Lake Forest Open Lands Association is located in Lake Forest, IL. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Lake Forest Open Lands Association employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lake Forest Open Lands Association 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 03/2023, Lake Forest Open Lands Association generated $9.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 03/2023. 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
THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OPEN LANDS, TO PROMOTE A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND THE LAND WITHIN AND TO PROVIDE NATURALIST-LED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO SCHOOL CHILDREN AND SPECIAL WORKSHOPS TO CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OPEN LANDS FOR SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES - PUBLIC HAS ACCESS TO THE LAND
PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OPEN LANDS FOR SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES - PUBLIC HAS ACCESS TO THE LAND
PROVIDE NATURALIST - LED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO SCHOOL CHILDREN AND SPECIAL WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES.
PROVIDE NATURALIST - LED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO SCHOOL CHILDREN AND SPECIAL WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark T Ahern Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Timm R Reynolds Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan G London President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $111,393 |
George M Covington Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce A Reid Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Frederick G Wacker III Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $257,924 |
Fundraising events | $474,582 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,430,377 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $228,649 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,162,883 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $83,296 |
Investment income | $294,257 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $900 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $127,018 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$196,064 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $9,472,290 |
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. | $72,406 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $818,039 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $68,027 |
Payroll taxes | $68,075 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,512 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,857 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,300 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $284,839 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $109,920 |
Insurance | $70,156 |
All other expenses | $158,278 |
Total functional expenses | $2,134,252 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $841,578 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,232,132 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,104,378 |
Accounts receivable, net | $9,095 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $460,864 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $81,800 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,493,932 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $16,637,138 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $746,500 |
Total assets | $71,607,417 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,160 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $139,709 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $9,940,382 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $10,170,251 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $43,155,364 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,281,802 |
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 | $71,607,417 |