Civic Intelligence

Forest Preserve Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 26-2497213

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Jun 22, 2016

Organization Profilewww.forestpreservefoundation.org
69 W WashingtonChicago, IL 60602

(312) 603-8349

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.26x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

20th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$119,180

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 24.9% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-41%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

99%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

Down

$160,709

Down $111,760 (-41%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$119,694

Down $50,436 (-30%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$41,015

Down $61,324 (-60%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Up

$478,829

Up $238,194 (+99%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$529,265

Up $192,292 (+57%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

-$50,436

Up $45,902 (+48%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2013: $276,470Liabilities 2013: $10,002Net Assets 2013: $266,4682013Assets 2014: $272,469Liabilities 2014: $102,339Net Assets 2014: $170,1302014Assets 2015: $160,709Liabilities 2015: $41,015Net Assets 2015: $119,6942015Assets 2016: $90,215Liabilities 2016: $26,148Net Assets 2016: $64,0672016Assets 2017: $224,717Liabilities 2017: $118,827Net Assets 2017: $105,8902017Assets 2018: $725,584Liabilities 2018: $18,342Net Assets 2018: $707,2422018Assets 2019: $354,766Liabilities 2019: $21,669Net Assets 2019: $333,0972019Assets 2020: $323,216Liabilities 2020: $55,297Net Assets 2020: $267,9192020Assets 2021: $653,650Liabilities 2021: $167,196Net Assets 2021: $486,4542021Assets 2022: $527,081Liabilities 2022: $112,639Net Assets 2022: $414,4422022Assets 2023: $384,714Liabilities 2023: $7,982Net Assets 2023: $376,7322023Assets 2024: $381,541Liabilities 2024: $4,300Net Assets 2024: $377,2412024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$160,709
Liabilities$41,015
Net Assets$119,694
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2013: $390,702Expenses 2013: $171,567Net Income 2013: $219,1352013Revenue 2014: $240,635Expenses 2014: $336,973Net Income 2014: -$96,3382014Revenue 2015: $478,829Expenses 2015: $529,265Net Income 2015: -$50,4362015Revenue 2016: $456,419Expenses 2016: $512,046Net Income 2016: -$55,6272016Revenue 2017: $516,666Expenses 2017: $474,843Net Income 2017: $41,8232017Revenue 2018: $1,250,489Expenses 2018: $648,916Net Income 2018: $601,5732018Revenue 2019: $554,155Expenses 2019: $928,300Net Income 2019: -$374,1452019Revenue 2020: $544,794Expenses 2020: $609,972Net Income 2020: -$65,1782020Revenue 2021: $711,510Expenses 2021: $593,232Net Income 2021: $118,2782021Revenue 2022: $662,153Expenses 2022: $734,165Net Income 2022: -$72,0122022Revenue 2023: $617,768Expenses 2023: $655,478Net Income 2023: -$37,7102023Revenue 2024: $520,535Expenses 2024: $520,026Net Income 2024: $5092024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$478,829
Expenses$529,265
Net Income-$50,436
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Jun 22, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$527,584
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to support the protection and restoration of native habitats within the Forest Preserves of Cook County and work to connect all residents, especially youth, with this great natural resource. The Foundation, which is its own 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, works to raise funds to enable the developing and launching of programs that are otherwise beyond the capacity of tax dollars. By developing partnerships with individual donors, foundations and corporations, we protect native biological diversity, build public awareness and enhance outdoor experiences for present and future generations of Cook County residents.

Our mission is to engage in protecting and restoring the treasured natural habitats with the Forest Preserve of Cook County and to enhance outdoor experiences of all communities.The Foundation, which is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, encourages and administers private gifts to further the Forest Preserve of Cook County's mission and goals.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$268,830$126,314▼ $142,516
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$4,000-
Accounts Receivable-$3,250-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,214$1,094▼ $1,120
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$417$201▼ $216
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$272,469$160,709▼ $111,760
Other Assets Total$1,008$25,850▲ $24,842
Liabilities
Grants Payable$84,500$25,000▼ $59,500
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$17,839$16,015▼ $1,824
Total Liabilities$102,339$41,015▼ $61,324
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$169,122$89,844▼ $79,278
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,008$29,850▲ $28,842
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$170,130$119,694▼ $50,436
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$272,469$160,709▼ $111,760

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$201$450$651
Other Assets Org$25,850--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Shelley A DavisPresidentFT$113,538$5,642$119,180

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Albert PritchettDirector
Arnold RandallDirector
Dr Stuart Strahl Vice ChairDirector
Dr Thomas FisherDirector
Eleanor GrummanDirector
Ewa WeirDirector
Howard Learner TreasurerDirector
Jackie LoeweDirector
Jim LawDirector
Nickol HackettDirector
Stuart A Cohn SecretaryDirector
Tom Livingston ChairDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$350,159
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$18
Other Revenue
$128,652
All Other Contributions
$200,159
Change in Net Assets
$-50,436

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$478,829
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$478,829
Total Revenue per Form 990
$478,829
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$250,629
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$182,363
Other Expenses$96,273
Total Fundraising Expense$43,286
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$250,629--$250,629
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$43,003$43,003$27,159$113,165
Other Salaries and Wages$24,656$24,656-$49,312
Fees for Services Other$8,747$34,655-$43,402
Occupancy$9,285$9,285$5,830$24,400
Payroll Taxes$5,761$5,761$2,101$13,623
Fees for Services Accounting$1,617$6,285$1,015$8,917
Pension Plan Contributions$2,456$2,456$1,351$6,263
Insurance$1,333$3,024$836$5,193
Advertising--$3,500$3,500
Office Expenses$119$2,043$868$3,030
Travel$646$1,409$301$2,356
Other Expenses$520$1,230$325$1,230
Depreciation Depletion-$216-$216
Total Functional Expenses$348,847$137,132$43,286$529,265

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$529,265
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$529,265
Total Expenses per Form 990$529,265
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Forest Preserve Dist of CCChicago, IL-Social and Educational$250,629
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$177,407
Fundraising Direct Expenses$48,755
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Golf Outing$169,080$169,080$4,786$164,294
YP Spring$6,335$6,335$634$5,701
Total Events$175,415$175,415$48,499$126,916
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Form 990 will be distributed to the Board of Directors as a part of its Finance Committee report.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The Organization annually distributes the policy to Board members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The President's performance is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. The President is responsible for performance reviews of staff and review and renewal of contracts and vendors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The Foundation's Audit and Annual Report of Donors is published on the Foundation's website annually.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Forest Preserve Foundation Inc
EIN
26-2497213
Phone
3126038349
Address
69 W Washington, Chicago, IL 60602

Signing Officer

Name
Shelley A Davis
Title
President
Signed
2016-06-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
4
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
K Nussbaum & Associates LLC
Address
PO BOX 425, RICHMOND, VT 05477-0425
Preparer
Kenneth M Nussbaum
Phone
8022649629
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$160,709
Liabilities
$41,015
Net assets
$119,694
Revenue
$478,829
Expenses
$529,265
Net income
-$50,436
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.52$0.52$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.01$0.38$0.62$0.66$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.11$0.41$0.66$0.73$0.07
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.17$0.49$0.71$0.59$0.12
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.06$0.27$0.54$0.61$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.02$0.33$0.55$0.93$0.37
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.02$0.71$1.25$0.65$0.60
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.12$0.11$0.52$0.47$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.03$0.06$0.46$0.51$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.04$0.12$0.48$0.53$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.10$0.17$0.24$0.34$0.10
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.01$0.27$0.39$0.17$0.22