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The Bobolink Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. The principal officer is % Alberto Flores. It holds total assets of $263.2M. Annual income is reported at $33M. THE FOUNDATION EXPENDED $20,709 TO MAINTAIN, THROUGH A KANSAS PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION FORMED BY THE FOUNDATION KNOWN AS 3CP, PBC, PARCELS OF PRAIRIELAND IN CHASE COUNTY KS. According to available records, The Bobolink Foundation has made 155 grants totaling $39.2M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $11.3M in 2020 to $15.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $3.1M, with an average award of $253K. The foundation has supported 61 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, District of Columbia, Illinois, which account for 43% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
THE FOUNDATION EXPENDED $5,937 TO MAINTAIN, THROUGH A KANSAS PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION FORMED BY THE FOUNDATION KNOWN AS 3CP, PBC, PARCELS OF PRAIRIELAND IN CHASE COUNTY KS
Expenses: $6K
THE FOUNDATION EXPENDED $20,709 TO MAINTAIN, THROUGH A KANSAS PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION FORMED BY THE FOUNDATION KNOWN AS 3CP, PBC, PARCELS OF PRAIRIELAND IN CHASE COUNTY KS. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 155 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, DC, IL.
The Bobolink Foundation has distributed a total of $39.2M across 155 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $253K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $3.1M.
The Bobolink Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Bobolink Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Pepper | Executive Director | $193K | $27K | $219K |
| Amanda Clark Paulson | TRUSTEE/PART TIME | $81K | $5K | $86K |
| Wendy J Paulson | TRUSTEE/PART TIME | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry M Paulson Jr | TRUSTEE/PART TIME | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry Merritt Paulson Iii | TRUSTEE/PART TIME | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$15.6M
Total Assets
$272.9M
Fair Market Value
$320.2M
Net Worth
$272.9M
Grants Paid
$14.3M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$5.9M
Distribution Amount
$16.8M
Total: $104.2M
Total Grants
155
Total Giving
$39.2M
Average Grant
$253K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
61
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| RewildLand Preservation Maya Corridor | Austin, TX | $3M | 2022 |
| RareFY2022 | Arlington, VA | $750K | 2022 |
| World Wildlife FundHerencia Colombia | Washington, DC | $3M | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy Of CanadaBoreal Wildlands | Toronto | $2M | 2022 |
| The Nature ConservancyBelize Maya Forest, Trout Creek, Colombian Llanos, wil |
NEW BLOOMFLD, MO
NASHVILLE, TN
TOPEKA, KS
BREESE, IL
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| Arlington, VA |
| $1.1M |
| 2022 |
| OpenlandsCaptial campaign | Chicago, IL | $1M | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy - CoSouthern High Plains Initiative | Boulder, CO | $500K | 2022 |
| Thorne Nature ExperienceCapital Campaign for Lafayette facility | Boulder, CO | $500K | 2022 |
| The Field MuseumScience Action Center | Chicago, IL | $400K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Birdlife International IncSecretariat / Partners in Brazil and Colombia | New York, NY | $320K | 2022 |
| One Hundred MilesUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Brunswick, GA | $275K | 2022 |
| Guanacaste Dry Forest ConservationLand Preservation | Huntington, VT | $250K | 2022 |
| ManometShorebird Recovery | Manomet, MA | $250K | 2022 |
| Osa ConservationAmistosa Corridor | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Forest PreservesConservation Corps | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2022 |
| Cuenca Los OjosUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Patagonia, AZ | $150K | 2022 |
| The Orianne SocietyLongleaf Stewardship Center | Tiger, GA | $135K | 2022 |
| American Bird ConservancyUnrestricted Charitable Gift | The Plains, VA | $125K | 2022 |
| Pathfinders IncBoy Scouts Deer Lake Camp | Killingworth, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| Cornell Lab Of OrnithologyBelize Maya Forest | Ithaca, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Bird Conservancy Of The RockiesSuppport for Chihuahua Conservation | Fort Collins, CO | $90K | 2022 |
| BirdnoteUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Asheville, NC | $50K | 2022 |
| Audubon Great LakesUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyTigers in the Russian Far East | Bronx, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Law CenterUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Charlottesville, VA | $30K | 2022 |
| Citizens For ConservationUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Barrington, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Island PressUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Washington, DC | $30K | 2022 |
| National Parks Conservation AssociationUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| International Crane FoundationUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Baraboo, WI | $25K | 2022 |
| Grey Matters ProjectThe Current | Savannah, GA | $20K | 2022 |
| Rails To Trails ConservancyUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Cal-Wood Education CenterUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Jamestown, CO | $15K | 2022 |
| Keystone Science SchoolUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Keystone, CO | $15K | 2022 |
| Environmental Law And Policy CenterUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| The Georgia Natural Resources FoundationWeekend for Wildlife / designated for non-game wil | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| High Desert MuseumUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Bend, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Aspen Global Change InstituteEnergy Innovation | Basalt, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| St Simon'S Land TrustUnrestricted Charitable Gift | St Simons Island, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| The Freshwater TrustUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Tryon CreekUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Nachusa GrasslandsUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Franklin Grove, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Coastal Georgia Historical SocietyUnrestricted Charitable Gift | St Simons Island, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Bonefish Tarpon TrustUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Miami, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Wild Salmon CenterUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Biodiversity Funders GroupFunders of the Amazon Basin | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Conservation InternationalUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Arlington, VA | $450K | 2021 |
| Andes Amazon FundUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Washington, DC | $300K | 2021 |
| The Prairie EnthusiastsUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Viroqua, WI | $150K | 2021 |
| A Rocha UsaUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Wheaton, IL | $100K | 2021 |
| Vermont Center For EcostudiesUnrestricted Charitable Gift | Norwich, VT | $10K | 2021 |
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