Land Conservation Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5.5M. Net investment income was $4.1M.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.5M
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$5.5M
About Land Conservation Trust
Based on IRS filings
Land Conservation Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5.5M. Net investment income was $4.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,089,223 | — |
| Revenue | $8,667,779 | $203,028 | — |
| Expenses | $5,665,583 | $230,867 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,079,349 | $197,757 | — |
| 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 2021
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Pheasants Forever ($5,500,002).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PHEASANTS FOREVER ST PAUL, MN | CONSERVATION OF LAND, WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS | $5,500,002 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS L GAHLON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL TRAWCZYNSKI | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Land Conservation Trust?
Land Conservation Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Land Conservation Trust operate?
Land Conservation Trust has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does Land Conservation Trust award?
In 2021, Land Conservation Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $5.5M — an average of about $5.5M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Land Conservation Trust's EIN?
Land Conservation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-7085233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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