Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7193086 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$41K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Nachusa Grasslands | Franklin Grove, IL | General | $6,000 |
| Citizens for Conservation Inc | Barrington, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Chicago Academy of Sciences | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Natural Land Institute | Rockford, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation | Castle Rock, CO | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves | Northbrook, IL | General | $4,000 |
| Island Conservation | Santa Cruz, CA | General | $3,000 |
| The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium | Dubuque, IA | General | $2,000 |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN | General | $2,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves | Libertyville, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy | Forest Knolls, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $90,800 | 10 |
| 2023 | $44,817 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349104103
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7193086
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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