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Greater Lake Superior Foundation

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 2011
  • EIN: 41-1693731

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.16k (2023)

Expenses
$7.25k (2023)

Total Assets
$47.4k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,164
Expenses
$7,247
Net Income
-$6,083
Net Assets
$47,399
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,164
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,399
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $47,399
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Scott Thorpe (President) $0 $0
Lt Col Andrew Burda (Vice President) $0 $0
Maria Manion (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael Sierzen Ph D (Director) $0 $0
Sharon Moen Ms (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 26, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,496
Expenses
$2,594
Net Income
-$1,098
Net Assets
$54,729
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,496
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $54,729
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $54,729
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Scott Thorpe (President) $0 $0
Lt Col Andrew Burda (Vice President) $0 $0
Maria Manion (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael Sierzen Ph D (Director) $0 $0
Sharon Moen Ms (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 11, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,404
Expenses
$3,075
Net Income
-$1,671
Net Assets
$58,343
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,270
90.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,405
45.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $58,343
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $58,343
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Scott Thorpe (President) $0 $0
Lt Col Andrew Burda (Vice President) $0 $0
Maria Manion (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael Sierzen Ph D (Director) $0 $0
Sharon Moen Ms (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 8, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,568
Expenses
$2,115
Net Income
-$547
Net Assets
$57,302
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $550
35.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,008
64.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,303
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $57,302
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Scott Thorpe (President) $0 $0
Lt Col Andrew Burda (Vice President) $0 $0
Maria Manion (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael Sierzen Ph D (Director) $0 $0
Sharon Moen Ms (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 12, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,955
Expenses
$5,967
Net Income
-$4,012
Net Assets
$52,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $528
27.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,341
68.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $50
2.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,554
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $52,553
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Scott Thorpe (President) $0 $0
Lt Col Andrew Burda (Vice President) $0 $0
Maria Manion (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael Sierzen Ph D (Director) $0 $0
Sharon Moen Ms (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 22, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$7,164
Expenses
$4,605
Net Income
$2,559
Net Assets
$50,305
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $6,185
86.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,192
16.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,305
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $50,305
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Scott Thorpe (President) $0 $0
Lt Col Andrew Burda (Vice President) $0 $0
Maria Manion (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael Sierzen Ph D (Director) $0 $0
Sharon Moen Ms (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 13, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,934
Expenses
$4,149
Net Income
-$215
Net Assets
$50,822
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $425
10.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,100
28.0%
Sales of Assets $1,057
26.9%
Other Income $1,287
32.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $500
12.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,822
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $50,822
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Scott Thorpe (President) $0 $0
Lt Col Andrew Burda (Vice President) $0 $0
Maria Manion (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael Sierzen Ph D (Director) $0 $0
Sharon Moen Ms (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 8, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,432
Expenses
$3,833
Net Income
-$2,401
Net Assets
$46,471
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $310
21.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $775
54.1%
Sales of Assets $56
3.9%
Other Income $20
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,805
73.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,146
Total Liabilities $675
Net Assets $46,471
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Scott Thorpe (President) $0 $0
Lt Col Andrew Burda (Vice President) $0 $0
Maria Manion (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael Sierzen Ph D (Director) $0 $0
Sharon Moen Ms (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 9, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,456
Expenses
$4,058
Net Income
$1,398
Net Assets
$48,872
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,330
42.7%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $2,421
44.4%
Sales of Assets $667
12.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,921
72.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,872
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $48,872

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,423
Expenses
$3,661
Net Income
$1,762
Net Assets
$51,131
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $610
11.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $3,250
59.9%
Sales of Assets $1,541
28.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,794
76.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,131
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $51,131

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$4,515
Expenses
$4,313
Net Income
$202
Net Assets
$51,647
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,460
32.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $2,131
47.2%
Sales of Assets $650
14.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,067
71.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,647
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $51,647

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,476
Expenses
$3,458
Net Income
-$982
Net Assets
$47,023
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,497
60.5%
Sales of Assets $795
32.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,146
62.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,023
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $47,023

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,974
Expenses
$1,972
Net Income
$2
Net Assets
$46,762
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,887
95.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $253
12.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,762
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $46,762

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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