The National Loon Center Foundation Inc
The national loon center inspires the public to reduce human-caused impacts to loon habitats throughout North America. Our forthcoming world class facility will provide an immersive and interactive exhibit experience that equips people to protect loons and their habitats as the center becomes an international leader in loon research and education.
The National Loon Center Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,442,126
- +57.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $466,947
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $521,786
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The National Loon Center Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $48K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman University Orange, CA | Study of Loon in the Whitefish Chain | $48,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,442,126 | $466,947 | $521,786 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,553,229 | $429,391 | $488,423 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,605,863 | $521,756 | $456,928 | $48,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $1,605,351 | $1,161,281 | $304,129 | $48,000 | 1 | $3,230 |
| 2020 | $632,921 | $873,267 | $226,006 | $13,550 | 2 | — |
About The National Loon Center Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The National Loon Center Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Crosslake, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The National Loon Center Foundation Inc is led by Jon Mobeck, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon Mobeck
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$109K (2022) → $130K (2024)
John Forney
President
Board Member → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrol Henderson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Kilian
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Mitchell
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chip Leer
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Searles
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Kellen
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Watters
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Faber
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Myogeto
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Long
Vice President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jo Fritsvold
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Carla White (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Anderson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Leah Heggerston (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Melanie Underbrink (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bob Long (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Mary Kolesar (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $130K, to Jon Mobeck (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The National Loon Center Foundation Inc
How large is The National Loon Center Foundation Inc?
The National Loon Center Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $467K.
What is The National Loon Center Foundation Inc?
The National Loon Center Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Crosslake, MN. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The National Loon Center Foundation Inc operate?
The National Loon Center Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Minnesota.
What is The National Loon Center Foundation Inc's EIN?
The National Loon Center Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1717690. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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