Lamarche Creek Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lamarche Creek Foundation is a private foundation in Wrenshall, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $77,250 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$77,250
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$681,671
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $62,250 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,250 | 13 | $652,146 |
| 2024 | $62,250 | 13 | $667,655 |
| 2025 | $77,250 | 13 | $681,671 |
How to apply
Lamarche Creek Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lamarche Creek Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 12 | $76,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation Umd Sales Center | Support of public programs | $25,000 |
| Best Christmas Ever | Support of public programs | $20,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Provide two educational scholarships | $12,000 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal & Comm College Foundation | Provide two educational scholarships | $6,000 |
| Mesabi Range College Foundation | Provide two educational scholarships | $6,000 |
| Cloquet Community Scholarship Foundation | Provide one educational scholarship | $2,500 |
| Esko Educational Foundation | Provide one educational scholarship | $2,500 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Support of public programs | $1,000 |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable | Support of public programs | $1,000 |
| Family Pathways | Support of public programs | $500 |
| Carlton Co Historical Society Foundation | Support of public programs | $250 |
| PBS CH8 Duluth-Superior Ed TV | Support of public programs | $250 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | Support of public programs | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- David S Guckenberg
- June E Guckenberg
- Michael D Guckenberg
- Ann Marie Guckenberg
Questions people ask
Does Lamarche Creek Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lamarche Creek Foundation give?
$77,250 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lamarche Creek Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David S Guckenberg (President), June E Guckenberg (Secretary/Treasurer), Michael D Guckenberg (Director) and Ann Marie Guckenberg (Director).
What does Lamarche Creek Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.