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The Chicago Parks Foundation ("CPF") seeks to preserve Chicago's public parks, enhance the park visitor experience, and build a community dedicated to conserving the parks for a healthier lifestyle and improved quality of life for our communities today and for future generations. The CPF is dedicated to protecting Chicago parks, making them relevant and accessible for all communities, and instilling a sense of stewardship.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$4.9M
Program Spending
92%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$4M
Total Expenses
▼$2.6M
Total Assets
$10.3M
Total Liabilities
▼$421.6K
Net Assets
$9.9M
Officer Compensation
→$257.5K
Other Salaries
$331.4K
Investment Income
$417.5K
Fundraising
▼$560.6K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
1
Clean Audits
1
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.1M | No | 2025-09-30 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.1M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
990-N (e-Postcard) Filing History
This organization files simplified Form 990-N (annual gross receipts ≤ $50,000).
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $4.9M | $4M | $2.6M | $10.3M | $9.9M |
| 2023 | $4.3M | $3.6M | $4.3M | $10M | $7.6M |
| 2022 | $4.2M | $3.5M | $2.6M | $8.1M | $7.5M |
| 2021 | $4.3M | $4.1M | $2.1M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Michael Smith | Board Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Sheehan | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Michael Smith
Board Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Karen Sheehan
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willa Lang | Executive Director | 40 | $257.5K | $0 | $0 | $257.5K |
Willa Lang
Executive Director
$257.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$257.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Traubert | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Mackenzie | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Manisha Kaul | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark-Hans Richer | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Jacobson | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Roling | Board Member |
Bryan Traubert
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Katherine Mackenzie
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Manisha Kaul
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $6.3M |
| $5.9M |
| 2020 | $4.5M | $4.5M | $3.6M | $5.9M | $3.7M |
| 2016 | $2.3M | $2.3M | $2.6M | $2.8M | $2.7M |
| 2014 | $2.2M | $2.2M | $661.8K | $1.7M | $1.6M |
| 2013 | $835.4K | $833.7K | $738.7K | $133.6K | $97.3K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | — |
| 2018 | 990 | — |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | — |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Sagar Pandya | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mark-Hans Richer
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Matthew Jacobson
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Matthew Roling
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sagar Pandya
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0