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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39K
-94.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+41.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.1M
+41.9% YoY
About Fund for Lake Michigan Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fund for Lake Michigan Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $39K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,877 | $758,941 |
| Revenue | $425,000 | $1,538,874 |
| Expenses | $1,146,706 | $780,246 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fund for Lake Michigan Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Windward Fund ($1,100,000).
| 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. | $1,100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Galarneau | Chair | 1 | — |
| Mark Resten | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Jeff Jaeckels | Secretary | 1 | — |
| David Lee | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Emily Green | Director | 1 | — |
| Tom Hanrahan | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fund for Lake Michigan Inc?
Fund for Lake Michigan Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. It holds $39K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fund for Lake Michigan Inc?
As of 2024, Fund for Lake Michigan Inc holds $39K in total assets with $425K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does Fund for Lake Michigan Inc operate?
Fund for Lake Michigan Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What size grants does Fund for Lake Michigan Inc award?
In 2024, Fund for Lake Michigan Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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