Ghost Lake Corporation
Ghost Lake Corporation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Stilwell, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K.
Ghost Lake Corporation at a glance
In short: Ghost Lake Corporation gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- -61.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- -61.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $18,931,902
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Ghost Lake Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Badger Creek Corporation ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ghost Lake Corporation gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2024) to $700K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Badger Creek Corporation Stilwell, KS | Acquisition of Land & Improvements | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,931,902 | $791,518 | $666,817 | $200,000 | 1 | $695,677 |
| 2023 | $18,807,201 | $723,533 | $977,633 | $520,000 | 1 | $1,033,323 |
| 2022 | $19,061,301 | $1,159,340 | $429,351 | — | — | $805,754 |
| 2021 | $18,331,312 | $943,615 | $1,124,153 | $700,000 | 1 | $1,316,390 |
| 2020 | $18,531,518 | $2,031,581 | $455,413 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ghost Lake Corporation is led by Nelson Shirley, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nelson Shirley
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Siebert
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Kelly
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ghost Lake Corporation
How much does Ghost Lake Corporation give each year?
Ghost Lake Corporation gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $520K across 1 grant.
How large is Ghost Lake Corporation?
Ghost Lake Corporation reported $18.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $792K.
What is Ghost Lake Corporation?
Ghost Lake Corporation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Stilwell, KS. It holds $18.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ghost Lake Corporation operate?
Ghost Lake Corporation has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Ghost Lake Corporation's EIN?
Ghost Lake Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4196318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Ghost Lake Corporation funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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