2018-03-26T16:49:45-05:00 2017-09-30 381357951 PLANTE & MORAN PLLC 10 S Riverside Plaza 9th Floor Chicago IL 60606 990 2016-10-01 362649603 OPENLANDS OPEN 3128636250 25 E WASHINGTON ST No 1650 CHICAGO IL 606021708 GERALD W ADELMANN PRESIDENT AND CEO 3128636250 2018-03-22 1 Lu Ann Trapp P01506476 3122071040 2018-03-19 209.211.166.10 2018-03-22 19:51:28 CD P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 BC3C601473DBFA21F2EC98090FDE5B85B06AE70F 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z GERALD W ADELMANN 25 E WASHINGTON ST No 1650 CHICAGO IL 606021708 8921150 0 X WWW.OPENLANDS.ORG X 1963 IL PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF NATURAL AREAS AND OPEN SPACE. 32 32 42 1922 0 0 4172767 3652135 63918 40405 432450 276857 -60943 -94381 4608192 3875016 845388 656333 0 0 2375629 2590003 0 0 530710 3278629 3239950 6499646 6486286 -1891454 -2611270 21855991 19626295 1042345 1041039 20813646 18585256 X Openlands protects the natural and open spaces of northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region to ensure cleaner air and water, protect natural habitats and wildlife, and help balance and enrich our lives.Openlands' vision for the region is a landscape that includes a vast network of land and water trails, tree-lined streets, and intimate public gardens within easy reach of every city dweller. It also includes parks and preserves big enough to provide natural habitat and to give visitors a sense of the vast prairies, woodlands, and wetlands that were here before the cities. In sum, Openlands believes that protected open space is critical for the quality of life of our region. 0 0 1525683 0 40405 WETLAND RESTORATION - Openlands manages programs together with its partners to ensure the ecological restoration of wetlands aimed to promote the diversity and beauty of these native ecosystems through acquisition, creation, restoration, and enhancement. Openlands is currently working on the restoration of six sites in the Des Plaines River Watershed that, once complete, will span over 1,500 acres. 1441069 411013 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - Openlands connects people to nature where they live through multiple community programs. "Eco-Explorations and "Birds in My Neighborhood" provide public and school-based education through curriculum-based educational experiences. Additionally, "Building School Gardens" supports 58 garden projects at Chicago Public Schools and has impacted about 33,000 students. "Space to Grow created six new school yards in 2017 to enrich school landscapes and community green space. Trained and supervised "TreeKeepers" care for trees on public lands in Chicago. 596124 220320 LAND PRESERVATION - Openlands serves as an accredited land trust by applying best practices in land protection transactions. We are involved in land acquisition and planning through building strategic partnerships, engaging elected officials, buying parcels of land, and supporting overall planning efforts. We provide a range of services such as managing the due diligence process, providing interim financing solutions, and serving as a short-term land owner. Our work also encompasses placing conservation easements on purchased property within the boundaries of the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge. 286926 0 GREENWAYS - Openlands works with local governments and the public to establish, expand, and protect greenways - linear openspaces and land and water trail networks thoughout northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region. 785783 LAKESHORE PRESERVE - Land protection and ecological restoration of lake Michigan shoreline, bluffs, ravines and public access through trails, overlooks, programming, and interpretive signage of a portion of the former Fort Sheridan property in Highland Park and Highwood Illinois. 453271 25000 POLICY - Openlands works to cause systemic changes that protect and enhance open space and natural resources throughout northeastern Illinois. We achieve this by conducting comprehensive research, developing reports and public policies, advocating for the adoption of these policies, and providing advice and information to individuals, community groups, and other organizations protecting land and water for public enjoyment. 270522 COMMUNICATIONS - Openlands communicates and provides information about the organization's programs and events and provides education about environmental topics and issues. 1796502 25000 5359378 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 18 0 1 42 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 32 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 IL X GERALD W ADELMANN 3128636250 25 E WASHINGTON ST No 1650 CHICAGO IL 606021708 Richard J Carlson Immediate Past Chair 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Carrie C McNally Chairman 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Steven M Ricchio Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark M Harris Vice Chair 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Jo Ann M Seagren Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Jill Allread Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Paul L Becker Committee Chair 5.00 X 0 0 0 Alan M Bell Committee Chair 5.00 X 0 0 0 Hugh D Frisbie Committee Chair 5.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathan C Hamill Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Andrew Otting Committee Chair 5.00 X 0 0 0 J Timothy Ritchie Committee Chair 5.00 X 0 0 0 Paul J Anderson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gary F Balling Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Clarkin Committee Chair 5.00 X 0 0 0 George W Davis Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Garrett Handley Dee Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Josephine F Elting Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joseph Fedacsek Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dean Fischer Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Jamieson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Leslie Jones Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Iris Krieg Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Molly Meyer Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Wendy J Paulson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jeffrey R Rode Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Charles Saltzman Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Patrick Shaw Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathan copulsky director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Marilyn Jackson director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dinesh Goburdhun director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joseph Russo director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Shaun C Block Honorary Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Anthony T Dean Honorary Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Marshall Field V Honorary Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gerald W Adelmann President and CEO 40.00 X 192003 0 17851 Robert Megquier COO 40.00 X 144839 0 7782 jennifer van valkenburg vp of development 40.00 X 118548 0 8897 455390 0 34530 3 0 1 0 Stantec Consulting Services Inc 13980 Collections Center Drive Chicago IL 60693 Landscape 623118 thornton equipment services 12515 west frontage road mokena IL 60448 landscape 277907 forest preserve district of will county 17540 w laraway road joilet IL 60433 landscape 196348 Living Habitats 6575 North Avondale Ave Chicago IL 60631 Landscape 169530 Natural Resource Management Inc PO Box 702 Beecher IL 60401 LANdscape 152322 10 341493 410285 2900357 180487 3652135 REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION 531390 40405 40405 40405 207886 207886 4244771 754995 4176877 753918 67894 1077 68971 68971 20958 341493 115339 -94381 -94381 3875016 40405 0 182476 656333 656333 410010 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AS REVENUE AND NOT RECORDED ON THE BALANCE SHEET. Part V, Line 4: The Openlands endowment fund is intended to serve as a permanent, perpetual fund providing support to the ongoing operation of Openlands through a combination of contributions and retained earnings. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: DIRECT EXPENSES OF FUND RAISING EVENT 115,339. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: DIRECT EXPENSES OF FUND RAISING EVENT 115,339. ANNUAL LUNCHEON 362451 341493 20958 115339 362451 341493 20958 115339 115339 -94381 1 Fremont Township 2238 S Highway 60 Mundelein IL 60060 366006284 GOV'T 6295 ComEd- Conservation Ca,pus project. Berwyn Park District 3701 S Scoville Ave Berwyn IL 60402 366005797 GOV'T 7241 ComEd- Proska Park Butterfly Garden Project. City of Woodstock 121 W calhoun St Woodstock IL 60098 366006165 GOV'T 7500 ComEd- Pollinator Garden Project Oak Lawn Park District 9400 s Kenton Oak Lawn IL 60453 366006025 GOV'T 8528 ComEd- Oak Lawn Community Garden. Village of Buffalo Grove 50 Raupp Blvd Buffalo Grove IL 60089 332525051 GOV'T 9350 ComEd- Farrington Connect the Corridor Project. Village of Niles 1000 Civic Center Drive Niles IL 60714 366006016 GOV'T 9975 ComEd- Niles Pollinator Garden Project. Chicago Park District Natural Areas Program 541 N Fairbanks Ct Chicago IL 60611 366005822 GOV'T 9976 ComEd- Improving Palmisano Park for the people. City of Highland Park 1707 St Johns Ave Highland Park IL 60035 366005924 GOV'T 10000 ComEd- Pollinator Habitat and Edible Landscaping project Village of Algonquin 2200 Harnish Ave Algonquin IL 60102 366005766 GOV'T 10000 ComnEd- Spella Park Pollinator Project. Village of Westmont 31 W Quincy Street Westmont IL 60559 366006151 GOV'T 10000 ComEd- Richmond Community Gardens and Apiary Project. Dekalb Park District 1403 Sycamore Road Dekalb IL 60115 366005844 GOV'T 10000 ComEd- Dekalb Nature Trail Restoration Project. Village of Downers Grove 801 Burlington Ave Downers Grove IL 60515 366005857 GOV'T 10000 ComEd- Communal Pollinator Garden at Belmont Train Station. Forest Preserve District of DuPage County 3 S 580 Naperville Road PO BOX 5000 5000 Wheaton IL 60189 366006552 GOV'T 10000 ComEd- Pollinator Habitat Restoration at Night Heron Marsh Forest Preserve P Village of Glencoe 675 Village Court Glencoe IL 60022 366005899 GOV'T 10000 ComEd- Green Bay Trail Habitat Restoration Project. Village of Glen Ellyn 535 Duane St Glen Ellyn IL 60137 366005897 GOV'T 10000 ComEd- Pollinator Meadow mix pilot program. Governers State University 1 University Pakway Univerity Park IL 60484 237039376 GOV'T 10000 ComEd- Butterfly Ranch at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. Kendall County Forest Preserve District 110 w Madison St Yorkville IL 60560 366006598 GOV'T 10000 ComEd- Henneberry Woods Forest Preserve Tree Mitigation and Prairie Shrubland Mchenry County Conservation District 18410 US Highway 14 Woodstock IL 60098 362728209 GOV'T 10000 ComEd- Hundreds Oaks for a hundred Years. RockfordPark District 401 S Main St Rockford IL 61101 366006081 GOV'T 10000 ComEd- A Cleaner Levings Lake Project. Village of Seneca Park Board 340 N Cash St Seneca IL 61360 366005839 GOV'T 10000 ComEd- Phase I Graves Parl Improvements Project. Village of Symerton 18385 W Commercial St Wilmington IL 60481 366512311 GOV'T 10000 ComEd- Symerton Park Project. Illinois Arborist Association PO Box 860 Antioch IL 60002 363239876 501(c)(5) 12000 USFS Grant sub grantee Sierra Club- Illinois Chapter 70 E Lake St Chicago IL 60601 941153307 501(c)(4) 25000 Donnelley Midewin Subgrant. Healthy Schools Campaign 175 N Franklin Chicago IL 60606 364308068 501(c)(3) 150000 Space to Grow Partnership Juneteenth Productions 5555 N Sheridan Rd 1209 Chicago IL 60642 364173341 9500 approved video concept budget Kane County Farms 22 3 Part I, Line 2: Grants are reviewed and recommended for funding by a volunteer advisory committee. The committee consists of local government representatives and members of the conservation community. ComEd approves the final list of grantees recommended by Openlands. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gerald W Adelmann President and CEO 192003 0 0 0 0 0 8899 0 8952 0 209854 0 0 0 Robert Megquier COO 144839 0 0 0 0 0 7255 0 527 0 152621 0 0 0 X 15 180487 AVG OF HIGH/LOW ON DATE 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b THE BOARD RETAINS THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM TO PREPARE THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990. THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE FORM 990 PREPARER IN ANSWERING ALL QUESTIONS ON THE FORM AS WELL AS PROVIDING ACCURATE FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION FOR INCLUSION. A DRAFT OF THE FORM IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION PRIOR TO FINALIZATION. ANY CHANGES THEY DETERMINE ARE REQUIRED ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM PRIOR TO FILING. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BOARD BEFORE IT IS FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED BY THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 THE HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION. DATA FROM A REVIEW OF COMPENSATION FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IS UTILIZED. A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT WAS ALSO ENGAGED IN 2013 TO REVIEW THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION. THE PRESIDENT/CEO REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COO'S COMPENSATION. DATA FROM A REVIEW OF COMPENSATION FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IS UTILIZED. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 OPENLANDS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.