Friends of Lake Leelanau
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$2.2M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Friends of Lake Leelanau?
Friends of Lake Leelanau is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Three Cords Foundation ($1.0M), National Philanthropic Trust ($692K), The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc ($130K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Friends of Lake Leelanau between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Cords Foundation | $1,000,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $692,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc | $130,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $117,500 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation | $76,250 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | $33,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | $31,999 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | $22,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The San Francisco Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Adams Legacy Foundation a Delaware Nonprofit | $13,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Wilkinson Foundation | $11,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| United Jewish Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Old Trail Foundation | $5,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Stricof Family Foundation | $5,030 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| The Hershey Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation | $750 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $1.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $55K.
What grants has Friends of Lake Leelanau received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $31,500 |
| 2025 | United Jewish Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Wilkinson Foundation | COMMUNITY | $2,000 |
| 2025 | The Hershey Family Foundation | FOR UNRESTRICTED USE IN EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Three Cords Foundation | SUPPORT OF FLL CAMPAIGN | $340,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $125,500 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $17,000 |
| 2024 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Adams Legacy Foundation a Delaware Nonprofit | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Old Trail Foundation | GENERAL PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Wilkinson Foundation | COMMUNITY | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Three Cords Foundation | TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY AND BEAUTY OF LAKE LEELANAU | $330,000 |
| 2023 | The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Lilly Endowment Inc | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT(S) | $22,500 |
| 2023 | The San Francisco Foundation | ADVISED - FOR THE ENDOWMENT. | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $16,666 |
| 2023 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,000 |
| 2023 | Adams Legacy Foundation a Delaware Nonprofit | EURASIAN WATERMIL FOIL | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Wilkinson Foundation | COMMUNITY | $8,000 |
| 2023 | The Stricof Family Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND PROTECTION | $4,030 |
| 2023 | Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation | CONTRIBUTION TO THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO ENABLE THEM TO FULFILL THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $750 |
| 2023 | Old Trail Foundation | GENERAL PROGRAM | $500 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $500,000 |
| 2022 | Three Cords Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $330,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $100,500 |
| 2022 | Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $51,250 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of Lake Leelanau?
Friends of Lake Leelanau is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Three Cords Foundation ($1.0M), National Philanthropic Trust ($692K), The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation Inc ($130K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Friends of Lake Leelanau between 2021–2025.
Who is Friends of Lake Leelanau's largest funder?
Three Cords Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Friends of Lake Leelanau, with $1.0M across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Friends of Lake Leelanau received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Friends of Lake Leelanau across 35 grants from 19 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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