Gratiot Lake Conservancy
Gratiot Lake Conservancy is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Oak Brook, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200. Net investment income was $41K.
Gratiot Lake Conservancy at a glance
In short: Gratiot Lake Conservancy gave $200 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $200), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $200
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $13,120,963
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Gratiot Lake Conservancy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eagle Harbor Township ($200).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Gratiot Lake Conservancy gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2022) to $200 (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $200.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Harbor Township Eagle Harbor, MI | Repair & Maintenance of Community Building | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,120,963 | $85,264 | $45,045 | $200 | 1 | $27,781 | $40,727 |
| 2024 | $13,082,194 | $940,005 | $48,167 | $150 | 1 | $29,406 | $16,647 |
| 2023 | $12,853,357 | $79,465 | $28,557 | $200 | 1 | $15,467 | $10,210 |
| 2022 | $12,829,687 | $65,801 | $24,006 | $100 | 1 | $100 | $14,134 |
| 2021 | $12,792,160 | $68,668 | $22,230 | $150 | 1 | $150 | $15,007 |
| 2020 | $12,753,892 | $70,681 | $33,470 | $150 | 1 | — | $14,832 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gratiot Lake Conservancy is led by Bonita L Hay, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bonita L Hay
President & Director
Director & Presiident → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Lizzadro McPherson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina M NICHOLAS
Secretary & Director
Director & Secretary → Secretary & Director - Elected, 2023
Secretary & Director - Elected → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis L LIZZADRO
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
Director, Vice President & Tresurer → Vice President, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Lizzadro
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Lytle
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John S LIZZADRO Jr. (2020–2024) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: John S LIZZADRO Sr. (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: William (2020–2022) — Lytle
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gratiot Lake Conservancy
How much does Gratiot Lake Conservancy give each year?
Gratiot Lake Conservancy gave $200 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150 across 1 grant.
How large is Gratiot Lake Conservancy?
Gratiot Lake Conservancy reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $85K.
What is Gratiot Lake Conservancy?
Gratiot Lake Conservancy is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Oak Brook, IL. It holds $13.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Gratiot Lake Conservancy operate?
Gratiot Lake Conservancy has awarded grants in Michigan, Wisconsin.
What is Gratiot Lake Conservancy's EIN?
Gratiot Lake Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4242179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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