Friends of Lake Leelanau
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$2.2M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Friends of Lake Leelanau?
Friends of Lake Leelanau is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Three Cords Foundation ($1.0M), National Philanthropic Trust ($661K), The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation ($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 | $660,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation | $130,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $117,500 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Community | $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 |
| Old Trail Foundation | $5,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Stricof Family Foundation | $5,030 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation | $750 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Friends of Lake Leelanau received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wilkinson Foundation | COMMUNITY | $2,000 |
| 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 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Grand Traverse Regional Community | 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 | Wilkinson Foundation | COMMUNITY | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Adams Legacy Foundation a Delaware Nonprofit | EURASIAN WATERMIL FOIL | $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 | ENVIRONMENTAL | $51,250 |
| 2022 | The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $15,333 |
| 2022 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of Lake Leelanau?
Friends of Lake Leelanau is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Three Cords Foundation ($1.0M), National Philanthropic Trust ($661K), The Ashken Family Charitable Foundation ($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 31 grants from 16 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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