Rafael Rosa, Executive Director at Lincoln Park Conservancy | lincolnparkconservancy.org
Rafael Rosa, Executive Director at Lincoln Park Conservancy | lincolnparkconservancy.org
This appropriation represents state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.
Founded in 1984, Lincoln Park Conservancy Center states that its mission is: “To preserve and enhance the inspiring beauty of Chicago's largest and most visited park.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $1,039,970 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $1,030,220 in contributions overall. It also reported $136,377 in non-cash contributions, such as donated goods or services, and $773,477 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Lincoln Park Conservancy Center had $1,770,790 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $680,927, indicating a significant 61.5% decline in overall holdings.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Lincoln Park Conservancy Center is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.
According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Amy R Ehrlich | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Amy S Findlay | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Andrea Christine Chadwick | Co-Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Buffie Berger | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Claire B Millet | Co-Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Danielle Hoeg | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Douglas Edward Widener | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Heidi Marie Suprenant | Director |
| 2024-2024 | ISABELLA CARPENTER | Director |
| 2024-2024 | James M Shuttleworth | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Joseph Michael Rumph | Co-Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Judith Weber | Vice President |
| 2024-2024 | Julie K Lenner | Interim Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Julie Smith Jahn | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Kelly Janice N Small | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Laurence M Leive | Co-Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Linda Baker | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Margee Elias | Co-Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Maria Van Rijn | Director |
| 2024-2024 | MATT C PREWITT | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Melinda T Munson | Co-Chair |
| 2024-2024 | Nora Davis Day | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Norman X Raidl | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Paul Zuber | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Rafael Rosa | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Stephanie Etzig | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Stuart A Reid | President |
| 2024-2024 | Tom Buchanan | Treasurer/Sect |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lori Heather Mitchell | Docent - Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool | - |
| 2017 | Luciana Bonifazi | Development And Communications Assistant | - |
| 2016 | Emily Walsh | Outdoor Wedding Supervisor And Office Assistant | - |
| 2015 | Matthew E Evans | Restoration Intern | - |
| 2014 | Kiley Heth | Restoration Assistant | - |
| 2014 | Michael Boehm | Summer Restoration Intern | - |
| 2013 | Chet Odie Gresham | Site Manager And Volunteer Coordinator | - |
| 2012 | Caitlin Mcmahon | Restoration Assistant | - |
| 2006 | Mary S Prahl | Communication And Membership Manager | - |
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