Friends of Conservation - Friends
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Friends of Conservation - Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Plainfield, Illinois, registered in 1989, with $366,238 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
11308 S Highland Dr, Plainfield, IL, 60585 EIN 36-3561971 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$366K
▲ 115.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$427K
Net assets
$56K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Friends of Conservation - Friends— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -17% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Friends of Conservation - Friends: 2 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Friends of Conservation - Friends— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Friends of Conservation - Friends: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 11308 S Highland Dr, Plainfield, IL, 60585
- City
- Plainfield
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $341K (FY2014) to $366K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $133KNet assets $56K
Operating margin
-16.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$189K
Total liabilities
$133K
Net assets
$56K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $366,238▲115% | $426,765▲115% | $56,237▼50.6% | $188,937▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $170,193▼36.0% | $198,952▲31.1% | $113,935▼12.3% | $182,122▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $266,048▲14.3% | $151,805▼21.2% | $129,897▲750% | $193,110▲64.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $232,674▲30.7% | $192,579▼10.5% | $15,287▲159% | $117,759▲49.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $177,959▼30.7% | $215,090▼20.2% | -$25,957▼142% | $78,862▼13.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $256,655▲47.7% | $269,657▲18.9% | $61,781▼19.0% | $91,548▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $173,769▼25.8% | $226,853▼4.7% | $76,273▼40.1% | $88,777▼40.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $234,045▲7.3% | $237,945▲4.5% | $127,252▼2.2% | $148,743▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $218,085▼36.0% | $227,785▼16.9% | $130,162▼7.0% | $165,673▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $340,797 | $274,125 | $139,943 | $199,815 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $229K total
10 grants to Friends of Conservation - Friends totaling $229K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $140,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $12,550 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $7,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,050 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $9,634 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2020 | $15,654 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Environment & animal welfare | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $16,050 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General support | 2016 | $500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Conservation - Friends a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of Conservation - Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3561971, based in Plainfield, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of Conservation - Friends's EIN?
- Friends of Conservation - Friends's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3561971.
- How much revenue does Friends of Conservation - Friends report?
- Friends of Conservation - Friends reported $366,238 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of Conservation - Friends have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of Conservation - Friends C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of Conservation - Friends (EIN 36-3561971) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.