Friends Of The Forest Preserves
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 229
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 01/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 36-4519273
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Forest Preserves is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Friends Of The Forest Preserves employed 229 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Forest Preserves 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 12/2022, Friends Of The Forest Preserves generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.5% per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSERVATION OF THE FOREST PRESERVES IN COOK COUNTY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION CORPS, VOLUNTEER ORGANIZING, AND SUMMER PROGRAMSFRIENDS CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAMS ARE AMONG THE MOST IMPORTANT WORK WE DO. WE RECRUIT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, YOUNG ADULTS, AND ADULTS, OFTEN FROM LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS ON THE SOUTH AND WEST SIDES OF CHICAGO, TO LEARN ABOUT CONSERVATION WHILE GAINING VITAL LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK SKILLS THAT CAN BE USED IN FUTURE CAREERS. ALL CORPS MEMBERS ARE PAID FOR THEIR WORK RESTORING WOODS AND PRAIRIES, CREATING MEANINGFUL JOBS IN UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES. FRIENDS' CORPS MEMBERS REMOVE THE INVASIVE SPECIES THAT ARE THE CANCER OF OUR ECOSYSTEMS AS WELL AS PLANT SEEDS AND PREPARE THE EARTH FOR REJUVENATION. THEY ALSO GAIN ESSENTIAL SKILLS LIKE JOB READINESS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. AND, MAYBE MOST IMPORTANTLY, THEY BECOME THE NEXT GENERATION OF FRONT LINE ADVOCATES FOR THE FOREST PRESERVES AND NATURE. THE HEALTH AND FUTURE OF OUR NATURAL AREAS DEPEND UPON A DIVERSITY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO CONTRIBUTE THEIR HARD WORK, TALENTS, AND LOVE FOR NATURE THROUGH VOLUNTEERING. ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION VOLUNTEERS HELP CARE FOR NATURE BY GETTING OUTSIDE AND DOING THE PHYSICAL WORK OF REMOVING INVASIVE TREES, WEEDING, PLANTING, SEED COLLECTING, TRAIL FIXING, AND MORE. ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES HELP NATURE THRIVE AND PROVIDE VOLUNTEERS WITH NUMEROUS BENEFITS SUCH AS QUALITY TIME OUTDOORS, A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND NEW DISCOVERIES INTO THE LIVES OF THE ANIMALS AND PLANTS IN THE FOREST PRESERVES IN COOK COUNTY.
ENGAGEMENT - THE FRIENDS COMMUNITY CONNECTS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, EVENTS, AND INFORMAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES. FRIENDS ENGAGES NEARLY 20,000 PEOPLE THROUGH EMAIL AND A VARIETY OF SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO PROMOTE THE WONDERS OF THE PRESERVES, AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES TO ENJOY AND ADVOCATE FOR THEM. FRIENDS OFFERS A VARIETY OF INFORMAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES IN THE PRESERVES TO HELP PEOPLE BENEFIT FROM THE WONDERFUL NATURE AND RANGE OF OFFERINGS THAT CAN BE FOUND IN THE PRESERVES. FRIENDS ALSO HOLDS FUNDRAISING EVENTS THAT GET PEOPLE OUTSIDE AND IN THE WOODS, WHILE HELPING TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF OUR COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ed Woodbury Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Justin Martin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Margaret A Frisbie Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Corryn Antonizio Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathleen Bruch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Walter Burlack Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $228,052 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,149,057 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,377,109 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,602,248 |
| Investment income | $194 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $73,061 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,066,681 |
| 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. | $291,358 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,227 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,739,710 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $410,907 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,516 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $447,060 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,412 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $124,291 |
| Travel | $92,080 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,147 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $45,231 |
| Insurance | $56,440 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,416,383 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $549,575 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $471,219 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $800,723 |
| 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 | $24,889 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $37,961 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $441,963 |
| Total assets | $2,326,330 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,735 |
| 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 | $993,226 |
| Total liabilities | $1,028,961 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,115,697 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $181,672 |
| 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 | $2,326,330 |