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Who funds Lake County Forest Preserves
EIN 36-6009339
Lake County Forest Preserves (EIN 36-6009339) was named as a grant recipient by 4 funders in 20 grants paid totaling $5,370,666 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$5,370,666
20 grants paid
Funders
4
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Funders
| Funder | State | Match | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves 26-0285660 | IL | A | 6 | $2,327,553 | 2025 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 52-1384139 | DC | A | 8 | $2,154,407 | 2025 |
| Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation 36-4334358 | IL | A | 5 | $828,706 | 2024 |
| The Morton Arboretum 36-1505770 | IL | A | 1 | $60,000 | 2022 |
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.
Grants
The 20 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves | Lake County Forest Preserve Distric Libertyville, IL | A | $663,274 | paid | PROJECTS & PROGRAMS | 202631619349301113 |
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Lake County Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $262,700 | paid | RESTORE IL HABITAT FOR MONARCHS & POLLINATORS | 202641979349300629 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Lake County Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $339,468 | paid | IMPROVING COASTAL HABITAT FOR PIPING PLOVER IL, WI | 202501999349300110 |
| 2024 | Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation | Lake County Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $307,720 | paid | Net-Zero Energy Environmental Education Center at Ryerson Conservation Area | 202413459349300736 |
| 2024 | Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation | Lake County Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $205,146 | paid | Net-Zero Energy Environmental Education Center at Ryerson Conservation Area | 202413459349300736 |
| 2024 | Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation | Lake County Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $20,000 | paid | Proposed Pollinator Meadows at Lakewood Forest Preserve | 202413459349300736 |
| 2023 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Lake County Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $329,753 | paid | MANAGING INVASIVE SPECIES | 202402269349300850 |
| 2023 | Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation | Lake County Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $233,600 | paid | Acquisition to Increase Wadsworth Savanna Forest Preserve (18.62 acres) | 202401149349300835 |
| 2022 | Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves | 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 | Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation | Lake County Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $62,240 | paid | 50kW PV at Ryerson Woods Welcome Center | 202311229349300531 |
| 2022 | The Morton Arboretum | Lake County Forest Preserves Libertyville, IL | A | $60,000 | paid | PRESERVING OAK ECOSYSTEMS | 202313059349301696 |
| 2022 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Lake County Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $38,077 | paid | CONSERVATION PROJECTS | 202311869349301051 |
| 2021 | Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves | 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 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Lake County Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $181,156 | paid | SUSTAIN OUR GREAT LAKES | 202202229349301755 |
| 2020 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Lake County Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $200,523 | paid | CONNECTING COASTAL WETLAN | 202132089349300708 |
| 2020 | Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves | 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 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Lake County Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $586,562 | paid | Various Conservation Proj | 202031889349300908 |
| 2019 | Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves | 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 | Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves | 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 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Lake County Forest Preserve District Libertyville, IL | A | $216,168 | paid | Various Conservation Proj | 201921359349308927 |
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 inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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