NonprofitsChicago Parks Foundation

Recreation & Sports

Chicago Parks Foundation

CHICAGO, IL

Total revenue

$4.9M

Total expenses

$2.6M

Net assets

$9.9M

Grants received

$11.0M

141 grants

EIN

454866050

Tax year

2024

Mission

The Chicago Parks Foundation ("CPF") seeks to preserve Chicago's public parks, enhance the park visitor experience, and build a community dedicated to conserving the parks for a healthier lifestyle and improved quality of life for our communities today and for future generations. The CPF is dedicated to protecting Chicago parks, making them relevant and accessible for all communities, and instilling a sense of stewardship.

Programs

3 programs

Advisory Councils and Fiscal Partners

Expenses: $443K

Park Enhancement

Expenses: $270K

Community Organization

Expenses: $396K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$4.0M
Program service revenue$3K
Investment income$418K
Other revenue$460K
Total revenue$4.9M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$682K
Fundraising$87K
Other expenses$1.9M
Total expenses$2.6M
Total assets$10.3M
Net assets$9.9M

People

10 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Michael Smith

Board Chair

Board

2 hrs/wk

Karen Sheehan

Secretary

Board

2 hrs/wk

Bryan Traubert

Board Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Matthew Roling

Board Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Matthew Jacobson

Board Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Sagar Pandya

Board Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Katherine Mackenzie

Board Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Mark-Hans Richer

Board Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Manisha Kaul

Board Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Willa Lang

Executive Director

Staff

$257K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 141 of 141

FromAmountPurposeYear
$400K
General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.
2024
$243K
YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLNESS
2024
$200K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$155K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$50K
PERENNIAL GARDEN MAINTENANCE
2024
$12K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$10K
GRANT TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION AND CHROMEBOOKS, DESKS AND MURAL FOR TEEN CENTER
2024
$10K
Civic & Social
2024
$10K
UNRESTRICTED
2024
$10K
ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION
2024
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE.
2024
$5K
Oz Park Fund
2024
$3K
UNRESTRICTED
2024
$2K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$2K
General Operating Support
2024
$700
MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT)
2024
$500
UNRESTRICTED
2024
$375
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE
2024
$350
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
2024
$1.5M
General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.Donated 1 share of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A) stock @ average price of $543,138.50 per share on 12/22/2023Cash amount $956,861.50
2023
$233K
TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
2023
$218K
YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLNESS
2023
$120K
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
2023
$100K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$100K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$53K
PERENNIAL GARDEN MAINTENANCE AND PDTA
2023
$21K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$11K
SPORTS/LEISURE
2023
$10K
UNRESTRICTED
2023
$10K
Civic & Social
2023
$8K
COMED GREEN REGION 2024 GRANT - ECKHART PARK'S JENS JENSEN PRAIRIE GARDENS
2023
$6K
UPKEEP OF MEMORIAL GARDEN
2023
$5K
TO SUPPORT RESTORATION OF
2023
$2K
TO HELP SUPPORT OPERATIONS
2023
$1K
SAME AS ORGANIZATION 1
2023
$1K
General Operating Support
2023
$875
MATCHING GIFTS
2023
$625
MATCHING GIFTS
2023
$500
GENERAL FUNDING FOR THE PERIOD
2023
$375
In support of general operations.
2023
$250
MATCHING GIFTS
2023
$125
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$25
GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE
2023
$1.5M
General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.Donated 10,000 shs of Ross Stores, Inc(ROST)stock @ average price of $117.62 per share on 12/06/2022Cash amount $323,800.00
2022
$100K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$94K
Weaving a Cultural Stewardship Ecosystem
2022
$56K
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
2022
$50K
PERENNIAL GARDEN RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE
2022
$50K
Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support
2022
$50K
support for park rejuvenation project at Lakeview and Fullerton Parkway, 2022 Financial Assistance Fund, support for Diversey Harbor Community Garden, General Operating Support
2022
$26K
TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
2022
$18K
ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS
2022
$11K
UPKEEP OF MEMORIAL GARDEN
2022
$10K
Civic & Social
2022
$9K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$6K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$6K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2022
$6K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$4K
Charitable
2022
$3K
TO HELP SUPPORT OPERATIONS
2022
$2K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1K
FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2022
$945
In support of general operations
2022
$735
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
2022
$500
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$250
TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
2022
$80
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2022
$80
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2022
$25
EMPLOYEE MATCHING
2022
$100K
General Support
2021
$78K
INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY OF YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS TO DISADVANTAGED YOUTH
2021
$42K
ADAPTIVE WINTER AND SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMMING EXPENSES
2021
$34K
General operating support
2021
$34K
General operating support
2021
$29K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$29K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$20K
Pitch in for the Parks Sponsorship
2021
$8K
Community Grants September 2021
2021
$7K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
$5K
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
2021
$2K
in support of general operations.
2021
$2K
In support of general operations.
2021
$250
FOR CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
2021
$1.4M
COVID-19 DONATION
2020
$415K
FOR INNER-CITY HOOPS, YOUTH BASEBALL AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS PROGRAMS; AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$150K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$125K
AIDS GARDEN CHICAGO
2020
$125K
Chicago Citywide Cultural Center Ecosystem
2020
$32K
General Support
2020
$30K
CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT - EXHIBITION
2020
$25K
TRACE COMMUNITY CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP
2020
$14K
CHARITABLE
2020
$7K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$7K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$5K
UPKEEP OF MEMORIAL GARDEN
2020
$5K
Community Garden
2020
$400
General Operating Support
2020
$400
GENERAL PURPOSE
2020
$200
PRESERVE PUBLIC PARKS
2020
$1.4M
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$141K
TO SUPPORT SKINNER BARK PARK, BUILDING COMMUNITY COHESION, AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2019
$65K
Diamond Project and General Support
2019
$10K
Assist with various programs
2019
$148K
GENERAL SUPPORT OF PARK PROGRAMS
2018
$100K
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$10K
Unrestricted
2018
$500
FOUNDATION FUND
2018
$250
GENERAL SUPPORT
2018
$170
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$150
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2018
$25
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$153K
MAGGIE DALEY PARK
2017
$7K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2017

Funded by

$11.0M from 87 funders · 141 grants · 2017–2024

Kovler Family Foundation

$3.4M · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$1.5M · 6 grants · 2019–2023

The Clara Lionel Foundation

$1.4M · 1 grant · 2020

Robert R Mccormick Foundation

$875K · 3 grants · 2020–2024

The Chicago Community Trust

$688K · 8 grants · 2017–2023

Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund

$250K · 2 grants · 2020–2022

Ishbia Family Foundation Inc

$233K · 1 grant · 2023

Walder Foundation

$219K · 2 grants · 2020–2022

Details

EIN454866050
NTEE codeN11
Subsection03
Ruling date2012-10
Formed2012
Employees7
Volunteers9
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