Great Lakes Foundation Grant

The Great Lakes Foundation Grant supports projects aimed at preserving wilderness areas and promoting marine safety in the Great Lakes region. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the foundation has awarded over $318,212 since its inception in 1993. Grants have funded various initiatives, including breakwater construction and academic research, to enhance appreciation and safety of the marine environment for both members and the general public.

The Great Lakes Foundation (GLF) is an IRS 501(c)(3) charity. It is dedicated to preserving the richness of wilderness cruising areas of the Great Lakes, as well as fostering the art and culture of cruising. The Foundation has awarded more than $318,212 in grants since 1993 to applicants that meet the Foundation's Grant Policy. Some of the supported projects have included breakwater construction, dredging, and university level research.
Objectives
Named the "Great Lakes Foundation," the organization is dedicated to preserving the richness of wilderness cruising areas of the Great Lakes and to fostering the art and science of cruising.
Purpose
The Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational or scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time. By way of illustration and not by way of limitation, the Foundation's purpose includes promoting marine safety through education, including publications and seminars; and protecting and preserving wilderness areas; by its providing information that will enhance the appreciation of the Great Lakes by its members and the general public; encouraging the study and preservation of the marine environment; and supplying encouragement, information and, where appropriate, financial assistance to persons and organizations who further the purposes of the Foundation.
Organization
The Foundation is managed by a Board of Directors composed of the directors of the Great Lakes Cruising Club. All members of the Club are automatically members of the Great Lakes Foundation and participate in its affairs at its annual meeting. The Foundation is exempt from federal income tax as a charitable organization under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, all gifts and bequests to the Foundation by U.S. citizens qualify for income tax deduction.