Squam Lake Foundation
Squam Lake Foundation is a private foundation based in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Its 2025 grants went to Minnesota organizations working in medical care and research, music education, food and housing support, and other community services.
Squam Lake Foundation at a glance
In short: Squam Lake Foundation gave $400K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Minnesota. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $400,000
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,333
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,702,933
- -6.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Squam Lake Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 270920, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Phone: (612) 868-7227
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Squam Lake Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($150K). Together the top 10 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 60 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Squam Lake Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 386% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $245K (2020) to $400K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Medical Education, Research, Patient Care | $150,000 |
| Macphail Center for Music Minneapolis, MN | Chamber Music Education, Training, Performance | $37,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners Plymouth, MN | Community Outreach-Food Shelf, Housing, Employment | $30,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Minneapolis, MN | Community Outreach/Food Shelf | $30,000 |
| The Basilica of St Maryst Vincent De Paul Ministry Minneapolis, MN | Community Outreach- Serving People in Need | $25,000 |
| Agate Housing Minneapolis, MN | Community outreach - housing stability, street outreach, shelter & housing | $20,000 |
| Banyan Community Minneapolis, MN | Community Outreach - Youth, Family, Community | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland Brooklyn Park, MN | Community Outreach/Food Shelf | $20,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities St. Paul, MN | Community Outreach - Food, Shelter, Clothing, Healthcare | $20,000 |
| Simpson Housing Services Inc Minneapolis, MN | Community outreach - overnight shelter, stable/supportive housing, children & youth programs | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,702,933 | $345,704 | $464,084 | $400,000 | 12 | $420,150 | $306,210 | $108,838 |
| 2024 | $1,821,313 | $297,409 | $355,837 | $300,000 | 12 | $315,334 | $259,706 | $122,477 |
| 2023 | $1,879,741 | $232,326 | $348,511 | $299,500 | 12 | $311,774 | $198,917 | $122,060 |
| 2022 | $1,995,926 | $239,354 | $385,846 | $329,500 | 12 | $343,566 | $201,349 | $140,291 |
| 2021 | $2,142,418 | $358,939 | $336,450 | $284,500 | 12 | — | $319,811 | $163,582 |
| 2020 | $2,119,929 | $281,854 | $294,720 | $244,750 | 12 | — | $245,302 | $150,330 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Squam Lake Foundation reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations and activities spanning health, arts and music education, food assistance, housing, and community outreach.
The grantees describe their own work in these areas: Mayo Clinic says it provides patient care, education, and research to contribute to health and well-being; MacPhail Center for Music says it provides diverse music-learning experiences; Second Harvest Heartland says its mission is to end hunger together; and Simpson Housing Services says it houses, supports, and advocates for people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $400,000. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $150,000, with a median of $20,000.
The largest award was $150,000 to Mayo Clinic for medical education, research, and patient care. Other grants included $37,000 to MacPhail Center for Music for chamber music education, training, and performance; $30,000 each to Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners and Westminster Presbyterian Church for community outreach; and $25,000 to The Basilica of St. Mary St. Vincent de Paul Ministry for serving people in need. Additional recipients included Agate Housing, Banyan Community, Second Harvest Heartland, Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities, Simpson Housing Services, Planned Parenthood, and Tubman.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John B. Winston as president and director; Robert C. Mayeron as treasurer and secretary; Charles A. Cleveland Jr. as vice president and director; and Robin Tutt as director.
Squam Lake Foundation is led by John B. Winston, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John B. Winston
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Charles A. Cleveland Jr.
Vice President & Director
Vice Presidnet & Director → Vice President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$750 (2021) → $4K (2025)
Robin Tutt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$750 (2022) → $4K (2025)
Robert C. Mayeron
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia Sligo (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to John B Winston (President, Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Squam Lake Foundation
How much does Squam Lake Foundation give each year?
Squam Lake Foundation gave $400K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300K across 12 grants.
What is Squam Lake Foundation's typical grant size?
Squam Lake Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $33,333, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Squam Lake Foundation give grants?
Squam Lake Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (8 grants).
Does Squam Lake Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Squam Lake Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Squam Lake Foundation's largest grantees?
Squam Lake Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mayo Clinic ($150,000), Macphail Center for Music ($37,000) and Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Squam Lake Foundation?
Squam Lake Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $420K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Squam Lake Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations and activities spanning health, arts and music education, food assistance, housing, and community outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Squam Lake Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Squam Lake Foundation's EIN?
Squam Lake Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3492677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Squam Lake Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Squam Lake Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/squam-lake-foundation-morg_c9dea6f8722646e8a02d342ade722255
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