Illinois Conservation Foundation

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jenny Vaughn

Phone

2177852003

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Illinois Conservation Foundation, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

The role of the Illinois Conservation Foundation and its partners is to preserve and enhance our natural resources by supporting and fostering ecological, educational and recreational program for the benefit of all people now and for generations to come.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $789,615

The Illinois Conservation Foundation enhances and preserves Illinois' natural habitats, historic sites, river and stream corridors, state parks, forests and fish and wildlife areas. The Foundation...

The Illinois Conservation Foundation enhances and preserves Illinois' natural habitats, historic sites, river and stream corridors, state parks, forests and fish and wildlife areas. The Foundation manages 750 acres in northern Illinois being utilized as a youth conservation center. The property includes a lodge, learning center, hunting, and camping areas.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,081,694

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $36,092

Other Revenue $36,270

TOTAL REVENUE $1,154,056

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,000

Salaries & Benefits $410,187

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $789,615

Other Expenses $851,972

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,282,159

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,154,056	$1,235,945	-0.1%
Expenses	$1,282,159	$1,165,932	+0.1%
Net Income	$-128,103	$70,013	-2.8%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

261

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

$130,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Ryan Anderson	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Natalie Finnie	Chairman	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Bill Cullerton Jr	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Ruffolo	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Hillstrom	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Robert Russell	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Trip Banks	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mick Wanless	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Bennett	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Yilk	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Ettinger	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$130,000	$0	$130,000

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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$1,154,056	$1,282,159	$7,297,510	$-128,103
2023	$1,235,945	$1,165,932	$7,113,214	$70,013
2022	$1,856,875	$1,067,444	$6,869,069	$789,431
2021	$1,454,407	$860,708	$7,122,163	$593,699
2020	$826,996	$1,380,458	$6,541,205	$-553,462
2019	$939,682	$928,753	$7,000,786	$10,929
2018	$837,695	$811,650	$6,987,023	$26,045