5 LAKES INSTITUTE IS A CURATED NETWORK OF ENTREPRENEURS, RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS, INVESTORS, AND BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS THAT DRIVES AND AMPLIFIES DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE TECH-ENABLED GDP GROWTH IN THE MIDWEST AND GREAT LAKES REGION.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$150K
+28.7% YoY
Revenue
$159K
-61.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$121K
-69.7% YoY
About 5 Lakes Institute
Based on IRS filings
5 Lakes Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $150K in total assets.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $149,872 | $116,413 | $100,790 |
| Revenue | $158,500 | $410,500 | $162,000 |
| Expenses | $120,834 | $399,084 | $122,895 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
0 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BYRNES | CHAIRMAN | 10 | — |
| MARK EHRMANN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| RANDALL KIRK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KYLE CRUM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN GALLAGHER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $87,400 |
| TIM HONAKER | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| KATHY HUST | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAN BRODERICK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GORDON NAMENI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5 Lakes Institute?
5 Lakes Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. It holds $150K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is 5 Lakes Institute?
As of 2025, 5 Lakes Institute holds $150K in total assets with $159K in annual revenue.
Where does 5 Lakes Institute operate?
5 Lakes Institute has awarded grants in Utah, Wisconsin.
What is 5 Lakes Institute's EIN?
5 Lakes Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0724304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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