Squam Lake Foundation
Squam Lake Foundation is a private family foundation based in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Established in 1987, it is designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting charitable causes primarily within Minnesota.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$300K
+0.2% YoY
Grant Count
12
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+0.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides giving for the arts, education, health, and Christian organizations. Its funding interests encompass arts and culture, religion, and human services.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$25,000
Average Grant
$25,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds projects in Minnesota, with documented giving to organizations in Brooklyn Park, Minneapolis, Plymouth, Rochester, Roseville, and St. Paul.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $1,821,313 (as of 2024)
- Annual Revenue: $232,326–$297,000
- Annual Expenses: $348,511–$356,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,821,313 | $1,879,741 | $1,995,926 |
| Revenue | $297,409 | $232,326 | $239,354 |
| Expenses | $355,837 | $348,511 | $385,846 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $315,334 | $311,774 | $343,566 |
| Net Investment Income | $259,706 | $198,917 | $201,349 |
| Distributable Amount | $122,477 | $122,060 | $140,291 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John B. Winston — President, Director
- Patricia Sligo — Director
- Robert C. Mayeron — Treasurer, Secretary
- Charles A. Cleveland Jr. — Vice President, Director
- Robin Tutt — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN B WINSTON | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,000 |
| ROBERT C MAYERON | TREASURER, SECRETARY | 1 | $2,000 |
| CHARLES A CLEVELAND JR | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,000 |
| ROBIN TUTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,000 |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 270920, Golden Valley, MN 55427-6920
Phone: 612-868-7227
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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