Friends of the Forest Preserve
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$108K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
15
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Friends of the Forest Preserve?
Friends of the Forest Preserve is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Oberweiler Foundation ($75K), Union Pacific Foundation ($20K), Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund ($6K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $108K in grants to Friends of the Forest Preserve between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberweiler Foundation | $75,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Union Pacific Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund | $6,400 | 1 | 2023 |
| Moller Family Foundation | $2,000 | 4 | 2019–2023 |
| The Robert a and Shirley J Jones Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mike and Dorothy Vondra Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Robert August Koranda Memorial Foundation C/O Kenneth R Koranda | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| On the House Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family | $275 | 2 | 2019–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $45K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $45K.
What grants has Friends of the Forest Preserve received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oberweiler Foundation | NORTH BRANCH CONSERVATION CREW | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Union Pacific Foundation | ENVIRONMENT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Mike and Dorothy Vondra Foundation | RESTORE NATURAL HABITAT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Robert August Koranda Memorial Foundation C/O Kenneth R Koranda | CHARITABLECHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2024 | Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $250 |
| 2023 | Oberweiler Foundation | CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM (NORTH BRANCH) AND VOLUNTEER ORGANIZING | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund | CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND HABITAT | $6,400 |
| 2023 | Moller Family Foundation | Same as organization 1 | $500 |
| 2023 | On the House Foundation | NO RESTRICTION | $500 |
| 2022 | Oberweiler Foundation | CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM (NORTH BRANCH) AND VOLUNTEER ORGANIZING | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Robert a and Shirley J Jones Foundation | TO CARE FOR FOREST PRESERVES | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Moller Family Foundation | Same as organization 1 | $500 |
| 2020 | Moller Family Foundation | Same as organization 1 | $500 |
| 2019 | Moller Family Foundation | Same as organization 1 | $500 |
| 2019 | Jerold a & Ruth L Hecktman Family | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO CHARITABLE ORG | $25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of the Forest Preserve?
Friends of the Forest Preserve is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Oberweiler Foundation ($75K), Union Pacific Foundation ($20K), Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund ($6K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $108K in grants to Friends of the Forest Preserve between 2019–2025.
Who is Friends of the Forest Preserve's largest funder?
Oberweiler Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Friends of the Forest Preserve, with $75K across 3 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Friends of the Forest Preserve received?
IRS 990 filings record $108K in grants to Friends of the Forest Preserve across 15 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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