Forest Park Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PEORIA HEIGHTS, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $3.3M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.3M
+940.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3.3M
+3022.4% YoY
About Forest Park Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Forest Park Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PEORIA HEIGHTS, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $3.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends of Wildlife Prairie Park ($3,315,606).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK HANNA CITY, IL | ENDOWMENT, CAPITALPROJECTS AND MAINTENANCE AT PARK | $3,315,606 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LADD RUTHERFORD | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| SUZANNE SMITH | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JAMES TOMLIN | VP/TREASURER | 10 | $25,000 |
| ANNE FOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAN RUTHERFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REX LINDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANN RUTHERFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL QUINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA SOLDWEDEL TOMLIN | ASST SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PATTI BASH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park Foundation?
Forest Park Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PEORIA HEIGHTS, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Forest Park Foundation operate?
Forest Park Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Forest Park Foundation award?
In 2024, Forest Park Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $3.3M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Forest Park Foundation's EIN?
Forest Park Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-0650006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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