Nonprofit · EIN 26-0203614
NATIONAL PARKS OF LAKE SUPERIOR FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $352,174 | $521,212 | -$169,038 | $230,042 | $26,208 | $203,834 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $423,277 | $352,218 | $71,059 | $385,510 | $12,638 | $372,872 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $381,750 | $263,643 | $118,107 | $317,365 | $0 | $317,365 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $335,550
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,689
- Other revenue
- $10,935
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,833
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,946
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,851
- Occupancy
- $3,317
- Travel
- $13,548
- Program services (functional)
- $441,628
- Management and general (functional)
- $57,695
- Fundraising (functional)
- $21,889
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $385,510
- Total assets, end of year
- $230,042
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,208
- Net assets, end of year
- $203,834
- Publicly traded securities
- $98,319
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $196,458
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,376
- Gross receipts
- $352,174
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Irvine | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $87,600 |
| Frida Waara | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Brady | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pam McClelland | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Cochrane | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Miller | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Phyllis Green | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Beau Bye | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Curtes | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Emily Larson | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Irvine | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $87,600 |
| Frida Waara | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Brady | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Pam McClelland | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Cochrane | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Miller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Phyllis Green | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jeff Henquinet | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Beau Bye | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Curtes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Troy Hutchinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Larson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Irvine | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $73,800 |
| Frida Waara | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Brady | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Pam McClelland | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Cochrane | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Miller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Phyllis Green | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jeff Henquinet | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Beau Bye | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Curtes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Troy Hutchinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 420 SUMMIT AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-2624
- In care of
- % RITA HODGINS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Tom Irvine, 420 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102
- Signed the 990
- Thomas Irvine, Executive Director
- Phone
- (651) 681-1566
- Website
- www.nplsf.org
- Return prepared by
- Studio501 Inc
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $142,490 · revenue $130,000
- 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.Expenses $21,214 · revenue $20,064
- 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.Expenses $277,924 · revenue $75,394
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0203614
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $230,042
- Income (IRS master file)
- $352,174
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $352,174 | $521,212 | $230,042 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $423,277 | $352,218 | $385,510 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $381,750 | $263,643 | $317,365 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $430,177 | $313,186 | $199,258 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-0203614).
Questions about NATIONAL PARKS OF LAKE SUPERIOR FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL PARKS OF LAKE SUPERIOR FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL PARKS OF LAKE SUPERIOR FOUNDATION is 26-0203614.
- Is NATIONAL PARKS OF LAKE SUPERIOR FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to NATIONAL PARKS OF LAKE SUPERIOR FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL PARKS OF LAKE SUPERIOR FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NATIONAL PARKS OF LAKE SUPERIOR FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL PARKS OF LAKE SUPERIOR FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL PARKS OF LAKE SUPERIOR FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Tom Irvine.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL PARKS OF LAKE SUPERIOR FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $87,600 (Tom Irvine, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL PARKS OF LAKE SUPERIOR FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $352,174, expenses of $521,212 and total assets of $230,042 at year end.
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