GLSI is a network of regional service hubs that develop knowledgeable and active stewards of the Great Lakes region through place-based education and explorations in local communities. GLSIs model for teaching and learning results in vibrant, hands-on experiences that increase student achievement.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$281K
+41.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$28K
-24.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
+127.8% YoY
About Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in LOWELL, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $281K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $27.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $281,035 | $198,301 | $283,515 |
| Revenue | $601,253 | $445,167 | $416,496 |
| Expenses | $513,808 | $512,537 | $620,247 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $27 | $20 | $19 |
| 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
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Carlton | Executive Director | 40 | $86,232 |
| Ethan Lowenstein | President | 4 | — |
| Gregory Smith | Vice President | 4 | — |
| Brandon Schroeder | Secretary | 4 | — |
| Erica Johnson | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Clayton Pelon | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Ellen Brody | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Julia Putnam | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Lloyd Westcoat | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Suzanne Knight | Trustee | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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