Illinois Conservation Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.6M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
37
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Illinois Conservation Foundation?
Illinois Conservation Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc ($670K), Rice Foundation ($385K), David F & Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Illinois Conservation Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc | $670,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Rice Foundation | $385,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| David F & Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation | $250,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 | $79,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Dana-Thomas House Foundation Inc | $53,762 | 1 | 2025 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $45,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Network for Good | $32,481 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation | $21,121 | 1 | 2022 |
| Dillon Foundation | $15,500 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Cornell Brewer Foundation | $10,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Local 881 Union | $6,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Painters District Council No 30 Labor | $5,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Podolsky Family Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $324K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $68K.
What grants has Illinois Conservation Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dana-Thomas House Foundation Inc | NEW CARPETING FOR THE DANA-THOMAS HOUSE STATE HISTROIC SITE | $53,762 |
| 2025 | John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 | NATURE PRESERVATION | $13,520 |
| 2025 | Podolsky Family Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $250 |
| 2024 | Rice Foundation | Charitable | $130,000 |
| 2024 | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc | HUNTING HERITAGE | $125,000 |
| 2024 | David F & Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 | NATURE PRESERVATION | $12,260 |
| 2024 | Cornell Brewer Foundation | PUBLIC OR SOCIETY BENEFIT | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc | HUNTING HERITAGE | $125,000 |
| 2023 | Rice Foundation | Charitable | $85,000 |
| 2023 | David F & Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 | NATURE PRESERVATION | $12,520 |
| 2023 | Cornell Brewer Foundation | PUBLIC OR SOCIETY BENEFIT | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc | HUNTING HERITAGE | $125,000 |
| 2022 | Rice Foundation | Charitable | $85,000 |
| 2022 | David F & Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $21,299 |
| 2022 | Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation | MOBILE FIRST CATCH CENTER GRANTS - SEE PART IV | $21,121 |
| 2022 | John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 | NATURE PRESERVATION | $13,400 |
| 2022 | Painters District Council No 30 Labor | SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $5,500 |
| 2022 | Cornell Brewer Foundation | PUBLIC OR SOCIETY BENEFIT | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc | HUNTING HERITAGE | $120,000 |
| 2021 | David F & Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2021 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CHI-CAL RIVERS FUND | $39,900 |
| 2021 | Rice Foundation | Charitable | $35,000 |
| 2021 | John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057 | NATURE PRESERVATION | $16,600 |
| 2021 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $11,182 |
| 2021 | Local 881 Union | CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION | $6,000 |
| 2021 | Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation | PRESERVING IL NATURAL HABITATS, HISTORIC SITES, RIVERS, STREAM CORRIDORS & STATE PARKS | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc | HUNTING HERITAGE | $175,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 37 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Illinois Conservation Foundation?
Illinois Conservation Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc ($670K), Rice Foundation ($385K), David F & Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Illinois Conservation Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Illinois Conservation Foundation's largest funder?
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Illinois Conservation Foundation, with $670K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Illinois Conservation Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Illinois Conservation Foundation across 37 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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