Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$410K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
27
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves?
Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Lily Pad Fund for Nature ($102K), Oak Lodge Foundation ($100K), Fulk Family Foundation Inc ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $410K in grants to Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Woods and Prairie Foundation | $55,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $31,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation Xxxxx6009 | $22,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Bobolink Foundation | $20,500 | 4 | 2023–2024 |
| Cdm Foundation Inc | $4,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Verizon Foundation | $750 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Donnelley Foundation | $600 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Bobolink Foundation | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Bobolink Foundation | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Bobolink Foundation | Wild Things 2025 Sponsor | $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 |
| 2021 | Oak Lodge Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation Xxxxx6009 | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Woods and Prairie Foundation | CONTRIBUTED TO THE HIRING OF DIRECTOR | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation Xxxxx6009 | GENERAL | $4,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves?
Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Lily Pad Fund for Nature ($102K), Oak Lodge Foundation ($100K), Fulk Family Foundation Inc ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $410K in grants to Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves between 2020–2024.
Who is Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves's largest funder?
Lily Pad Fund for Nature is the largest recorded funder of Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves, with $102K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves received?
IRS 990 filings record $410K in grants to Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves across 27 grants from 10 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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