FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
The Nature Foundation of Will County is funded through a variety of income streams. The Foundation accepts both restricted and unrestricted donations and generates revenue from native plant sales and Forest Preserve District merchandise sales. The Foundation seeks sponsorship opportunities from the local business community. Through these efforts, the foundation is able to fund a variety of initiatives to help preserve and protect the natural resources of Will County.
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Funding allocations in 2025
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$45,600
Recreation funding for:
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Bicycle racks and repair stations
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Trail benches and water fountains
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Outdoor recreation campaign
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Woods Walk
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SERVE Will County
$36,700
Art and interpretation funding for:
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Smokey Bear exhibit programming support
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State of Our Water exhibit
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Smithsonian Pollinator exhibit
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Fossils of Will County exhibit
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Bird feeder enhancements at visitor centers
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Interpretive sign installations
$29,000
Nature education funding for:
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STEAM/STEM programs
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Nature education and interpretation supplies
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Bus scholarship program
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Care for animal ambassadors
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Willy's Wilderness website
$36,300
Land stewardship funding for:
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Restore Will County
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Wildlife habitat improvements
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Stewardship of activities