Preservation Foundation of the Lakecounty Forest Preserves
Grantmaking foundation in Libertyville, Illinois · EIN 26-0285660
- Illinois
- Libertyville
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $660KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $16MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PERSERVERS, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDTED TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL WAYS FOR THE COMMUNITY TO PARTNER IN THE MISSION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT. THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES ARE CHARITABLE, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION SHALL WITHIN THESE PURPOSES RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS, RAISE FUNDS, AND MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT. THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS THAT HELP THE DISTRICT ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION, HELPING TO ACQUIRE AND RESTORE ITS LANDS FOR THE 3.5 MILLION VISITORS IT SERVES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County Forest Preserve Distric | $220K | 2024 |
| Friends of the Forest Preserves | $95K | 2024 |
| Openlands | $25K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.thepreservationfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.