From public IRS filings
FRIENDS OF THE CHICAGO RIVER
CHICAGO, IL · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE CHICAGO-CALUMET RIVER SYSTEM FOR ALL PEOPLE, WATER, AND WILDLIFE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$1.9M
Total expenses
$2.3M
Total assets
$2.7M
Program expense ratio
79%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds FRIENDS OF THE CHICAGO RIVER
$3.5M in foundation grants on record from 57 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $706K | 4 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $325K | 3 |
| Water Foundation | $263K | 1 |
| Carolyn Eleanore Damon Family Fdn | $237K | 4 |
| Knowles Foundation | $225K | 3 |
| Mars Wrigley Foundation | $215K | 4 |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | $200K | 4 |
| Walder Foundation | $200K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $160K | 4 |
| Hunter Family Foundation C/O Financial Investment | $110K | 3 |
Leadership
MARGARET FRISBIE — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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