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Lamarche Creek Foundation is a private corporation based in WRENSHALL, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is David Guckenberg. It holds total assets of $621K. Annual income is reported at $242K. Total assets have grown from $211K in 2011 to $631K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, Lamarche Creek Foundation has made 49 grants totaling $170K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $33K in 2020 to $62K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $75K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $25K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Minnesota and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Lamarche Creek Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 49 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, DC.
Lamarche Creek Foundation has distributed a total of $170K across 49 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $25K.
Lamarche Creek Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lamarche Creek Foundation is headquartered in WRENSHALL, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David S Guckenberg | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| June E Guckenberg | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael D Guckenberg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann Marie Guckenberg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$72K
Total Assets
$631K
Fair Market Value
$652K
Net Worth
$631K
Grants Paid
$62K
Contributions
$25K
Net Investment Income
$20K
Distribution Amount
$29K
Total: $555K
Total Grants
49
Total Giving
$170K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
13
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Minnesota Foundation Umd Sales CenterSUPPORT OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS | Minneapolis, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| University Of Minnesota FoundationPROVIDE TWO EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Minneapolis, MN | $12K | 2023 |
| Mesabi Range College FoundationPROVIDE TWO EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Virginia, MN | $6K | 2023 |
| Fond Du Lac Tribal & Comm College FoundationPROVIDE TWO EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Cloquet, MN | $6K | 2023 |
| Best Christmas EverSUPPORT OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS | Cloquet, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Cloquet Community Scholarship FoundationPROVIDE ONE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | Cloquet, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Esko Educational FoundationPROVIDE ONE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | Esko, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Lutheran Social ServicesSUPPORT OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| The Philanthropy RoundtableSUPPORT OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Family PathwaysSUPPORT OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS | North Branch, MN | $500 | 2023 |
| Carlton Co Historical Society FoundationSUPPORT OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS | Cloquet, MN | $250 | 2023 |
| Pbs Ch8 Duluth-Superior Ed TvSUPPORT OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS | Duluth, MN | $250 | 2023 |
| Twin Cities Public TelevisionSUPPORT OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS | St Paul, MN | $250 | 2023 |