FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY

EIN: 273123713 501(c)(3)

JOLIET, IL

Total Revenue
$415,737
Total Expenses
$618,891
Total Assets
$816,527
Net Assets
$816,501
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
TARA NEFF
Phone
8157222022
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit that reported $416K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 43% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $619K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 49% operating deficit.

Mission

WE WORK TO CREATE A LEGACY OF GIVING THAT SUPPORTS AND CELEBRATES THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND RECREATION PRIORITIES OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY IN PERPETUITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $615,333

THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY'S PUBLIC SERVICE FUNCTIONS BY RAISING AND ADMINISTERING FUNDS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $206,522
Program Service Revenue $172,193
Investment Income $35,451
Other Revenue $1,571
TOTAL REVENUE $415,737

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $615,333
Other Expenses $618,891
TOTAL EXPENSES $618,891

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $415,737 $734,369 -0.4%
Expenses $618,891 $250,465 +1.5%
Net Income $-203,154 $483,904 -1.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
44

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
11
$195,360
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER GABRENYA CHAIR N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET TYSON VICE-CHAIR N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ANN DRALLE DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN GORSKI-GREEN DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
RALPH SCHULTZ EX OFFICIO D N/A
Director
$0 $17,828 $195,360
DAN CASEY DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN BULLOCK EX-OFFICIO N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCELLA DEMAURO SECRETARY N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JIM FLAX DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA MCCARTHY TREASURER N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN LYONS DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA THEIMER DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
TARA NEFF EXECUTIVE DI N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE BERKOWICZ EX-OFFICIO N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELNALYN COSTA EX-OFFICIO N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $415,737 $618,891 $816,527 $-203,154
2023 $734,369 $250,465 $1,020,937 $483,904
2022 $578,327 $544,242 $535,368 $34,085
2021 $346,781 $77,743 $497,737 $269,038
2020 $89,896 $92,083 $228,699 $-2,187
2019 $150,369 $93,829 $230,886 $56,540
2018 $119,496 $38,405 $174,346 $81,091
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