The Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, advances the vision of the Forest Preserve District through philanthropic endeavors. The money it collects through its fundraising efforts helps the District manage the county's prairies, woodlands and wetlands and offer educational and recreational activities countywide.
For more information about the Friends, contact the Fundraising & Development office at 630-933-7097 or fundraising@dupageforest.org.
You can make a tax-deductible gift one of several ways.
With your tax-deductible donation of $100 or more, you'll become a part of the Friends of the Forest Preserve District's Ambassadors Circle, which offers wonderful forest preserve experiences and benefits based on your level of support.
Donors who contribute $100 or more in one year automatically become part of this exclusive group, which receives special recognition, offers and updates as well as invitations to Ambassadors Circle-only programs, experiences and receptions.
| Benefits | Friend | Guardian | Steward | Benefactor | Visionary |
| $100 – $249 | $250 – $499 | $500 – $1,499 | $1,500 – 3,499 | $3,500 and Above | |
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Special gift |
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Recognition in the annual report |
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| Subscription to The Conservationist magazine | • | • | • | • | • |
| Subscription to the Friends e-newsletter | • | • | • | • | • |
| Ticket to the hospitality area at Family Field Day in May | • | • | • | • | |
| Ticket to the hospitality area at the Danada Fall Festival in October | • | • | • | • | |
| Invitations to exclusive programs, lectures, tours, hikes and sneak previews not open to the general public | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |
| Engraved leaf on the donor tree at at Forest Preserve District headquarters | • | • | • | ||
| Invitations to donor-appreciation programs | • | • | • | ||
| Private tour for four of a forest preserve habitat restoration or building project | • | • | |||
| Customized naturalist-led expedition for four at a forest preserve | • |
The Friends accepts financial and in-kind donations from individuals, corporations and groups that support DuPage forest preserves, programs and projects. For a complete listing of our annual donors and completed projects, download our recent annual report (PDF).
We take pride in our financial stewardship of the funds entrusted to us by our donors, not-for-profit organizations and other constituents. Copies of our independent auditor reports can be obtained at fundraising@dupageforest.org.
2017 Form 990-EZ (PDF)
2016 Form 990-EZ (PDF)
2015 Form 990-EZ (PDF)
2014 Form 990-EZ (PDF)
2013 Form 990-EZ (PDF)
Contact the Forest Preserve District’s Fundraising & Development office at 630-933-7097 or fundraising@dupageforest.org.
Annual Report 2017 (PDF)
Annual Report 2016 (PDF)
Annual Report 2015 (PDF)
Annual Report 2014 (PDF)
Please choose the way in which you would like to support the work of the Friends today!
3S580 Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Visitor Services
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed Saturday, Sunday
and select holidays
Phone: 630-933-7200
Police: 630-933-7240
Email: forest@dupageforest.org
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Help keep our forest preserves beautiful and safe places. If you have a concern, let us know.
