Nonprofit · EIN 45-2343580
FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY
Tax-exempt · WHEATON, IL 60189
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $401,649 | $402,632 | -$983 | $998,085 | $113,715 | $884,370 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $518,195 | $836,007 | -$317,812 | $888,615 | $2,949 | $885,666 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $533,402 | $281,936 | $251,466 | $1,200,012 | $1,532 | $1,198,480 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $357,259
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $28,133
- Net income from fundraising events
- $16,257
- Other revenue
- $16,257
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $375,691
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,340
- Program services (functional)
- $384,168
- Management and general (functional)
- $18,464
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $888,615
- Total assets, end of year
- $998,085
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $113,715
- Net assets, end of year
- $884,370
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $721,236
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $163,134
- Gross receipts
- $432,055
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2010
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEANNINE KANNEGIESSER | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $125,674 |
| JEFF GAHRIS | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $50,000 |
| MIKE DYER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY GUEST | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE KROHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY LARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID STANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE SUCHECKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT WATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANETTE WELLS | BOARD VICE C Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE ADDANTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN BATTLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PENNY CHANEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE DYER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF GAHRIS | EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY GUEST | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY LARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARL SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID STANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE SUCHECKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT WATT | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JEANETTE WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE ADDANTE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN BATTLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PENNY CHANEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE DYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY GUEST | BOARD TREASU Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY LARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARL SCHULTZ | BOARD SECRET Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID STANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE SUCHECKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT WATT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JEANETTE WELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3S580 NAPERVILLE RD, WHEATON, IL 60189-8761
- In care of
- % JACK HOGAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 3S580 Naperville Road, Wheaton IL 60189
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ASHLEY GUEST, 3S580 NAPERVILLE RD, WHEATON, IL 60189
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Kathi wagner, 3S580 Naperville Road, Wheaton IL 60189
- Signed the 990
- ASHLEY GUEST, TREASURER
- Phone
- (630) 871-6400
- Website
- WWW.DUPAGEFOREST.ORG/FRIENDS
- Return prepared by
- LAUTERBACH & AMEN LLP
Mission
THE FRIENDS EXIST TO ADVANCE THE VISION OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS. THE MONEY IT COLLECTS THROUGH ITS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS HELPS THE DISTRICT MANAGE THE COUNTY'S PRAIRIES, WOODLANDS AND WETLANDS AND OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES COUNTYWIDE.
Program accomplishments
- FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY PARTNERED WITH THE FOREST PRESERVE DITRICT OF DUPAGE TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN 2025: CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW DUPAGE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER; CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF NATURAL AREAS; SPECIES RECOVERY PROGRAMS; EDUCATION CENTERS AND PROGRAMS; PRESERVE AND RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS.Expenses $375,691 · grants $375,691
- FRIENDS INVITED THE COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT SPECIES RECOVERY AT FOR THE LOVE OF WILDLIFE IN FEBRUARY AND HOSTED A SPECIAL VISIT TO THE URBAN STREAM RESEARCH CENTER IN MAY. MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE OTHER ENGAGEMENT EVENTS OFFERED BY FRIENDS. FRIENDS BESTOWED ITS FIRST VOLUNTEER AWARDS AT ITS ANNUAL GATHERING IN NOVEMBER, CELEBRATING THE DEDICATION OF CURRENT VOLUNTEERS AND HONORING THE LEGACY OF DOROTHY HOGER, WHO ONCE LED WILDLIFE REHABILITATION AT THE DUPAGE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER (THEN KNOWN AS THE WILLOWBROOK WILDLIFE HAVEN).Expenses $1,907
- OTHER PROGRAMSExpenses $6,570
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2343580
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $998,085
- Income (IRS master file)
- $432,055
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $401,649 | $402,632 | $998,085 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $518,195 | $836,007 | $888,615 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $533,402 | $281,936 | $1,200,012 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $490,803 | $303,404 | $912,561 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Kathi wagner | December 31, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 45-2343580).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY is 45-2343580.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY 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 FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ASHLEY GUEST.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $401,649, expenses of $402,632 and total assets of $998,085 at year end.
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