Tofte Lake Center Inc
Tofte Lake Center is committed to supporting artists by providing a nurturing experience rooted in nature where artists of all disciplines and backgrounds feel safe to take a break from the "work" of art to play, feel inspired, and be rejuvenated. Vision: tlc envisions an interconnected world in harmony with nature, where artists are supported and celebrated and where taking a break is recognized as integral to the creative process.
Tofte Lake Center Inc at a glance
In short: Tofte Lake Center Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,386
- -87.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,386
- -87.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,386
- Total assets
- $343,177
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Tofte Lake Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Paul & Minnesota Foundation ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $57K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul & Minnesota Foundation St. Paul, MN | DAF: Support Artists | $7,386 |
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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 | $343,177 | $323,257 | $324,002 | $7,386 | 1 | $7 |
| 2023 | $344,594 | $270,494 | $355,453 | $56,936 | 1 | $86 |
| 2022 | $428,701 | $316,460 | $244,384 | — | — | $25,022 |
| 2021 | $353,692 | $205,114 | $198,828 | — | — | $6 |
| 2020 | $347,806 | $170,001 | $140,838 | — | — | — |
About Tofte Lake Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Tofte Lake Center Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ELY, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $343K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $7.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tofte Lake Center Inc is led by Sharee Johnson, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharee Johnson
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Lemm
Trustee
Treasurer & Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Bitterman
Trustee
Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kit Briem
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kleber -Diggs
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Engelman
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
46.7 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $37K (2024)
Faye Price
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Berger
Treasurer & Secretary
Trustee → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Laura Zimmermann (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jennifer Tatsuda (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Rudy Guglielmo (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Sara Fenlason (2020) — Trustee
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 $37K, to Elizabeth Engelman (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Tofte Lake Center Inc
How much does Tofte Lake Center Inc give each year?
Tofte Lake Center Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $57K across 1 grant.
How large is Tofte Lake Center Inc?
Tofte Lake Center Inc reported $343K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $323K.
What is Tofte Lake Center Inc?
Tofte Lake Center Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ELY, MN. It holds $343K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Tofte Lake Center Inc operate?
Tofte Lake Center Inc has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Tofte Lake Center Inc's EIN?
Tofte Lake Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4359561. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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