Quetico Superior Foundation
Accepts applications
Quetico Superior Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $101,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$101,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $81,000 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $81,000 | 7 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $101,000 | 7 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael T McCormick 50 S 6th Street Ste 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 492-6130 |
| What to submit | Detailed proposals of projects or studies |
| Restrictions | Quetico-superior region, bwca and appurtenances |
What Quetico Superior Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 7 | $101,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy | Polymet lawsuit efforts | $30,000 |
| Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness | Sulfide mining contested case efforts | $30,000 |
| Waterlegacy | Sulfate reduction/impaired waters program | $20,000 |
| YMCA Camp Northern Lights | Community lodge/equity in outdoor spaces | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness | No boundaries youth program | $5,000 |
| Urban Boatbuilders | Youth boatbuilding and trip program | $5,000 |
| Heart of the Continent Partnership | Voluntary dues | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James C Wyman
- Andrew Steiner
- Michael T McCormick
Questions people ask
Does Quetico Superior Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Quetico Superior Foundation give?
$101,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Quetico Superior Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James C Wyman (President), Andrew Steiner (Treasurer) and Michael T McCormick (Secretary).
What does Quetico Superior Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and youth programs.