Friends of the Forest Preserves

Public charity

DBA: % BENJAMIN COX

Environment · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-4519273

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About

Conservation of the forest preserves in COOK county

In care of Benjamin COX

Donations are tax-deductible

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31

Revenue

$3.1M

Expenses

$3.5M

Assets

$2.9M

Liabilities

$849K

Financial history

$4.1M$2.0M$0

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RevenueExpenses

Latest FY2024: $3.1M · Peak FY2023: $4.1M · Avg: $3.1M

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Address

411 S Wells ST STE 800

Chicago, IL, 60607-391

Governance

Voting board members18

Independent members18

Conflict-of-interest policyYes

Whistleblower policyYes

Doc-retention policyYes

Audit committeeYes

990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo

Equity-based compNo

Supplemental retirement planNo

Compensation committeeYes

Board approved compYes

Initial contract exceptionNo

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