Forest Preserve Foundation Inc
The mission of the Forest Preserve Foundation is to engage in protecting and restoring the treasured natural habitats within the forest preserve of Cook county and to enhance outdoor experiences of all communities.we will do this by encouraging and administering private gifts to further the forest preserves' mission and goals.
Forest Preserve Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Forest Preserve Foundation Inc gave $70K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,000
- -56.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,000
- -56.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $381,541
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Forest Preserve Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Forest Preserve Dist of CC ($70K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Forest Preserve Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $262K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Preserve Dist of CC Chicago, IL | Social and Educational | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $381,541 | $520,535 | $520,026 | $70,000 | 1 | $10,907 |
| 2023 | $384,714 | $617,768 | $655,478 | $161,966 | 1 | $10,104 |
| 2022 | $527,081 | $662,153 | $734,165 | $261,631 | 2 | $2,741 |
| 2021 | $653,650 | $711,510 | $593,232 | $234,359 | 3 | $190 |
| 2020 | $323,216 | $544,794 | $609,972 | $180,758 | 1 | $1,830 |
About Forest Preserve Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Forest Preserve Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $382K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $70K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forest Preserve Foundation Inc is led by Debra Walker Johnson, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debra Walker Johnson
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$154K (2024)
Arnold Randall
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Learner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Gray
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Beck
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudette Grant
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Rockhold
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rana Lee
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart A Cohn
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Lanctot
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Livingston
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lester
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ankur Udani Treasurer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
LeeAnn Tomas-Foster Vice Chr
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Salus Chair
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: LeeAnn Tomas-Foster (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Theresa Salus (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Beck Chair (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ankur Udani (2023) — Director
- Former: Steve Friedman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Gray Secretary (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Theresa Salus Vice-Chair (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Claudette Grant Treasurer (2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Lester Treasurer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Albert Pritchett (2020) — Director
- Former: Claire Williams Secretary (2020) — Director
- Former: Eleanor Grumman (2020) — Director
- Former: Ewa Weir (2020) — Director
- Former: Laura Perlow (2020) — President
- Former: Leslie Fenton (2020) — Director
- Former: Shelley A Davis (2020) — President
- Former: Stuart A Cohn Chair (2020) — Director
- Former: Stuart Strahl (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Lanctot Vice-Chair (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Livingston Past Chair (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $154K, to Debra Walker Johnson (President).
Frequently asked questions about Forest Preserve Foundation Inc
How much does Forest Preserve Foundation Inc give each year?
Forest Preserve Foundation Inc gave $70K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $162K across 1 grant.
How large is Forest Preserve Foundation Inc?
Forest Preserve Foundation Inc reported $382K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $521K.
What is Forest Preserve Foundation Inc?
Forest Preserve Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $382K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Forest Preserve Foundation Inc operate?
Forest Preserve Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Forest Preserve Foundation Inc's EIN?
Forest Preserve Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2497213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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