From public IRS filings
FRIENDS OF THE PARKS
CHICAGO, IL · Recreation & Sports
Mission
FRIENDS OF THE PARKS INSPIRES, EQUIPS, AND MOBILIZES A DIVERSE CHICAGO TO ENSURE AN EQUITABLE PARK SYSTEM FOR A HEALTHY CHICAGO.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$644K
Total expenses
$471K
Total assets
$1.3M
Program expense ratio
43%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds FRIENDS OF THE PARKS
$1.4M in foundation grants on record from 27 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Trust | $252K | 4 |
| Alphawood Foundation | $220K | 4 |
| Walder Foundation | $160K | 1 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | $151K | 3 |
| Trust for Public Land | $125K | 1 |
| Conant Family Foundation | $125K | 5 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $82K | 4 |
| Smart Family Foundation of Illinois | $50K | 2 |
| Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 | $50K | 2 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $31K | 3 |
Leadership
Brian Gladstein — Executive Director (Principal officer)
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