Lake Forest Open Lands Association is located in Lake Forest, IL. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Lake Forest Open Lands Association employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lake Forest Open Lands Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2023, Lake Forest Open Lands Association generated $9.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 03/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OPEN LANDS, TO PROMOTE A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND THE LAND WITHIN AND TO PROVIDE NATURALIST-LED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO SCHOOL CHILDREN AND SPECIAL WORKSHOPS TO CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OPEN LANDS FOR SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES - PUBLIC HAS ACCESS TO THE LAND
PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OPEN LANDS FOR SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES - PUBLIC HAS ACCESS TO THE LAND
PROVIDE NATURALIST - LED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO SCHOOL CHILDREN AND SPECIAL WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES.
PROVIDE NATURALIST - LED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO SCHOOL CHILDREN AND SPECIAL WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark T Ahern Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Timm R Reynolds Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan G London President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $111,393 |
George M Covington Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce A Reid Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Frederick G Wacker III Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $257,924 |
| Fundraising events | $474,582 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,430,377 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $228,649 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,162,883 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $83,296 |
| Investment income | $294,257 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $900 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $127,018 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$196,064 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,472,290 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,406 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $818,039 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $68,027 |
| Payroll taxes | $68,075 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,512 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,857 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,300 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $284,839 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $109,920 |
| Insurance | $70,156 |
| All other expenses | $158,278 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,134,252 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $841,578 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,232,132 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,104,378 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,095 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $460,864 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $81,800 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,493,932 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $16,637,138 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $746,500 |
| Total assets | $71,607,417 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,160 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $139,709 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $9,940,382 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $10,170,251 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $43,155,364 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,281,802 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $71,607,417 |