PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES
AI Summary
The Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Lake County, Illinois. With a total of $668.5K in grants paid to six grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Environment
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Chicago Horticultural Society
Glencoe, IL
$174.1K
2%
College of Lake County Foundation
Grayslake, IL
$96.5K
1%
FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES
Chicago, IL
$75K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES?
No. PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES give?
PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $53 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES make each year?
In 2024, PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $668 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES fund recently?
In 2024, PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include Chicago Horticultural Society, College of Lake County Foundation, and FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES?
PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.