The Bobolink Foundation
- Assets
- $287.0m
- Revenue
- $38.6m
- Investments
- $202.0m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 12/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 94-2988627
Organization Overview
The Bobolink Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bobolink 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 12/2022, Bobolink Foundation generated $38.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 55.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $17.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.4% 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 2016, Bobolink Foundation has awarded 411 individual grants totaling $95,443,944. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE FOUNDATION EXPENDED $5,937 TO MAINTAIN, THROUGH A KANSAS PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION FORMED BY THE FOUNDATION KNOWN AS 3CP, PBC, PARCELS OF PRAIRIELAND IN CHASE COUNTY KS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Henry M Paulson Jr Trustee/part Time | 0 | $0 | |
Wendy J Paulson Trustee/part Time | 0 | $0 | |
Henry Merritt Paulson III Trustee/part Time | 0 | $0 | |
Amanda Clark Paulson Trustee/part Time | 0 | $81,042 | |
Justin Pepper Executive Director | 0 | $192,500 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Goldman Sachs & Co | 12/30/22 | $522,892 |
Paulson Office Llc | 12/30/22 | $323,502 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $39,880,110 |
| Interest on Savings | $1,240,128 |
| Dividends & Interest | $2,642,388 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$5,281,958 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $45,792,194 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $140,214 |
| Total Revenue | $38,620,882 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $273,542 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $31,407 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $723,210 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $21,725 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $52,469 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $1,723,178 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $15,350,000 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $17,073,178 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $82,976,112 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $118,818,659 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,022,809 |
| Total assets | $286,956,420 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,373 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,169,699 |
| Total liabilities | $2,171,072 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Bobolink Foundation has awarded $15,350,000 in support to 51 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $125,000 |
ASPEN GLOBAL CHANGE INSTITUTE PURPOSE: ENERGY INNOVATION | $10,000 |
AUDUBON GREAT LAKES PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $50,000 |
BIODIVERSITY FUNDERS GROUP PURPOSE: FUNDERS OF THE AMAZON BASIN | $5,000 |
BIRD CONSERVANCY OF THE ROCKIES PURPOSE: SUPPPORT FOR CHIHUAHUA CONSERVATION | $90,000 |
BIRDNOTE PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $50,000 |