YEAR ROUND WAYS TO GIVE
You can support the Forest Preserve Foundation in a multitude of ways: mailing a check, making an online donation and through gifts of stock and planned giving.
Planned Giving options
Through gift planning, individuals can make a commitment to donate to the Foundation over time as part of their overall financial and estate planning. Planned gifts can range from a relatively simple bequest made in a will to a charitable gift annuity, stock or other financial instruments. Other examples are donor-advised funds and charitable IRA rollovers.
For more information on making a planned gift, contact Debra Walker Johnson.
The Forest Preserve Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non profit organization, and all donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Donate online HERE or checks can be sent to:
Forest Preserve Foundation, 69 West Washington, Suite 2040, Chicago, IL 60602
Questions:info@forestpreservefoundation.org
Provide Support Where It's Needed: Mission Critical Programs
With your donations, the Foundation provides support for projects at the Forest Preserves of Cook County that restore these vital lands, eliminate barriers to equitable access, nourish cultural engagement and nurture the next generation of environmental advocates.
Tree Dedication
Honor a special person or occasion by dedicating a tree in the preserves. Learn more about our Tree Dedication options HERE.
Donation in Honor of Someone or to Mark an Occasion
Honor someone special with a donation that supports the mission of the Forest Preserve Foundation and helps keep the Forest Preserves thriving.
Conservation Cup
Fundraising and raising fun! Support the Forest Preserve Foundation's annual golf benefit, our biggest fundraiser. Join us on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at the beautiful George W. Dunne National Golf Course in Oak Forest, Ill. Conservation Cup 2024 raised over $182,000 to restore the Forest Preserves of Cook County. and foster teh next generation of environmental advocates and leaders. Don't golf? We have just the ticket for you - dinner only tickets. And you don't even need to be present to play fun games with wonderful prizes.
Jazz in The Preserves
Join us for our inaugural outdoor concert fundraiser, Thursday, July 24, 2025, 6-9 PM at Thatcher Woods Pavilion. Imagine a summer’s evening amid the beauty of the forest preserves, while melodic jazz performers work their magic, unraveling the tensions of the week, the sun setting behind the trees.
Young Professionals Association
Support the events and initiatives of the Foundation's Young Professionals Association. Meet like-minded individuals working (and playing) in support of Forest Preserve programs to positively impact the health of the nature and of youth in Cook County.
Forest Preserve Program Wishlist
Purchase supplies that directly support youth working and learning in the preserves.
The Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Conservation Corps members are working on-the-ground, year around, in all sorts of weather. Their hard work is helping us to restore our Forest Preserves back to health. These hard-working youth have requested certain items essential to accomplish this critical work. They also made a special request to have camping gear available for the Conservation Corps Crews.
Many of the members have never had the opportunity to camp… until now. Camping builds trust and a strong team bond while also nurturing a love for the preserves and nature.
Show these young people your support and send them wishlist items via amazon.com today!