Forest & Found NFP

EIN: 464641481 501(c)(3) Human Services

Lake Forest, IL

Total Revenue
$254,406
Total Expenses
$280,128
Total Assets
$48,461
Net Assets
$46,181
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Diana Durkes
Phone
8474821705
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Forest & Found NFP, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $254K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $280K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

Distribute to charitable organizations the net proceeds generated by thrift store operations.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $43,249
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $211,157
TOTAL REVENUE $254,406

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $136,000
Salaries & Benefits $87,327
Fundraising Expenses $11,566
Program Expenses $249,575
Other Expenses $56,801
TOTAL EXPENSES $280,128

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $254,406 $229,290 +0.1%
Expenses $280,128 $226,417 +0.2%
Net Income $-25,722 $2,873 -10.0%
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
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
1
Volunteers
20

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
3
$81,120
Total Directors
6
$81,120
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Diana Durkes wages for store manage President 040.00
Officer Director
$81,120 $0 $81,120
Rich Foss Secretary 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Pam Leach Treasurer 004.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sherry Arthur Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cheryl Garamoni Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rosemary Troxel Director 004.00
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 $254,406 $280,128 $48,461 $-25,722
2024 $229,290 $226,417 $73,434 $2,873
2023 $218,730 $218,969 $70,868 $-239
2022 $389,524 $416,767 $70,532 $-27,243
2021 $409,038 $377,539 $97,734 $31,499
2020 $275,038 $279,783 $67,296 $-4,745
2019 $298,893 $297,828 $71,333 $1,065
2018 $214,276 $185,738 $71,355 $28,538
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