Fund for Lake Michigan Inc
Lake Michigan is one of Wisconsin's greatest assets, and its water is critical to the state's future. The Fund for Lake Michigan is here to help sustain the Lake on behalf of the people and places that depend on it. Our goal is to have a deep, positive impact on the health of Lake Michigan and on the communities of Wisconsin, now and into the future.
Fund for Lake Michigan Inc at a glance
In short: Fund for Lake Michigan Inc gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.3M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,250,000
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,250,000
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250,000
- Total assets
- $801,568
- +1961.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Fund for Lake Michigan Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fund for Lake Michigan Inc
Who Fund for Lake Michigan Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Windward Fund ($1.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $775K (2023) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Windward Fund Washington, DC | Grants were made to the Windward Fund to support the Daybreak Fund, including projects that address, reduce and mitigate water quality impacts in Lake Michigan, and to provide staff support for the Fund for Lake Michigan to facilitate the FFLM's operations and advance its mission. | $1,250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $801,568 | $1,425,000 | $1,314,354 | $1,250,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $38,877 | $425,000 | $1,146,706 | $1,100,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $758,941 | $1,538,874 | $780,246 | $775,000 | 1 |
About Fund for Lake Michigan Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fund for Lake Michigan Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $802K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fund for Lake Michigan Inc is led by Steve Galarneau, Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Galarneau
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Green
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Hanrahan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Lee
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Jaeckels
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Resten
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fund for Lake Michigan Inc
How much does Fund for Lake Michigan Inc give each year?
Fund for Lake Michigan Inc gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
How large is Fund for Lake Michigan Inc?
Fund for Lake Michigan Inc reported $802K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Fund for Lake Michigan Inc?
Fund for Lake Michigan Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $802K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Fund for Lake Michigan Inc operate?
Fund for Lake Michigan Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Fund for Lake Michigan Inc's EIN?
Fund for Lake Michigan Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4340021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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