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Nonprofit · EIN 37-1340071

ILLINOIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702

Financials

$1.2M$1.2M2022$1.2M$1.3M2023$1.2M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ILLINOIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,219,968$1,193,746$26,222$7,533,073$25,650$7,507,423
June 30, 2024990$1,154,056$1,282,159-$128,103$7,297,510$59,476$7,238,034
June 30, 2023990$1,235,945$1,165,932$70,013$7,113,214$66,125$7,047,089
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,100,889
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$72,733
Net gain from sales of assets
-$26
Net income from sales of inventory
$45,259
Other revenue
$46,346

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$16,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$114,427
Other salaries and wages
$198,895
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$352,417
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$16
Accounting fees
$81,433
Occupancy
$19,276
Travel
$4,327
Depreciation
$112,516
Program services (functional)
$755,376
Management and general (functional)
$438,370

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,297,510
Total assets, end of year
$7,533,073
Total liabilities, end of year
$25,650
Net assets, end of year
$7,507,423
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,396,761
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,075,135
Net assets with donor restrictions
$5,432,288
Gross receipts
$1,219,994
Employees
6
Volunteers
261
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
IL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jenny VaughnExecutive Director
Officer
40$74,754
Natalie FinnieChairman and Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Ryan AndersonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
William CullertonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Trip BanksDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mike HillstromDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mike RuffoloDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert C RussellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Peter SkoseyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mick WanlessDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Scott YilkDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kirsten PowersDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Steve EttingerExecutive Director
Officer
40$130,000
Ryan AndersonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Natalie FinnieChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Bill Cullerton JrTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Mike RuffoloDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mike HillstromDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dr Robert RussellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Trip BanksDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mick WanlessDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Tom BennettDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Scott YilkDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Steve EttingerExecutive Director
Officer
40$127,894
Ryan AndersonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Natalie FinnieChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Bill Cullerton JrTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Mike RuffoloDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mike HillstromDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dr Robert RussellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Trip BanksDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mick WanlessDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Tom BennettDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1 NATURAL RESOURCES WAY, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702-1270
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jenny Vaughn, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702
Signed the 990
Jenny Vaughn, Executive Director
Phone
(217) 785-2003
Return prepared by
ECK SCHAFER & PUNKE LLP

Mission

The role of the Illinois Conservation Foundation and its partners is to preserve and enhance our natural resources by supporting and fostering ecological, educational and recreational program for the benefit of all people now and for generations to come.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Illinois Conservation Foundation enhances and preserves Illinois' natural habitats, historic sites, river and stream corridors, state parks, forests and fish and wildlife areas. The Foundation manages 750 acres in northern Illinois being utilized as a youth conservation center. The property includes a lodge, learning center, hunting, and camping areas.
    Expenses $755,376 · grants $16,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
37-1340071
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1995
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,533,073
Income (IRS master file)
$1,219,994

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,219,968$1,193,746$7,533,073IRS
990June 2024$1,154,056$1,282,159$7,297,510XML
990June 2023$1,235,945$1,165,932$7,113,214XML
990June 2022$1,856,875$1,067,444$6,869,069IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 37-1340071).

Questions about ILLINOIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ILLINOIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ILLINOIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION is 37-1340071.
Is ILLINOIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to ILLINOIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ILLINOIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ILLINOIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ILLINOIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ILLINOIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jenny Vaughn.
Who are the officers and directors of ILLINOIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,754 (Jenny Vaughn, Executive Director).
How much revenue does ILLINOIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,219,968, expenses of $1,193,746 and total assets of $7,533,073 at year end.

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