Mission Statement
Friends of the Forest Preserves unites people to protect, promote, and care for the forest preserves in Cook County. As the only independent nonprofit organization focused on the forest preserves in Cook County, Illinois, we work to safeguard and improve the 70,000 acres of forest preserves for all of us and generations to come.
Financial Overview — FY 2023
$4.1M
Total Revenue
$3.3M
Total Expenses
$2.0M
Net Assets
191
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
82.5%
Fundraising Efficiency
0.0%
Operating Reserve
7.29x
Liability-to-Asset
33.3%
Revenue Diversification
61.0%
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
26 / 1000
Financial
62
Reliability
45
Effectiveness
10
Impact
Financial Strength (30%)
0
Reliability & Transparency (20%)
62
Program Effectiveness (25%)
45
Impact & Outcomes (25%)
10
0 programs
IRS Verified 90% Data Complete
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.1M | $3.3M | $2.0M | 82.5% | 191 |
| 2022 | $3.1M | $3.4M | N/A | — | 229 |
| 2021 | $3.8M | $3.1M | N/A | — | 258 |
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