2026-08-09T23:01:01-07:00 2025-12-31 861872153 Studio501 Inc 210 Rustic Lodge W Minneapolis MN 55419 990 2025-01-01 260203614 NATIONAL PARKS OF LAKE SUPERIOR FOUNDATION NATI 6516811566 420 Summit Avenue Saint Paul MN 55102 Thomas Irvine Executive Director 6516811566 2026-08-15 1 Mary Cleary P02536450 6122293887 2026-08-01 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Tom Irvine 420 Summit Avenue Saint Paul MN 55102 352174 0 X www.nplsf.org X 2007 MI The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation (NPLSF) exists to provide financial support for projects and programs that preserve the natural resources and cultural heritage of the five Lake Superior national parks: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Grand Portage National Monument, Isle Royale National Park, Keweenaw National Historical Park, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Together with the National Park Service and affiliated tribal nations, we work to conserve and restore Lake Superior's water quality and ecological health, with a special focus on moose habitat; support inclusive cultural interpretation and education through programs for youth, curriculum, and support of cultural events; improve park infrastructure and visitor experiences by working to raise support for projects such as staff housing; and serve as an active voice for the long-term sustainability of our parks so they can be enjoyed by future generations. 9 9 1 16 0 0 400099 335550 0 0 23120 5689 58 10935 423277 352174 0 0 0 0 0 11946 0 0 21889 352218 509266 352218 521212 71059 -169038 385510 230042 12638 26208 372872 203834 X The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation (NPLSF) exists to provide financial support for projects and programs that preserve the natural resources and cultural heritage of the five Lake Superior national parks: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Grand Portage National Monument, Isle Royale National Park, Keweenaw National Historical Park, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Together with the National Park Service and affiliated tribal nations, we work to conserve and restore Lake Superior's water quality and ecological health, with a special focus on moose habitat; support inclusive cultural interpretation and education through programs for youth, curriculum, and support of cultural events; improve park infrastructure and visitor experiences by working to raise support for projects such as staff housing; and serve as an active voice for the long-term sustainability of our parks so they can be enjoyed by future generations. 1 0 142490 0 130000 Isle Royale Solar: NPLSF advanced multiple projects to improve park resilience and reduce maintenance costs through energy efficiency and transitioning off fossil fuel onto renewable electricity. Our major staff dormitory winterization project and new solar installation at Isle Royale are nearly complete and we provided three e-bikes to the island to replace diesel-powered park vehicles. 21214 0 20064 Untold Stories Grand Portage: Our work on inclusive cultural interpretation and education also made important progress. In partnership with the Grand Portage Band, we raised resources for, helped develop, and are poised to install an interpretive exhibit at the Band's Hat Point Ferry Building, a busy entry point for travel between Grand Portage and Isle Royale. We sponsored another successful year of Agaaming Aki (the land across the water) an experiential learning program involving the Grand Portage and Red Cliff Bands, Grand Portage National Monument, 1854 Treaty Authority, and NPLSF. NPLSF also sponsored Rendezvous Days at Grand Portage and the Lutsong Music Festival. 277924 0 75394 Other programs: NPLSF led multiple effective communications efforts to improve public awareness and collaboration among park partners. Our Lake Superior Podcast continues to inspire and inform thousands across the region about issues impacting our parks and lake. We also advanced park-specific communication efforts including securing resources for a major planning process at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore to coordinate volunteer efforts and forming a Heritage Council for the many partners at Isle Royale engaged in historic preservation. Across Lake Superior's five national parks we also supported smaller projects, such as lighthouse renovations and tours, to maintain the unique features of our parks and engage the public. 0 0 0 441628 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 MI MN X Studio501 6122293887 210 Rustic Lodge W Minneapolis MN 55410 Tom Irvine Executive Director 40 0 X 87600 0 0 Frida Waara Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Carol Brady Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Pam McClelland Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Tim Cochrane Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Andrew Miller Board President 3 0 X X 0 0 0 Phyllis Green Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Beau Bye Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jessica Curtes Board Secretary 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Emily Larson Board Treasurer 2 0 X X 0 0 0 87600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 335550 0 335550 0 5689 5689 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10935 10935 0 0 10935 352174 16624 0 0 X 0 10833 10833 1113 1113 87600 65700 13140 8760 19851 19851 77621 48914 16488 12219 5218 4891 93 234 12241 8538 3585 118 2031 1212 480 339 3317 2653 498 166 13548 11354 2194 7200 6806 341 53 1025 1025 Program & project expenses 273114 273114 0 0 Sponsorships 6500 6500 0 0 521212 441628 57695 21889 140506 130704 215 0 5000 174 1019 239615 98319 385510 230042 12638 12832 0 0 13376 0 0 0 0 0 12638 26208 X 28027 196458 344845 7376 372872 203834 385510 230042 -169038 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 X 0 0 0 X 108809 429979 381314 396249 355550 1671901 437 58 0 495 108809 429979 381751 396307 355550 1672396 0 0 0 0 0 0 1672396 1732 5669 7401 0 0 0 1732 5669 7401 108809 429979 381751 398039 361219 1679797 0.99559 0.99877 0.00441 0.00123 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part III, Line 2 NPLSF launched a major new initiative in 2025: the Northern Moose Alliance, a partnership effort with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 1854 Treaty Authority, and Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. NPLSF is hosting a Wildlife Biologist carrying out research on young moose and is leading public engagement and communications efforts to build a strong and active constituency for actions, such as habitat improvement, that will help our region's struggling moose populations. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy of the 990 is distributed to the entire Board to review and approve before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each Board member must annually fill out a conflict of interest form. If a conflict were to arise during the year, it is the Board member's responsibility to bring the conflict to the Board to discuss and determine whether it is allowable or whether the Board member should step down. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The 990, financial statements, and conflict of interest policy is made available upon request in electronic form. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Project related design and contract services; consulting services