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Gratiot Lake Conservancy is a private corporation based in OAK BROOK, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Louis L Lizzadro. It holds total assets of $13.1M. Annual income is reported at $999K. Total assets have grown from $2.5M in 2011 to $13.1M in 2024. Although no onsite educational programs took place on gratiot lake conservancy land this year, there was continuity in keweenaw community forest company's management of gratiot lake conservancy's land - opening roads and trails, putting the dock in, and maitaining the noblet field. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. According to available records, Gratiot Lake Conservancy has made 2 grants totaling $300, with a median grant of $150. Annual giving has grown from $100 in 2022 to $200 in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $200, with an average award of $150. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Michigan and Wisconsin. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Although no onsite educational programs took place on gratiot lake conservancy land this year there was continuity in keweenaw community forest company's management of gratiot lake conservancy's land opening roads and trails putting the dock in and maitaining the noblet field.
Expenses: $6K
Dendrochronology research - a three year spinoff of zach merrill's research at gratiot lake conservancy. This involves engaging undergrad students kcfc the program director and zach merrill in the design and installation of interpretive signage. The signs provide educational content about historically significant trees and various tree species around gratiot lake.
Clearner beach - gratiot lake conservancy hosted a september shoreline clean-up of gratiot lake in partnership with the alliance for the great lakes adopt-a-beach program. Volunteers picked up over 20 pounds of trash from the shoreline.
The keweenaw invasive species area kisma weed crew removed invasive thistle from the gratiot lake conservancy preserve and access road. Kisma also offered a boat wash demo to remove invasive aquatic species at the gratiot lake public access in late july.
Although no onsite educational programs took place on gratiot lake conservancy land this year, there was continuity in keweenaw community forest company's management of gratiot lake conservancy's land - opening roads and trails, putting the dock in, and maitaining the noblet field. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 2 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, WI.
Gratiot Lake Conservancy has distributed a total of $300 across 2 grants. The median grant size is $150, with an average of $150. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $200.
Studies and education in ecology and conservancy.
Gratiot Lake Conservancy is headquartered in OAK BROOK, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$13.1M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$13.1M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Total Grants
2
Total Giving
$300
Average Grant
$150
Median Grant
$150
Unique Recipients
2
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Harbor TownshipGENERAL PURPOSE | Eagle Harbor, MI | $200 | 2023 |
| Wild Ones Keweenaw ChapterPURPOSE WAS FOR GENERAL PURPOSE | Neenah, WI | $100 | 2022 |