Your support through donating and shopping is the key to our success.
Thank you!
Our Impact
Forest & Found is a 501C3 charity. Since opening our doors in 2014, we've contributed dollars to more than 40 charities and over $800,000. We give to local organization that benefit people in Lake County, IL. Scroll down for more on our criteria for choosing beneficiaries.
Our Process for Choosing Charities
Each quarter, our board votes to disburse our accrued profits to local and community organizations. We look for charitable organizations that put maximum money into their causes. Generally, these charities don't have a high percentage of corporate sponsorship and have low overhead costs.
We look to support nonprofits that are 501(c)(3) organizations and serve the local community.
Many that we have partnered with are problem solvers who create preventative solutions to make our community stronger and smarter.
Board members, volunteers and customers can recommend charitable organizations. We weigh the impact our donation will have on each organization, as well as how it can help Forest & Found sustain and grow.
A Circle of Giving
We look for organizations that will help us increase our community of donors and shoppers through advertising or brainstorming a creative partnership. The more we work together, the more money we are able to contribute.