Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$541K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
34
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves?
Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Woods and Prairie Foundation ($106K), Lily Pad Fund for Nature ($102K), Oak Lodge Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $541K in grants to Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods and Prairie Foundation | $105,750 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Lily Pad Fund for Nature | $101,600 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Oak Lodge Foundation | $100,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Fulk Family Foundation Inc | $75,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $51,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Oberweiler Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation XXXXX6009 | $26,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Bobolink Foundation | $20,500 | 4 | 2023–2024 |
| CDM Foundation Inc | $7,600 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Morris and Judith Rosenzweig Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Verizon Foundation | $750 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Donnelley Foundation | $600 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $213K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $106K.
What grants has Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Woods and Prairie Foundation | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $50,750 |
| 2025 | Oberweiler Foundation | FIELD REPRESENTATIVES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation XXXXX6009 | GENERAL | $4,000 |
| 2025 | CDM Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,600 |
| 2025 | Morris and Judith Rosenzweig Family Foundation | GENERAL | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Fulk Family Foundation Inc | General Support | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Oak Lodge Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Lily Pad Fund for Nature | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Oberweiler Foundation | FIELD ORGANIZERS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Bobolink Foundation | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Bobolink Foundation | Wild Things 2025 Sponsor | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Bobolink Foundation | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| 2024 | CDM Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation XXXXX6009 | GENERAL | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Lily Pad Fund for Nature | General & Unrestricted | $30,800 |
| 2023 | Oak Lodge Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Fulk Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation XXXXX6009 | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $750 |
| 2023 | The Donnelley Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $600 |
| 2023 | Bobolink Foundation | event sponsorship | $500 |
| 2022 | Woods and Prairie Foundation | CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Lily Pad Fund for Nature | General & Unrestricted | $30,800 |
| 2022 | Oak Lodge Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | $11,000 |
| 2022 | Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation XXXXX6009 | GENERAL | $6,000 |
| 2021 | Woods and Prairie Foundation | CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 34 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves?
Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Woods and Prairie Foundation ($106K), Lily Pad Fund for Nature ($102K), Oak Lodge Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $541K in grants to Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves between 2020–2025.
Who is Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves's largest funder?
Woods and Prairie Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves, with $106K across 4 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves received?
IRS 990 filings record $541K in grants to Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves across 34 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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