Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc
A nonprofit dedicated to the support and protection of te apostle islands national lakeshore.
Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc gave $377K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $189K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $377,000
- +1296.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $188,500
- +1296.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $188,500
- Total assets
- $910,637
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Apostle Islands National Lakeshore ($370K). Together the top 2 received $377K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc gives
- Giving grew 820% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2023) to $377K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $377K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Bayfield, WI | Connector trail donation. Donation for the construction of an accessible ramp to the meyer's beach access to lake superior sea caves. | $370,000 |
| Apostle Islands Cruises Inc Bayfield, WI | Transportation for Two Groups to Island School | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $910,637 | $771,657 | $525,471 | $377,000 | 2 | $18,739 |
| 2023 | $647,247 | $411,004 | $170,106 | $27,000 | 2 | $5,936 |
| 2022 | $405,030 | $178,258 | $161,512 | $41,039 | 2 | $366 |
| 2021 | $383,970 | $169,722 | $171,363 | $41,000 | 2 | $784 |
| 2020 | $375,874 | $280,648 | $100,334 | $78,226 | 1 | $24 |
About Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bayfield, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $911K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $377K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc is led by Jeff Rennicke, Co-Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Rennicke
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2021
24 hrs/week
$33K (2021) → $48K (2024)
Jill Rennicke
Co-Executive Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$26K (2021) → $32K (2024)
Bob Jauch
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Boyle
Director
Secretary → Recording Secretary, 2021
Recording Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Weller
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Howk
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Coffin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Engstrom
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Lais
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Bewley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary O'Brien
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Wilczek
Corporate Secretary
Corp Secretarty → Corporate Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Okerstrom
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Graff
Recording Secretary
Director → Recording Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Charboneau
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Erica Peterson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Katherine Jenkins (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kelly Linehan (2022–2023) — Baord Chair
- Former: Jessica Nuutinen (2023) — Director
- Former: Walt Pomeroy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Annalee Mott (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bob Gross (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ron Haupert (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Garrett (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard Charboneau (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $48K, to Jeff Rennicke (Co-Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc
How much does Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc give each year?
Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc gave $377K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $27K across 2 grants.
How large is Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc?
Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc reported $911K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $772K.
What is Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc?
Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bayfield, WI. It holds $911K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc operate?
Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0079065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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