| Recipient | State | IRC section | Cash grant | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRIC | IL | — | $2.4M | — |
| LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRIC | IL | — | $1.4M | — |
| The Lake Country Forest Preserve District EIN 366009339 | IL | Government Unit | $1.1M | Among other initiatives, grants to the district to help restore Grainger Woods and other forest preserves to their natural state; to help improve public access to and enjoyment of preserves, such as Grassy Lake; to present new exhibitions and programs at the Lake County Discovery Museum, Greenbelt Cultural Center, and Independence Grove; to advance digitization of the Curt Teich Postcard Archives and cataloging of the Lake County History Archives; and to provide free or significantly reduced-cost education programs throughout Lake County, such as the Science First in Lake County educational program for youth from low-income communities. |
| THE LAKE COUNTRY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT EIN 366009339 | IL | — | $683K | THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDED TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL WAYS FOR THE COMMUNITY TO PARTNER IN THE MISSION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT. THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES ARE CHARITABLE, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION SHALL WITHIN THESE PURPOSES RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS, RAISE FUNDS, AND MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT. THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS THAT HELP THE DISTRICT ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION, HELPING TO ACQUIRE AND RESTORE ITS LANDS FOR THE 3.5 MILLION VISITORS IT SERVES. |
| LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRIC EIN 366009339 | IL | GOV | $663K | PROJECTS & PROGRAMS |
| The Lake Country Forest Preserve District EIN 366009339 | IL | — | $599K | The Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, was founded to provide meaningful ways for the community to partner in the mission of the Lake County Forest Preserve District. The Preservation Foundation's purposes are charitable, literary, scientific, and educational within the meaning of the code section 501(c)(3). More specifically, the Preservation Foundation shall within these purposes receive and administer funds, raise funds, and make distributions to or for the benefit of the Lake County Forest Preserve District. The Preservation Foundation provides funds that help the district accomplish its mission, helping to acquire and restore its lands for the 3.5 million visitors it serves. |
| LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRIC | IL | — | $422K | — |
| THE LAKE COUNTRY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT EIN 366009339 | IL | 501(C)(1) | $385K | THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES, A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS FOUNDED TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL WAYS FOR THE COMMUNITY TO PARTNER IN THE MISSION OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT. THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES ARE CHARITABLE, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION SHALL WITHIN THESE PURPOSES RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS, RAISE FUNDS, AND MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT. THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS THAT HELP THE DISTRICT ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION, HELPING TO ACQUIRE AND RESTORE ITS LANDS FOR THE 3.5 MILLION VISITORS IT SERVES. |
| LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRIC | IL | — | $326K | — |