On average, out of 1,000 acorns, only 10–50 will germinate (less than 5%). Of those, only 1–5 seedlings survive their first year. Ultimately, about 1 acorn in 10,000 will ever become a mature oak tree.
Similarly, the Preservation Foundation's Annual Fund grows each year through hundreds of mostly modest donations from individuals, companies and foundations. Yet their collective impact is significant, allowing the Forest Preserves' projects and programs to take root and blossom.
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As the 501(c)(3) charitable partner of the Lake County Forest Preserves, the Preservation Foundation's mission is to extend and accelerate the Forest Preserves’ goals through private philanthropy. We aim to care for Lake County’s natural and cultural resources in perpetuity. Gifts at every level help the Forest Preserves do more.
Each year, the Preservation Foundation publishes an annual report and makes its audited financial statements and federal tax returns available to the public. These various reports provide detailed inform
