Grants paid by Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves
EIN 26-0285660 · Libertyville, IL · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE C193
Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves of Libertyville, IL (EIN 26-0285660) reported 21 grants paid totaling $7,630,094 to 8 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$7,630,094
21 grants
Recipients
8
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
8 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | $735,326 | — |
| 2019 | 1 | $314,620 | — |
| 2020 | 2 | $50,000 | — |
| 2021 | 3 | $388,533 | — |
| 2022 | 2 | $410,435 | — |
| 2023 | 5 | $4,399,418 | — |
| 2024 | 4 | $668,488 | — |
| 2025 | 1 | $663,274 | — |
Top recipients
The 8 recipients receiving the most from Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves, by grants paid, out of 8 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Forest Preserve Distric | U | Libertyville, IL | 5 | $4,776,399 | 2024 |
| The Lake Country Forest Preserve District 36-6009339 | A | Libertyville, IL | 6 | $2,327,553 | 2025 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden 36-2225482 | A | Glencoe, IL | 4 | $174,110 | 2022 |
| Friends of the Forest Preserves 36-4519273 | D | 2 | $170,000 | 2024 | |
| College of Lake County Foundation 36-2852334 | B | Grayslake, IL | 1 | $96,507 | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Wisconsin 53-0242652 | A | Arlington, VA | 1 | $57,345 | 2021 |
| Openlands 36-2649603 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Conserve Chicago 36-3989864 | A | Garyslake, IL | 1 | $3,180 | 2018 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 21 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lake County Forest Preserve Distric Libertyville, IL | A | $663,274 | paid | PROJECTS & PROGRAMS | 202631619349301113 |
| 2024 | Lake County Forest Preserve Distric Libertyville, IL | U | $325,613 | paid | 202511969349302601 | |
| 2024 | Lake County Forest Preserve Distric Libertyville, IL | U | $222,875 | paid | 202511969349302601 | |
| 2024 | Friends of the Forest Preserves | D | $95,000 | paid | 202511969349302601 | |
| 2024 | Openlands Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | 202511969349302601 | |
| 2023 | Lake County Forest Preserve Distric Libertyville, IL | U | $2,359,781 | paid | 202412409349300406 | |
| 2023 | Lake County Forest Preserve Distric Libertyville, IL | U | $1,445,808 | paid | 202412409349300406 | |
| 2023 | Lake County Forest Preserve Distric Libertyville, IL | U | $422,322 | paid | 202412409349300406 | |
| 2023 | College of Lake County Foundation Grayslake, IL | B | $96,507 | paid | 202412409349300406 | |
| 2023 | Friends of the Forest Preserves | D | $75,000 | paid | 202412409349300406 | |
| 2022 | The Lake Country Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $385,435 | paid | THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDED 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. | 202322209349301142 |
| 2022 | Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | A | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202322209349301142 |
| 2021 | The Lake Country Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $281,188 | paid | THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDED 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. | 202222389349301317 |
| 2021 | The Nature Conservancy - Wisconsin Arlington, VA | A | $57,345 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202222389349301317 |
| 2021 | Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | A | $50,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202222389349301317 |
| 2020 | Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | A | $50,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202122409349300502 |
| 2020 | The Lake Country Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $0 + $898,922 non-cash | paid | THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDED 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. | 202122409349300502 |
| 2019 | The Lake Country Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $314,620 | paid | THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDED 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. | 202021769349300722 |
| 2018 | The Lake Country Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $683,036 | paid | THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDED 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. | 201920989349300132 |
| 2018 | Chicago Botanic Gardens Glencoe, IL | A | $49,110 | paid | GREEN YOUTH FARM IN LAKE COUNTY | 201920989349300132 |
| 2018 | Conserve Chicago Garyslake, IL | A | $3,180 | paid | CONSERVATION @HOME RYERSON WOODS | 201920989349300132 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.0 | 202631619349301113 |
| 990 | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.0 | 202511969349302601 |
| 990 | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202412409349300406 |
| 990 | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202322209349301142 |
| 990 | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202222389349301317 |
| 990 | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202122409349300502 |
| 990 | 2019 | 2019-12-31 | not stated | 2019v5.1 | 202021769349300722 |
| 990 | 2018 | 2018-06-30 | not stated | 2017v2.3 | 201920989349300132 |
Derived from IRS Form 990 e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/260285660.json.
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