Land Conservation Trust of Southern Illinois
Land Conservation Trust of Southern Illinois is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.5M. Net investment income was $4.1M.
Land Conservation Trust of Southern Illinois at a glance
In short: Land Conservation Trust of Southern Illinois gave $5.5M across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $5.5M), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $5,500,002
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,500,002
- Median grant
- $5,500,002
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Land Conservation Trust of Southern Illinois funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Pheasants Forever ($5.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pheasants Forever St. Paul, MN | Conservation of land, wildlife and natural resources in southern Illinois | $5,500,002 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $8,667,779 | $5,665,583 | $5,500,002 | 1 | $4,079,349 |
| 2020 | $1,089,223 | $203,028 | $230,867 | — | — | $197,757 |
| 2019 | $1,299,496 | $45,488 | $89,770 | — | — | $39,290 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Land Conservation Trust of Southern Illinois's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Thomas L. Gahlon
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Trawczynski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles N. Wheatley (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Land Conservation Trust of Southern Illinois
How much does Land Conservation Trust of Southern Illinois give each year?
Land Conservation Trust of Southern Illinois gave $5.5M across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Land Conservation Trust of Southern Illinois operate?
Land Conservation Trust of Southern Illinois has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Land Conservation Trust of Southern Illinois's EIN?
Land Conservation Trust of Southern Illinois's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-7085233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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