SINCE ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN 1967, THE ASSOCIATION HAS ACQUIRED, PRESERVED AND MAINTAINED OVER 930 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 20 MILES OF WALKING TRAILS WHICH ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YEAR ROUND.THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES NATURALIST-LED ENVIRONMENTAL ENGAGEMENTS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN & SPECIAL WORKSHOPS OFFERED TO CHILDREN, ADULTS & FAMILIES. OUR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGAGEMENT 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. ASSOCIATION ALSO COOPERATES WITH SEVERAL INSTITUTIONS PROMOTE THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF OUR PRESERVES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $755
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Median to 75th percentilevs Environment peers in Illinois | $161k | — | — | $755 | $162k $173k |
Vice President - Developme Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $126k $135k |
Controller 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $102k $109k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at LAKE FOREST OPEN LANDS ASSOCIATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 20%
from 2023
From $135k in 2023 to $162k in 2024.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 20% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 112%.
- Board Vice President pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024.
- Controller pay rose 2% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about LAKE FOREST OPEN LANDS ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LAKE FOREST OPEN LANDS ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of LAKE FOREST OPEN LANDS ASSOCIATION received $161,680 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LAKE FOREST OPEN LANDS ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LAKE FOREST OPEN LANDS ASSOCIATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at LAKE FOREST OPEN LANDS ASSOCIATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are LAKE FOREST OPEN LANDS ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, LAKE FOREST OPEN LANDS ASSOCIATION reported $8.9M in total revenue and $2.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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