THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION INCLUDES: 1. PROMOTING MARINE SAFETY THROUGH EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ABOUT BOATING PRACTICES, HARBORS AND ANCHORAGES IN THE GREAT LAKES; 2. PROTECTING AND PRESERVING WILDERNESS AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH CRUISING; 3. ENHANCING THE APPRECIATION OF THE GREAT LAKES AND ITS UNIQUE BOATING OPPORTUNITIES BY BOATERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; 4. ENCOURAGING THE STUDY AND PRESERVATION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT; AND 5. SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OR REPAIR OF IMPORTANT MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$565K
+5.3% YoY
Revenue
$19K
-34.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$10K
+6.2% YoY
Expenses
$33K
-33.2% YoY
About Great Lakes Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Great Lakes Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in NEW BALTIMORE, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $565K in total assets. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $565,098 | $536,557 | $454,771 |
| Revenue | $19,262 | $29,385 | $26,232 |
| Expenses | $33,312 | $49,853 | $33,976 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,891 | $9,311 | $11,260 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Great Lakes Foundation
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG JACKSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOE MCKEOWN | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JAMES AUSTIN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| NIELS JENSEN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Lakes Foundation?
Great Lakes Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in NEW BALTIMORE, MI. It holds $565K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Great Lakes Foundation?
As of 2025, Great Lakes Foundation holds $565K in total assets with $19K in annual revenue.
Where does Great Lakes Foundation operate?
Great Lakes Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin.
What is Great Lakes Foundation's EIN?
Great Lakes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3843113. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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