Winnetka Parks Foundation
Winnetka Parks Foundation supports efforts to preserve open spaces and improve parks and recreation activities in the community of winnetka.
Winnetka Parks Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $771,698
- +26.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $158,529
- -40.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $23,194
- -38.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Winnetka Parks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winnetka Park District Winnetka, IL | 4th of July Sponsorship. | $17,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $771,698 | $158,529 | $23,194 | — | — |
| 2023 | $612,308 | $267,965 | $37,884 | — | — |
| 2022 | $382,227 | $314,094 | $60,411 | — | — |
| 2021 | $128,544 | $767,120 | $681,641 | — | — |
| 2020 | $43,065 | $44,616 | $27,552 | $17,500 | 1 |
About Winnetka Parks Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Winnetka Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Winnetka, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $772K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Winnetka Parks Foundation is led by Patricia K. Wilson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia K. Wilson
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyn Aleshire
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Gooden
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Inna Olesnycky
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Crocker
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Q. Nazzal
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: John Peterson (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Inna Razputnya (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Karen Vorwald (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Pk Wilson (2022) — Director
- Former: Sarah Wood (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Susan Curry (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Tom Errath (2022) — Director
- Former: Christine Berman (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Ian Larkin (2020–2021) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Winnetka Parks Foundation
How large is Winnetka Parks Foundation?
Winnetka Parks Foundation reported $772K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $159K.
What is Winnetka Parks Foundation?
Winnetka Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Winnetka, IL. It holds $772K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Winnetka Parks Foundation operate?
Winnetka Parks Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Winnetka Parks Foundation's EIN?
Winnetka Parks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4254399. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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