FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY

EIN: 452343580 501(c)(3) Environment

WHEATON, IL

Total Revenue
$401,649
Total Expenses
$402,632
Total Assets
$998,085
Net Assets
$884,370
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
ASHLEY GUEST
Phone
6308716400
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $402K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $884K represent 26 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE FRIENDS EXIST TO ADVANCE THE VISION OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS. THE MONEY IT COLLECTS THROUGH ITS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS HELPS THE DISTRICT MANAGE THE COUNTY'S PRAIRIES, WOODLANDS AND WETLANDS AND OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES COUNTYWIDE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $375,691

FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY PARTNERED WITH THE FOREST PRESERVE DITRICT OF DUPAGE TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN 2025: CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW DUPAGE...

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FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY PARTNERED WITH THE FOREST PRESERVE DITRICT OF DUPAGE TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN 2025: CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW DUPAGE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER; CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF NATURAL AREAS; SPECIES RECOVERY PROGRAMS; EDUCATION CENTERS AND PROGRAMS; PRESERVE AND RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,907

FRIENDS INVITED THE COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT SPECIES RECOVERY AT FOR THE LOVE OF WILDLIFE IN FEBRUARY AND HOSTED A SPECIAL VISIT TO THE URBAN STREAM RESEARCH CENTER IN MAY. MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE...

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FRIENDS INVITED THE COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT SPECIES RECOVERY AT FOR THE LOVE OF WILDLIFE IN FEBRUARY AND HOSTED A SPECIAL VISIT TO THE URBAN STREAM RESEARCH CENTER IN MAY. MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE OTHER ENGAGEMENT EVENTS OFFERED BY FRIENDS. FRIENDS BESTOWED ITS FIRST VOLUNTEER AWARDS AT ITS ANNUAL GATHERING IN NOVEMBER, CELEBRATING THE DEDICATION OF CURRENT VOLUNTEERS AND HONORING THE LEGACY OF DOROTHY HOGER, WHO ONCE LED WILDLIFE REHABILITATION AT THE DUPAGE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER (THEN KNOWN AS THE WILLOWBROOK WILDLIFE HAVEN).

Program 3
Expenses: $6,570

OTHER PROGRAMS

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $357,259
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $28,133
Other Revenue $16,257
TOTAL REVENUE $401,649

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $375,691
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $384,168
Other Expenses $26,941
TOTAL EXPENSES $402,632

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $401,649 $518,195 -0.2%
Expenses $402,632 $836,007 -0.5%
Net Income $-983 $-317,812 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
12

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
6
$175,674
Total Directors
13
$175,674
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JEANNINE KANNEGIESSER EX-OFFICIO 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $125,674
JEFF GAHRIS EX-OFFICIO 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $50,000
MIKE DYER BOARD CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY GUEST TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE KROHN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY LARSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM MURPHY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL SCHULTZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID STANG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE SUCHECKI SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT WATT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANETTE WELLS BOARD VICE C 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS WILLIAMS 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
2025 $401,649 $402,632 $998,085 $-983
2024 $518,195 $836,007 $888,615 $-317,812
2023 $533,402 $281,936 $1,200,012 $251,466
2022 $490,803 $303,404 $912,561 $187,399
2021 $213,663 $95,385 $724,863 $118,278
2020 $169,868 $225,064 $606,099 $-55,196
2019 $359,518 $133,004 $666,954 $226,514
2018 $132,920 $90,622 $434,267 $42,298
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