONSE & RECOVERY FUND TO RESPOND TO CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. GRANTS FROM THIS FUND CONTINUED INTO FY21.


SUCCESS OF ALL YOUTH (SAY) IS A COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE IMPACT EFFORT ADDRESSING THE SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL, ACADEMIC, AND HEALTH & SAFETY NEEDS OF YOUTH FROM CRADLE TO CAREER. THE FULL TIME DIRECTOR OF THIS PROGRAM LEFT THE ORGANIZATION AT THE END OF FEBRUARY 2020 AND THE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO BE ASSESSED TO DETERMINE FUTURE DIRECTION.


LEADERSHIP LAB IS A COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDING PARTICIPANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY, THINK ABOUT THEIR EFFECT IN OUR COMMUNITY AND DEVELOP A PERSONAL PLAN FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE. COMMUNITY PANELS, SPEAKERS AND SMALL GROUP FIELD WORK ARE USED THROUGHOUT THE EIGHT MONTH PROGRAM. ONE PART-TIME INDEPENDANT CONTRACTOR MANAGES THE PROGRAM.


IMPACT EXCELLENCE WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE FOUNDATION IN 2013 TO HELP SUSTAIN NONPROFITS AND THEIR IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY. THE GOAL OF IMPACT EXCELLENCE IS TO STRENGTHEN OUR LOCAL NONPROFITS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN FY21, IMPACT EXCELLENCE INCURRED FEW EXPENSES AS IT WAS UNABLE TO HOST SESSION FOR LOCAL NONPROFITS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. FUTURE PHILANTHOPIST PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN A UNIQUELY-ADAPTED PHILANTHROPIC EXPERIENCE. AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS APPLY FOR THIS TWO YEAR PROGRAM WHICH TURNS JUNIORS INTO GRANT MAKERS AND SENIORS INTO FUNDRAISERS. PROGRAM EXPENSES COVER THE COST OF MEETINGS AND OTHER RELATED COSTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Antonio Martinez Jr
President And CEO
$152,875
Donna Myers
Chair
$0
Bruce Wojack
Vice Chair
$0
Barbara Watkins
Secretary
$0
Janet Hanley
Treasurer
$0
Case Hoogendoorn
Counsel
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $31,396
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,073,501
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $183,098
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,104,897
Total Program Service Revenue$108,511
Investment income $730,741
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $6,664,294
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,623,010

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation has awarded $2,356,710 in support to 92 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME

Org PageRecipient Profile

Notre Dame, IN

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$222,000

CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$150,000

THRIVE COUNSELING CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oak Park, IL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$138,169

SEVEN GENERATIONS AHEAD

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oak Park, IL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$122,830

CHICAGO READER L3C

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$114,438

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TRUST

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$72,420
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation has recieved totaling $650,413.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Co Tua R & J Kott Memorial Char

Oak Park, IL

PURPOSE: SUPPORT

$312,570
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$103,900
Mullooly Carey Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$77,200
Donley Foundation

Radnor, PA

PURPOSE: RAPID RESPONSE RECOVERY FUND

$50,000
The Lumpkin Family Foundation

Mattoon, IL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$30,000
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$15,699
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$15,214,668
Earnings$3,774,406
Net Contributions$201,790
Grants$680,858
Ending Balance$18,510,006

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