Public Charity

GREAT LAKES LIFEWAYS INSTITUTE

GREAT LAKES LIFEWAYS INSTITUTE, of MINNEAPOLIS, MN, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $287K in revenue, $286K in expenses, $3K in total assets. 4 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $172K, appear in IRS filings.

EIN: 271596216 MINNEAPOLIS, MN Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C. NTEE: A99 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$287K
Total Expenses$286K
Total Assets$3K
Grant Records4
Funding Total$172K
Filing Years2023–2025

Mission

Great Lakes Lifeways Institute partners with communities to revitalize living land-based knowledge through practice. For nearly fifteen years, our work; canoes, lodges, food systems, harvest camps, and intergenerational learning, has strengthened identity, restored connection, and supported resilient futures. We lead with humility, reciprocity, and deep respect for land, ancestors, and community.

Officers & Directors

Director Dale Kakak
Director Dustin Twiss
Director Sandy Gokee
Director Zachary Earley

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Top Grant Purposes

EDUCATION
$100,000 1 grant
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$60,000 1 grant
Arts & Cultural Heritage Grants
$11,550 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $287K $286K $3K
2024 $457K $443K $12K
2023 $178K $173K $5K

Between 2023 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $178K to $287K (+61%), with total assets most recently reported at $3K.

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