Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County
The friends exist to advance the vision of the forest preserve district of Dupage county through philanthropic endeavors. The money it collects through its fundraising efforts helps the district manage the county's prairies, woodlands and wetlands and offer educational programs and recreational activities countywide.
Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County at a glance
In short: Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County gave $376K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $376K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $375,691
- -53.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $375,691
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $375,691
- Total assets
- $998,085
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Forest Preserve District of Dup ($376K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2021) to $812K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $376K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Forest Preserve District of Dup Wheaton, IL | Support Forest Presv | $375,691 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $998,085 | $401,649 | $402,632 | $375,691 | 1 | $28,133 |
| 2024 | $888,615 | $518,195 | $836,007 | $812,155 | 2 | $46,062 |
| 2023 | $1,200,012 | $533,402 | $281,936 | $253,251 | 1 | $1,755 |
| 2022 | $912,561 | $490,803 | $303,404 | $282,888 | 1 | $6,003 |
| 2021 | $724,863 | $213,663 | $95,385 | $83,502 | 1 | $361 |
| 2020 | $606,099 | $169,868 | $225,064 | — | — | $2,612 |
About Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Wheaton, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $998K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $376K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County is led by Mike Dyer, Board Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Dyer
Board Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Schultz
Director
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2023
Board Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Larson
Director
Board Member → Vica Chair, 2021
Vica Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Watt
Director
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
Board Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Stang
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Murphy
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Krohn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Williams
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Guest
Treasurer
Board Member → Board Treasurer, 2023
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Gahris
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Wells
Board Vice C
Director → Board Vice C, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Suchecki
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeannine Kannegiesser
Ex-Officio
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Brian Battle (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Diane Addante (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Penny Chanez (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Karyn Charvat (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ray Vogt (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Audra Bonnet (2021) — Employee
- Former: Denise Jones (2021) — Employee
- Former: Karie Friling (2021) — Executive Di
- Former: Lulu Hertenstein (2021) — Employee
- Former: Tony Martinez (2021) — Employee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County
How much does Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County give each year?
Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County gave $376K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $812K across 2 grants.
How large is Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County?
Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County reported $998K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $402K.
What is Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County?
Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Wheaton, IL. It holds $998K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County operate?
Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County's EIN?
Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2343580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
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