Lakewood Heritage Foundation
To solicit and collect donations for the preservation and restoration of lakewood's natural resources, including its landscape, trees, gardens and lake, and its historic monuments, markers and buildings, and for related educational programming for the public.
Lakewood Heritage Foundation at a glance
In short: Lakewood Heritage Foundation gave $54K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $54K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,964
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,964
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $53,964
- Total assets
- $289,126
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (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 Lakewood Heritage Foundation
- Next open deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Artist in Residence Program)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Lakewood Heritage Foundation
Who Lakewood Heritage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lakewood Cemetery Association ($54K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2025) to $224K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Cemetery Association Minneapolis, MN | To support the preservation and restoration of lakewood cemetery's landscape, art, architecture and public spaces. | $53,964 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $289,126 | $35,044 | $53,964 | $53,964 | 1 |
| 2024 | $308,046 | $50,095 | $57,368 | $57,368 | 1 |
| 2023 | $315,319 | $51,535 | $224,090 | $224,090 | 1 |
| 2022 | $487,874 | $428,957 | $8 | — | — |
About Lakewood Heritage Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lakewood Heritage Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $289K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $54K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lakewood Heritage Foundation is led by Christopher Makowske, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Makowske
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Brooks
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Pepski
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Peris
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Murray
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Hopp
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Leung
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kristine Erickson (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Chris Morrison (2022) — Director
- Former: Kelsie Mateski (2022) — Director of Finance & Administration
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Lakewood Heritage Foundation
How much does Lakewood Heritage Foundation give each year?
Lakewood Heritage Foundation gave $54K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $57K across 1 grant.
How large is Lakewood Heritage Foundation?
Lakewood Heritage Foundation reported $289K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $35K.
What is Lakewood Heritage Foundation?
Lakewood Heritage Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $289K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Lakewood Heritage Foundation operate?
Lakewood Heritage Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Lakewood Heritage Foundation's EIN?
Lakewood Heritage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2148476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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