FRIENDS OF THE OAK PARK CONSERVATORY

EIN: 363456058 501(c)(3)

OAK PARK, IL

Total Revenue
$240,392
Total Expenses
$123,001
Total Assets
$191,426
Net Assets
$181,490
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
SUE BOYER
Phone
7087252460
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

FRIENDS OF THE OAK PARK CONSERVATORY, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit that reported $240K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $117K, a strong 49% operating margin.

Mission

THE FRIENDS OF THE OAK PARK CONSERVATORY (FOPCON) IS A NONPROFIT, 501(C)(3), ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN THE OAK PARK CONSERVATORY, OFFER EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE OAK PARK CONSERVATORY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $40,288

EDUCATION PROGRAM: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING CONTINUES TO BRING LEARNING AND FUN TO SOME OF OUR SMALLEST COMMUNITY MEMBERS. TODDLER EXPLORATION TIME (TET) CONTINUES TO BE A POPULAR...

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EDUCATION PROGRAM: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING CONTINUES TO BRING LEARNING AND FUN TO SOME OF OUR SMALLEST COMMUNITY MEMBERS. TODDLER EXPLORATION TIME (TET) CONTINUES TO BE A POPULAR PROGRAM, WITH 313 CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN FY 2024. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, 639 FAMILIES VISITED THE CONSERVATORY DURING OUR DISCOVERY GARDEN EXPLORATION TIME (DGET), WHERE CHILDREN CAN PLAY AND EXPLORE WITH EXTRA PLAY TOOLS FROM OUR SHED. IN FY 2024, FOPCON CONTINUED TO HOST ITS FREE LECTURE SERIES, GIVEN BY LOCAL AND STATEWIDE EXPERTS. ATTRACTING 333 LECTURE PARTICIPANTS, TOPICS RANGED FROM A CARNIVOROUS PLANT PRESENTATION JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN, TO GROWING ONIONS, TO SELECTING THE BEST NATIVE SHRUBS FOR OUR GARDENING ZONE. IN ADDITION TO LECTURES, WE WERE DELIGHTED TO HAVE OVER 100 PEOPLE ATTEND OUR SECOND (AND VERY SUCCESSFUL) SEED SWAP IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL SEED SWAP DAY. HELD ON THE LAST WEEKEND IN JANUARY, THIS SEED SWAP EVENT SERVES AS A REMINDER TO GARDENERS THAT SPRING IS ON ITS WAY. IN ADDITION TO ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH TRADING SEEDS, ANOTHER 112 PEOPLE CAME TO ONE OF OUR TWO PLANT AND TOOL EXCHANGES. THESE FREE EVENTS ENCOURAGE NEIGHBORS TO SHARE WHAT THEY DON'T NEED WITH OTHER PLANT LOVERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $33,506

TODAY THE FRIENDS OF THE OAK PARK CONSERVATORY OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON EXPANDING COMMUNITY INTEREST AND ENRICHING THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AT THE CONSERVATORY. FROM VOLUNTEERING TO...

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TODAY THE FRIENDS OF THE OAK PARK CONSERVATORY OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON EXPANDING COMMUNITY INTEREST AND ENRICHING THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AT THE CONSERVATORY. FROM VOLUNTEERING TO EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, TOURS AND CLASSES, THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY YEAR-ROUND. -WE PROVIDE THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO THE CONSERVATORY. -WE OFFER DOZENS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND GUIDED TOURS FOR ALL AGES. -WE PROVIDE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATORY IMPROVEMENTS AND PROGRAMS. MORE THAN $1.1 MILLION HAS BEEN DONATED TO DATE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $246,391
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $216
Other Revenue $-6,215
TOTAL REVENUE $240,392

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,958
Salaries & Benefits $79,280
Fundraising Expenses $25,970
Program Expenses $73,794
Other Expenses $38,763
TOTAL EXPENSES $123,001

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $240,392 $139,772 +0.7%
Expenses $123,001 $160,132 -0.2%
Net Income $117,391 $-20,360 -6.8%
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
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
3
Volunteers
188

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
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUE BOYER PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
INGA SIMITZ VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA CALLAHAN TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL EINHORN SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACI DEVINE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL DUDZIK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNIE ENGEL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY FIORITO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA HUNT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN KUNER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA NEUNER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY O'KIERSEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN OWENS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA PICCININI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEINO ROBINSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YOLANDA RUIZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA STRATTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHIE WALSH DIRECTOR 2.00
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 $240,392 $123,001 $191,426 $117,391
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