The Greater Lake Superior Foundation
The Greater Lake Superior Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $47K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
The Greater Lake Superior Foundation at a glance
In short: The Greater Lake Superior Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $46,995
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Greater Lake Superior Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Greater Lake Superior Foundation
Who The Greater Lake Superior Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Emily Bardwell-Patino -Michigan Sta ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $5K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Bardwell-Patino -Michigan Sta East Lansing, MI | Evolution and Behavior Programeducation | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,995 | $1,424 | $4,757 | $2,000 | 1 | — | — |
| 2024 | $47,909 | $1,156 | $4,235 | $2,000 | 1 | — | — |
| 2023 | $47,399 | $1,164 | $7,247 | $5,000 | 3 | — | $657 |
| 2022 | $54,729 | $1,496 | $2,594 | — | — | — | $1,143 |
| 2021 | $58,343 | $1,404 | $3,075 | — | — | $1,405 | $2,160 |
| 2020 | $57,303 | $1,568 | $2,115 | — | — | — | $2,548 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Greater Lake Superior Foundation is led by Scott Thorpe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Thorpe
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sierzen Ph D.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Moen Ms
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lt Col Andrew Burda
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Manion
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Greater Lake Superior Foundation
How much does The Greater Lake Superior Foundation give each year?
The Greater Lake Superior Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is The Greater Lake Superior Foundation?
The Greater Lake Superior Foundation reported $47K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1K.
What is The Greater Lake Superior Foundation?
The Greater Lake Superior Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $47K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Greater Lake Superior Foundation operate?
The Greater Lake Superior Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin.
What is The Greater Lake Superior Foundation's EIN?
The Greater Lake Superior Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1693731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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