Squam Lake Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Squam Lake Foundation is a private foundation in Golden Valley, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $400,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$400,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $300,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $299,500 | 12 | $2.6 million |
| 2023 | $300,000 | 12 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 12 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Squam Lake 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 Squam Lake Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 12 | $400,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Medical education, research, patient care | $150,000 |
| Macphail Center for Music | Chamber music education, training, performance | $37,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners | Community outreach-food shelf, housing, employment | $30,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Community outreach/food shelf | $30,000 |
| The Basilica of St Maryst Vincent de Paul Ministry | Community outreach- serving people in need | $25,000 |
| Agate Housing | Community outreach - housing stability, street outreach, shelter & housing | $20,000 |
| Banyan Community | Community outreach - youth, family, community | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Community outreach/food shelf | $20,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities | Community outreach - food, shelter, clothing, healthcare | $20,000 |
| Simpson Housing Services Inc | Community outreach - overnight shelter, stable/supportive housing, children & youth programs | $18,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Community outreach - general opperational support | $15,000 |
| Tubman | Community outreach - general opperational support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John B Winston
- Robert C Mayeron
- Charles A Cleveland Jr
- Robin Tutt
Questions people ask
Does Squam Lake Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Squam Lake Foundation give?
$400,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Squam Lake Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John B Winston (President, Director), Robert C Mayeron (Treasurer, Secretary), Charles A Cleveland Jr (Vice President, Director) and Robin Tutt (Director).
What does Squam Lake Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.