Lake Superior State University Foundation
The Lake Superior State University Foundation exists for the sole purpose of promoting, receiving, managing, and disbursing donations and contributions for the benefit of Lake Superior State University.
Lake Superior State University Foundation at a glance
In short: Lake Superior State University Foundation gave $2.5M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2.5M), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,508,840
- +37.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,508,840
- +37.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,508,840
- Total assets
- $32,743,972
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Lake Superior State University Foundation
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Lake Superior State University Foundation
Dr. Arthur E. Duwe Memorial Scholarship
Lake Superior State University Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Dr. Kevin & Pamela Cooper Professional Scholarship
Lake Superior State University Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Edward and Jill Smith Scholarship
Lake Superior State University Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Lake Superior State University Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 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.
States
Cities
How Lake Superior State University Foundation gives
- Giving grew 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $1.5M (2023) to $2.9M (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,508,840 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,743,972 | $8,633,232 | $2,960,455 | $2,508,840 | 1 | $4,800,104 |
| 2024 | $28,609,201 | $2,984,410 | $2,356,656 | $1,822,322 | 1 | $885,350 |
| 2023 | $25,784,435 | $3,637,982 | $2,166,565 | $1,467,285 | 1 | $913,696 |
| 2022 | $22,456,507 | $4,258,550 | $2,012,449 | $1,557,027 | 1 | $1,433,582 |
| 2021 | $25,335,019 | $4,430,858 | $2,679,878 | $2,229,225 | 1 | $2,380,958 |
| 2020 | $20,594,938 | $3,515,010 | $3,373,819 | $2,866,778 | 1 | $1,827,667 |
About Lake Superior State University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lake Superior State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sault Ste Marie, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $32.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $4.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lake Superior State University Foundation is led by Edward F Smith, Chair & Executive Committee since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 23 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward F Smith
Chair & Executive Committee
Board Member → Chair & Executive Committee, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anthony Damiano
Board Member-Executive Committee
Board Member → Board Member-Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol Andary
Board Member-Executive Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Saunders
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
H James Bourque
Emeritus
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Breed
Board Member-Executive Committee-Secretary
First Vice Chair → Board Member-Executive Committee, 2022
Board Member-Executive Committee → Board Member-Executive Committee-Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maurice Walworth
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Wyse
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Kjolhede
Board Member-Executive Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Dorrity
Secretary of Board & Coord Donor Relations
Secretary of Board & Director Constituent Relations → Secretary of Board & Director Donor Relations, 2022
Secretary of Board & Director Donor Relations → Secretary of Board & Coord Donor Relations, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Haapala
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas G Robinson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles Schmidt
Board Member-Executive Committee
Immediate Past Chair → Board Member-Executive Committee, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Scott P Smith
Vice President of Advancement
Vice President of Advancement & Ex-Officio → Vice President of Advancement, 2022
On filings since 2021
7.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley O'Dwyer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Brittany Barrett
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
David Travis
Second Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jennifer Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Ken Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kevin Cooper
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Megan Fenlon
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Tim Lukenda
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jason Garvon
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Allison Brawley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Jahn (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Day (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael O'Toole (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca C Novo (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rodney S Hanley (2020–2023) — Second Vice Chair & Ex-Officio
- Former: Nafez Alayn (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Randy Pingatore (2022–2023) — Board Member & Ex-Officio Representative
- Former: Richard Barch (2022–2023) — Board Member & Ex-Officio Representative
- Former: Lynn Gillette (2023) — Second Vice Chair & Ex-Officio
- Former: Ian Ward (2020–2021) — Board Member-Executive Committee
- Former: Mark Mercer DDS (2020–2021) — Board Member & Ex-Officio Representative
- Former: Patricia Caruso (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Patrick Egan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Paula Patrus (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Meister (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sandi Frost Steensma (2020–2021) — Board Member & Ex-Officio Representative
- Former: Thomas Coates (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Chuck Schmidt (2020) — Immediate Past Chair
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 Lake Superior State University Foundation
How much does Lake Superior State University Foundation give each year?
Lake Superior State University Foundation gave $2.5M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 1 grant.
How large is Lake Superior State University Foundation?
Lake Superior State University Foundation reported $32.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.6M.
What is Lake Superior State University Foundation?
Lake Superior State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sault Ste Marie, MI. It holds $32.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Lake Superior State University Foundation operate?
Lake Superior State University Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Lake Superior State University Foundation's EIN?
Lake Superior State University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2576021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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