Preservation Foundation of the Lakecounty Forest Preserves
LIBERTYVILLE, IL · Environment
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Preservation Foundation of the Lakecounty Forest Preserves has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PERSERVERS, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDTED TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL WAYS FOR THE COMMUNITY TO PARTNER IN THE MISSION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT. THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES ARE CHARITABLE, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION SHALL WITHIN THESE PURPOSES RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS, RAISE FUNDS, AND MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT. THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS THAT HELP THE DISTRICT ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION, HELPING TO ACQUIRE AND RESTORE ITS LANDS FOR THE 3.5 MILLION VISITORS IT SERVES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Preservation Foundation of the Lakecounty Forest Preserves
$5.2M in foundation grants on record from 41 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fulk Family Foundation | $3.2M | 3 |
| Ed Uihlein Family Foundation | $500K | 1 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $479K | 4 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $175K | 3 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $148K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $130K | 4 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation | $113K | 1 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $50K | 2 |
| Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation | $50K | 2 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $47K | 4 |
Leadership
ERIKA STERGOS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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