Openlands
OPENLANDS PROTECTS THE NATURAL AND OPEN SPACES OF NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS AND THE SURROUNDING REGION TO ENSURE CLEANER AIR AND WATER, PROTECT NATURAL HABITATS AND WILDLIFE, AND HELP BALANCE AND ENRICH OUR LIVES.OPENLANDS' VISION FOR THE REGION IS A LANDSCAPE THAT INCLUDES A VAST NETWORK OF LAND AND WATER TRAILS, TREE-LINED STREETS, AND INTIMATE PUBLIC GARDENS WITHIN EASY REACH OF EVERY CITY DWELLER. IT ALSO INCLUDES PARKS AND PRESERVES BIG ENOUGH TO PROVIDE NATURAL HABITAT AND TO GIVE VISITORS A SENSE OF THE VAST PRAIRIES, WOODLANDS, AND WETLANDS THAT WERE HERE BEFORE THE CITIES. IN SUM, OPENLANDS BELIEVES THAT PROTECTED OPEN SPACE IS CRITICAL FOR THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR REGION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.5M
+9.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$247K
-84.1% YoY
Grant Count
21
-4.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-83.4% YoY
About Openlands
Based on IRS filings
Openlands is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $38.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $247K. Net investment income was $941K.
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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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,497,137 | $35,209,048 | $37,358,789 |
| Revenue | $10,319,469 | $8,069,742 | $8,469,184 |
| Expenses | $9,197,012 | $10,894,567 | $6,324,598 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $940,635 | $754,662 | $112,128 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Openlands
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Wetlands Initiative ($56,474), The Forge Charitable Adventures Nfp ($10,000), Bee Haven ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE WETLANDS INITIATIVE CHICAGO, IL | SUBGRANT TO THE WETLANDS INITIATIVE FOR WETLAND RESTORATION AT MIDEWIN NATIONAL TALLGRASS PRAIRIE | $56,474 |
| THE FORGE CHARITABLE ADVENTURES NFP LEMONT, IL | COMED GREEN REGION 2024 GRANT - HERITAGE QUARRIES POLLINATOR MEADOW EXPANSION PROJECT | $10,000 |
| BEE HAVEN MOKENA, IL | COMED GREEN REGION 2024 GRANT - BURNHAM POLLINATOR HABITAT | $10,000 |
| VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK BOLINGBROOK, IL | COMED GREEN REGION 2024 GRANT - VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK - LILY CACHE CREEK: NATIVE PLANTS FOR POLLINATORS | $10,000 |
| CITY OF PROSPECT HEIGHTS PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL | COMED GREEN REGION 2024 GRANT - PUBLIC SERVICE POLLINATOR PARK | $10,000 |
| FOX VALLEY PARK DISTRICT AURORA, IL | COMED GREEN REGION 2024 GRANT - STUART SPORST COMPLEX NORTH POLLINATOR HABITAT RECOVERY | $10,000 |
| VILLAGE OF PORT BARRINGTON PORT BARRINGTON, IL | COMED GREEN REGION 2024 GRANT - SUPPORTING FOX RIVER WATER BIRDS AND BEES | $10,000 |
| FOREST PRESERVES OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY ROCKFORD, IL | COMED GREEN REGION 2024 GRANT - FUNDERBURG FOREST PRESERVE POLLINATOR HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $10,000 |
| ACADEMY FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL CHICAGO, IL | COMED GREEN REGION 2024 GRANT - A NEW POLLINATOR HABITAT IN SOUTHWEST CHICAGO | $10,000 |
| RIVERDALE PARK DISTRICT RIVERDALE, IL | COMED GREEN REGION 2024 GRANT - COMMUNITY RAIN GARDEN ENGAGEMENT PROJECT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANN SEAGREN | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| GLENN REED | VICE-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| JAMES RACHLIN | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| ALAN BELL | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| JILL ALLREAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN COPULSKY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARRETT DEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT DOBRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAISY FEIDT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARRIE MCNALLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LYNN BUHL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL CLARKIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK HANLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTINA KELLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KERL LAJEUNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL LAUDERBACK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAED MANSOUR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SACHIN MASTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALEXA RICE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAREY ROBERTS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA ROSENKRANZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH RUSSO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE TUCKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS VOIGT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICOLE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS WU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GERALD ADLEMANN THRU 111323 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $220,139 |
| DANIELLA PEREIRA | COO | 35 | $130,801 |
| EMILY REUSSWIG | VP OF CONSERVATION AND POLICY | 35 | $129,890 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Openlands?
Openlands is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $38.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Openlands?
As of 2024, Openlands holds $38.5M in total assets with $10.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 21 grants totaling $247K in 2024.
Where does Openlands operate?
Openlands has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Openlands award?
In 2024, Openlands awarded 21 grants totaling $247K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Openlands's EIN?
Openlands's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2649603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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