The Bobolink Foundation

Organization Overview

The Bobolink Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bobolink Foundation 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 12/2021, Bobolink Foundation generated $69.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 44.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $14.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, Bobolink Foundation has awarded 360 individual grants totaling $80,093,944. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE FOUNDATION EXPENDED $20,709 TO MAINTAIN, THROUGH A KANSAS PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION FORMED BY THE FOUNDATION KNOWN AS 3CP, PBC, PARCELS OF PRAIRIELAND IN CHASE COUNTY KS


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Robbins & Associates Llc
$107,614
Goldman Sachs & Co
$553,075
Paulson Office Llc
$303,740
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $49,539,646
Interest on Savings $97,007
Dividends & Interest $3,230,191
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $16,458,490
Capital Gain Net Income $20,313,604
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $308,742
Total Revenue $69,634,076

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Bobolink Foundation has awarded $12,586,500 in support to 51 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

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Arlington, VA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT

$3,100,000

AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY

Org PageRecipient Profile

The Plains, VA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT

$2,125,000

ST SIMON'S LAND TRUST

Org PageRecipient Profile

St Simons Island, GA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT

$1,010,000

RARE

PURPOSE: FY2021

$750,000

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY - CO

PURPOSE: SOUTHERN HIGH PLAINS INITIATIVE

$500,000

CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Arlington, VA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT

$450,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Bobolink Foundation has recieved totaling $354,113.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation

Arlington, VA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES;SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

$354,113
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