Lake Forest Open Lands Association
Lake Forest Open Lands Association
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About this organization
Mission
The preservation and maintenance of open lands, to promote a connection between the community and the land within and to provide naturalist-led environmental education to school children and special workshops to children, adults, and families.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Since its establishment in 1967, the association has acquired, preserved and maintained over 800 acres of local native landscapes including prairies, savannas, ravines, woodlands and wetlands for the benefit and enjoyment of the entire community. we continue our efforts to restore the land to its historical landscape and maintain these critical habitats. in addition, to promote a connection between the community and the land within it, our preserves are home to over 12 miles of walking trails which are open to the public year round.the association also provides naturalist-led environmental education to school children and special workshops offered to children, adults and families. our environmental education programs are designed to develop an understanding of and a love and respect for the natural world around us by including hands-on, participatory activities in a natural setting. the association also cooperates with several institut promote the scientific study of our preserves.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “The preservation and maintenance of open lands, to promote a connection between the community and the land within and to provide naturalist-led environmental education to school children and special workshops to children, adults and families.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is IL, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 350 NORTH WAUKEGAN ROAD, LAKE FOREST, IL, 60045.
- The form of the non-profit reports 35 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $4,204,938.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1967.
- The organization pays $935,736 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $682,968 in fundraising expenses.
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