Forest And Found is located in Lake Forest, IL. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P29) the organization is classified as: Thrift Shops, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forest And Found 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, Forest And Found generated $409.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $377.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.3% 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.
Since 2015, Forest And Found has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $182,000. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND LITERARY, INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF ANY FUTURE TAX CODE, PRINCIPALLY THROUGH DISTRIBUTIONS OF NET PROCEEDS GENERATED BY THRIFT STORE OPERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND LITERARY, INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF ANY FUTURE TAX CODE, PRINCIPALLY THROUGH DISTRIBUTIONS OF NET PROCEEDS GENERATED BY THRIFT STORE OPERATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Diana Durkes President | Officer | 4 | $66,000 |
Rich Foss Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pam Leach Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Sherry Arthur Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jen Richards Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rosemary Troxel Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $32,776 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $188,131 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $188,131 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $220,907 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $188,131 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $409,038 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $68,850 |
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. | $66,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,049 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,224 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,278 |
Office expenses | $4,329 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,667 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,119 |
All other expenses | $156 |
Total functional expenses | $377,539 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $97,649 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $85 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $97,734 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $1,222 |
Total liabilities | $1,222 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $96,512 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $97,734 |
Over the last fiscal year, Forest And Found has awarded $57,500 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Geneva, IL PURPOSE: Community Social Services | $20,000 |
Lake Forest, IL PURPOSE: Community Social Services | $20,000 |
Lake Forest, IL PURPOSE: Community Social Services | $10,000 |
CHOCOLATE CHIPS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Education | $7,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Sharing Connections Inc Downers Grove, IL | $1,421,434 | $5,757,318 |
St Vincent De Paul Society District Council Of Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $6,984,787 | $5,313,113 |
United States Of America Chess Federation St Louis, MO | $6,079,423 | $3,913,162 |
Lexington Rescue Mission Inc Lexington, KY | $3,687,691 | $2,773,150 |
Abilities Richmond Richmond, IN | $210,319 | $2,452,026 |
Depot Outlet Inc Decorah, IA | $1,906,503 | $2,062,809 |
Society Of St Vincent De Paul Diocesan Council Of Lafayette Noblesville, IN | $1,377,536 | $1,591,122 |
St Vincent De Paul Council Of Neenah-Menasha Inc Neenah, WI | $2,036,881 | $1,874,816 |
Fort Wayne Society Of St Vincent Depaul Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $1,872,143 | $1,538,116 |
St Josephs Conference Of The Societ St Vincent De Paul Inc Rice Lake, WI | $1,420,027 | $1,322,338 |
District Of Evansville Of The Society Of St Vincent De Paul Inc Evansville, IN | $3,528,362 | $1,814,462 |
Ditto Upscale Resale Warson Woods, MO | $516,704 | $1,429,635 |