Squam Lake Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-3492677

Foundation Overview

Based in Golden Valley, MN, Squam Lake Foundation has awarded 142 grants totaling $3,245,250 to organizations in Minnesota and Wyoming. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $175,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,245,250
Total Assets
$2,298,807
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
12
Median Grant
$20,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A

0 of 12 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Minnesota

99% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (65%), Plymouth (8%), St Paul (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+1027%

Strong 1027% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (63%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Squam Lake Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Agate Housing $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Housing Stability, Street Outreach, Shelter & Housing 2024
Banyan Community $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Youth, Family, Community 2024
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners $30,000 Plymouth, MN, US Community Outreach-food Shelf, Housing, Employment 2024
Macphail Center For Music $37,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Chamber Music Education, Training, Performance 2024
Mayo Clinic $150,000 Rochester, MN, US Medical Education, Research, Patient Care 2024
Planned Parenthood $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - General Opperational Support 2024
Second Harvest Heartland $20,000 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2024
Simpson Housing Services Inc $18,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Overnight Shelter, Stable/supportive Housing, Children & Youth Programs 2024
The Basilica Of St Maryst Vincent De Paul Ministry $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach- Serving People In Need 2024
Tubman $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - General Opperational Support 2024
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities $20,000 St Paul, MN, US Community Outreach - Food, Shelter, Clothing, Healthcare 2024
Westminster Presbyterian Church $30,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2024
Banyan Community $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Youth, Family, Community 2023
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners $20,000 Plymouth, MN, US Community Outreach-food Shelf, Housing, Employment 2023
Macphail Center For Music $37,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Chamber Music Education, Training, Performance 2023
Mayo Clinic $150,000 Rochester, MN, US Medical Education, Research, Patient Care 2023
Planned Parenthood $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - General Opperational Support 2023
Second Harvest Heartland $10,000 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2023
Simpson Housing Services Inc $8,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Overnight Shelter, Stable/supportive Housing, Children & Youth Programs 2023
Agate Housing $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Housing Stability, Street Outreach, Shelter & Housing 2023
The Basilica Of St Maryst Vincent De Paul Ministry $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach- Serving People In Need 2023
Tubman $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - General Opperational Support 2023
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Community Outreach - Food, Shelter, Clothing, Healthcare 2023
Westminster Presbyterian Church $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2023
Banyan Community $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Youth, Family, Community 2023
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners $20,000 Plymouth, MN, US Community Outreach-food Shelf, Housing, Employment 2023
Macphail Center For Music $37,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Chamber Music Education, Training, Performance 2023
Mayo Clinic $150,000 Rochester, MN, US Medical Education, Research, Patient Care 2023
Planned Parenthood $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - General Opperational Support 2023
Second Harvest Heartland $10,000 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2023
Simpson Housing Services Inc $8,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Overnight Shelter, Stable/supportive Housing, Children & Youth Programs 2023
Agate Housing $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Housing Stability, Street Outreach, Shelter & Housing 2023
The Basilica Of St Maryst Vincent De Paul Ministry $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach- Serving People In Need 2023
Tubman $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - General Opperational Support 2023
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Community Outreach - Food, Shelter, Clothing, Healthcare 2023
Westminster Presbyterian Church $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2023
Banyan Community $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Youth, Family, Community 2022
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners $20,000 Plymouth, MN, US Community Outreach-food Shelf, Housing, Employment 2022
Macphail Center For Music $37,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Chamber Music Education, Training, Performance 2022
Mayo Clinic $150,000 Rochester, MN, US Medical Education, Research, Patient Care 2022
Second Harvest Heartland $10,000 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2022
Simpson Housing Services Inc $7,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Overnight Shelter, Stable/supportive Housing, Children & Youth Programs 2022
St Stephen's Human Services Inc $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Housing Stability, Street Outreach, Shelter & Housing 2022
The Basilica Of St Maryst Vincent De Paul Ministry $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach- Serving People In Need 2022
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Community Outreach - Food, Shelter, Clothing, Healthcare 2022
Westminster Presbyterian Church $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2022
Planned Parenthood $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - General Opperational Support 2022
Tubman $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - General Opperational Support 2022
Banyan Community $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Youth, Family, Community 2022
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners $20,000 Plymouth, MN, US Community Outreach-food Shelf, Housing, Employment 2022
Macphail Center For Music $37,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Chamber Music Education, Training, Performance 2022
Mayo Clinic $150,000 Rochester, MN, US Medical Education, Research, Patient Care 2022
Second Harvest Heartland $10,000 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2022
Simpson Housing Services Inc $7,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Overnight Shelter, Stable/supportive Housing, Children & Youth Programs 2022
St Stephen's Human Services Inc $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Housing Stability, Street Outreach, Shelter & Housing 2022
The Basilica Of St Maryst Vincent De Paul Ministry $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach- Serving People In Need 2022
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Community Outreach - Food, Shelter, Clothing, Healthcare 2022
Westminster Presbyterian Church $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2022
Planned Parenthood $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - General Opperational Support 2022
Tubman $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - General Opperational Support 2022
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners $20,000 Plymouth, MN, US Community Outreach-food Shelf, Housing, Employment 2021
Macphail Center For Music $37,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Chamber Music Education, Training, Performance 2021
Mayo Clinic $175,000 Rochester, MN, US Medical Education, Research, Patient Care 2021
Minnesota Military Family Foundation $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Serving People In Need 2021
Second Harvest Heartland $5,000 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2021
Sharing And Caring Hands Inc $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Meals, Housing, Medical Assistance, Etc. 2021
Simpson Housing Services Inc $7,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Overnight Shelter, Stable/supportive Housing, Children & Youth Programs 2021
St Stephen's Human Services Inc $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Housing Stability, Street Outreach, Shelter & Housing 2021
The Basilica Of St Maryst Vincent De Paul Ministry $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach- Serving People In Need 2021
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Community Outreach - Food, Shelter, Clothing, Healthcare 2021
Westminster Presbyterian Church $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2021
Banyan Community $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Youth, Family, Community 2021
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners $20,000 Plymouth, MN, US Community Outreach-food Shelf, Housing, Employment 2021
Macphail Center For Music $37,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Chamber Music Education, Training, Performance 2021
Mayo Clinic $175,000 Rochester, MN, US Medical Education, Research, Patient Care 2021
Minnesota Military Family Foundation $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Serving People In Need 2021
Second Harvest Heartland $5,000 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2021
Sharing And Caring Hands Inc $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Meals, Housing, Medical Assistance, Etc. 2021
Simpson Housing Services Inc $7,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Overnight Shelter, Stable/supportive Housing, Children & Youth Programs 2021
St Stephen's Human Services Inc $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Housing Stability, Street Outreach, Shelter & Housing 2021
The Basilica Of St Maryst Vincent De Paul Ministry $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach- Serving People In Need 2021
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Community Outreach - Food, Shelter, Clothing, Healthcare 2021
Westminster Presbyterian Church $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2021
Banyan Community $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Youth, Family, Community 2021
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners $18,000 Plymouth, MN, US Community Outreach-food Shelf, Housing, Employment 2020
Mayo Clinic $150,000 Rochester, MN, US Medical Education, Research, Patient Care 2020
Minnesota Military Family Foundation $3,750 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Serving People In Need 2020
Second Harvest Heartland $3,500 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2020
Sharing And Caring Hands Inc $18,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Meals, Housing, Medical Assistance, Etc. 2020
Simpson Housing Services Inc $7,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach- Overnight Shelter, Stable/supportive Housing, Children & Youth Programs 2020
St Stephen's Human Services Inc $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Housing Stability, Street Outreach, Shelter & Housing 2020
The Basilica Of St Maryst Vincent De Paul Ministry $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach- Serving People In Need 2020
The Salvation Army $5,000 Roseville, MN, US Community Outreach - Food, Housing, Youth Services, Rehabilitation, Disaster Relief 2020
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities $3,750 St Paul, MN, US Community Outreach - Food, Shelter, Clothing, Healthcare 2020
Westminster Presbyterian Church $18,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2020
Macphail Center For Music $37,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Chamber Music Education, Training, Performance 2020
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners $15,000 Plymouth, MN, US Community Outreach-food Shelf, Housing, Employment 2019
Madeline Island Music Camp $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Chamber Music Education, Training, Performance 2019
Mayo Clinic $150,000 Rochester, MN, US Medical Education, Research, Patient Care 2019
Sharing And Caring Hands Inc $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Meals, Housing, Medical Assistance, Etc. 2019
Simpson Housing Services Inc $7,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach- Overnight Shelter, Stable/supportive Housing, Children & Youth Programs 2019
St Stephen's Human Services Inc $7,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Housing Stability, Street Outreach, Shelter & Housing 2019
The Basilica Of St Maryst Vincent De Paul Ministry $7,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach- Serving People In Need 2019
The Salvation Army $3,750 Roseville, MN, US Community Outreach - Food, Housing, Youth Services, Rehabilitation, Disaster Relief 2019
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities $3,750 St Paul, MN, US Community Outreach - Food, Shelter, Clothing, Healthcare 2019
Westminster Presbyterian Church $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2019
Minnesota Military Family Foundation $6,250 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Serving People In Need 2019
Second Harvest Heartland $3,500 Brooklyn Park, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2019
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners $10,000 Plymouth, MN, US Community Outreach-food Shelf, Housing, Employment 2017
L & V Winter Closet Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Winter Coats & Other Winter Clothing 2017
Madeline Island Music Camp $37,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Chamber Music Education, Training, Performance 2017
Mayo Clinic $150,000 Rochester, MN, US Medical Education, Research, Patient Care 2017
Minnesota Military Family Foundation $2,500 Golden Valley, MN, US Support For Mn Military Personnel & Families 2017
Sharing And Caring Hands Inc $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Meals, Housing, Medical Assistance, Etc. 2017
Simpson Housing Services Inc $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach- Overnight Shelter, Stable/supportive Housing, Children & Youth Programs 2017
St Stephen's Human Services Inc $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Housing Stability, Street Outreach, Shelter & Housing 2017
The Basilica Of St Maryst Vincent De Paul Ministry $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach- Serving People In Need 2017
The Salvation Army $2,500 Roseville, MN, US Community Outreach - Food, Housing, Youth Services, Rehabilitation, Disaster Relief 2017
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities $2,500 St Paul, MN, US Community Outreach - Food, Shelter, Clothing, Healthcare 2017
Westminster Presbyterian Church $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2017
Macphail Center For Music $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US To Increase Accessibility For Music Education 2016
The Basilica Of Saint Mary $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach 2016
Friends Of The Minnesota Sinfonia $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Music & Educational Needs 2016
Madeline Island Music Camp $74,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Chamber Music Education, Training, Performance 2016
Westminster Presbyterian Church $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2016
Sharing And Caring Hands Inc $20,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Meals, Housing, Medical Assistance, Etc. 2016
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners $16,000 Plymouth, MN, US Community Outreach-food Shelf, Housing, Employment 2016
L & V Winter Closet Foundation $1,000 Ms, MN, US Community Outreach - Winter Coats & Other Winter Clothing 2016
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Community Outreach - Food, Shelter, Clothing, Healthcare 2016
The Salvation Army $10,000 Roseville, MN, US Community Outreach - Food, Housing, Youth Services, Rehabilitation, Disaster Relief 2016
Saint Vincent De Paul-twin Cities $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Serving People In Need 2016
Minnesota Military Family Foundation $5,000 Golden Valley, MN, US Support For Mn Military Personnel & Families 2016
Jewish Family And Children's Services $5,000 Golden Valley, MN, US Essential Services And Support For People In Need 2016
St Stephen's Human Services Inc $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach - Housing Stability, Street Outreach, Shelter & Housing 2016
Simpson Housing Services Inc $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach- Overnight Shelter, Stable/supportive Housing, Children & Youth Programs 2016
Basilica Of Saint Mary $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach, Food Shelf 2015
Interfaith Outreach And Community Partners $5,000 Wayzata, MN, US Community Outreach-food Shelf, Housing, Employment 2015
Minnesota Foodshare $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Fighting Hunger Through Local Community Action 2015
Macphail Center For Music $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US To Increase Accessibility For Music Education 2015
St Johns Episcopal Church & Rectory $8,000 Jackson, WY, US To Revitalize The Church And Congregation, Chapel Endowment Fund 2015
Sharing & Caring Hands $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach-meals, Housing, Medical Assistance, Etc 2015
Westminster Presbyterian Church $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Community Outreach/food Shelf 2015

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Squam Lake Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 36-3492677
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 270920 Golden Valley, MN 55427-6920

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Squam Lake Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President, Director John B Winston
Treasurer, Secretary Robert C Mayeron
Vice President, Director Charles A Cleveland Jr
Director Robin Tutt

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.