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Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc

Manitowoc, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 270978059  ·  Private foundation

Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc is a Wisconsin-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.5M in annual giving against $53.1M in assets. This page documents the 321 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$53.1M
Total assets
321
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc funds

Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, education, faith-based (christian), faith-based, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCriminal JusticeEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-BasedFinancial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesmen boysolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Capitol Civic Centre Inc
$7.7K GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, $250K ENDOWMENT & $50K CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Manitowoc, WI$308K2018
Lakeshore Community Health Care Inc
MULTIPLE PURPOSES OUTLINED IN 3/13/18 LETTER.
Sheboygan, WI$250K2018
Lakeshore Technical College Foundation Inc
$5,000 - CENTER FOR HEALTH CARE EXCELLENCE CAMPAIGN, $198,615 - SCHOLARSHIPS, $30,000 - JOHN AND KATE MILLER IMPACT FUND: ACADEMIC YEAR 2023
Cleveland, WI$234K2023
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Plymouth
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS PROGRAM
Plymouth, WI$200K2017
Lakeshore Technical College Foundation Inc
SCHOLARSHIPS
Cleveland, WI$183K2017
Roncalli Catholic Schools
$1K RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL; $97,150 SCHOLARSHIPS; $35K TO RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL, $35K TO RONCALLI ELEMENTARY
Manitowoc, WI$168K2022
Marquette University
$150K ONYOURMARQ AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SUPPORT PROGRAM FUND & $10K LAW SCHOOL
Milwaukee, WI$160K2019
Marquette University
ONYOURMARQ AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SUPPORT PROGRAM FUND
Milwaukee, WI$150K2017
Marquette University
ONYOURMARQ AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SUPPORT PROGRAM FUND
Milwaukee, WI$150K2018
Roncalli Catholic Schools
$1,000 - RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL, $88,720 - 2024 DISTRIBUTION RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL, $27,000 - RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL, $31,000 - RONCALLI ELEMENTA
Manitowoc, WI$148K2024
Roncalli Catholic Schools
$90,900 - RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL DISTRIBUTION - SCHOLARSHIPS, $25,000 - RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL, $30,000 - RONCALLI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Manitowoc, WI$146K2023
Lakeshore Technical College Foundation Inc
$10K CENTER OF HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE CAMPAIGN; $66,315 SCHOLARSHIPS; $61.5K JOHN AND KATE MILLER IMPACT FUND
Cleveland, WI$138K2022
Manitowoc Public School District Foundation
$4,000 - 4 $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES, $94,520 2024 DISTRIBUTION LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL, $24,013 - 2024 DISTRIBUTION
Manitowoc, WI$123K2024
Manitowoc Public School District
SCHOLARSHIPS
Manitowoc, WI$111K2022
Lakeshore Technical College Foundation Inc
SCHOLARSHIPS
Cleveland, WI$109K2018

Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.4M
2018$1.5M
2019$1.2M
2020$1.5M
2022$1.7M
2023$1.3M
2024$1.3M

How to apply for funding from Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc

Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at lakeshorecommunityfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc

Does Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc fund?
Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Capitol Civic Centre Inc, Lakeshore Community Health Care Inc, Lakeshore Technical College Foundation Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc give in grants?
Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.8M over 321 grants.
Where is Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc located?
Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc is based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 270978059.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lakeshore Community Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.