Friends of Nachusa Grasslands
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
53
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Friends of Nachusa Grasslands?
Friends of Nachusa Grasslands is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Hamill Family Foundation ($625K), Community Foundation of Northern Illinois ($602K), Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Friends of Nachusa Grasslands between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamill Family Foundation | $625,000 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| Community Foundation of Northern Illinois | $601,973 | 8 | 2019–2024 |
| Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | $85,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $50,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $40,074 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation XXXXX6009 | $39,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| FJC | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bobolink Foundation | $25,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Ronald and Deborah Ratner Family | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Sussman Family Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Etnyre Foundation | $4,690 | 1 | 2025 |
| Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation | $4,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Hoghton Family Charitable Trust | $2,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | $550 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2025) to $426K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $43K.
What grants has Friends of Nachusa Grasslands received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | FJC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation XXXXX6009 | GENERAL | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Ronald and Deborah Ratner Family | ANNUAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Etnyre Foundation | General Operating Support | $4,690 |
| 2025 | The Sussman Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Northern Illinois | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $99,667 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $50,500 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Northern Illinois | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $24,010 |
| 2024 | Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation XXXXX6009 | GENERAL | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,574 |
| 2024 | Bobolink Foundation | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Hamill Family Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Sussman Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Northern Illinois | FOR PURPOSES AS SPECIFIED IN A GRANT APPLICATION, FUND AGREEMENT OR GIFT INSTRUMENT | $117,440 |
| 2023 | Hamill Family Foundation | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,500 |
| 2023 | Bobolink Foundation | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation XXXXX6009 | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Hamill Family Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Northern Illinois | FOR PURPOSES AS SPECIFIED IN A GRANT APPLICATION, FUND AGREEMENT OR GIFT INSTRUMENT | $104,383 |
| 2022 | Hamill Family Foundation | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $13,500 |
| 2022 | Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation XXXXX6009 | GENERAL | $6,500 |
| 2022 | Bobolink Foundation | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Hamill Family Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 53 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of Nachusa Grasslands?
Friends of Nachusa Grasslands is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Hamill Family Foundation ($625K), Community Foundation of Northern Illinois ($602K), Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Friends of Nachusa Grasslands between 2019–2025.
Who is Friends of Nachusa Grasslands's largest funder?
Hamill Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Friends of Nachusa Grasslands, with $625K across 8 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Friends of Nachusa Grasslands received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Friends of Nachusa Grasslands across 53 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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