About the NPLSF
OUR vision and MISSION
Vision
The five national parks of Lake Superior are nurtured and maintained so all may enjoy these captivating public lands today and for generations to come. e.
Mission
As the philanthropic partner of the five national parks of Lake Superior, we inspire people to create meaningful connections with our parks. We do this by providing funding for programming, educational initiatives, and outreach efforts.
Header photo by Jim Sorbie. Page photo by David Guttenfelder.
FUNDING
All projects and programs supported by NPLSF are funded through grants and private donations. We rely on your support, but it’s not just us – Lake Superior relies on your support, too.
When you donate to NPLSF, know that you’re helping to preserve the beauty of the greatest of our Great Lakes.
Photo by Jonnelle Yankovich.
STAFF
Tom Irvine
Executive Director
St Paul, MN
Dinah Swain
Director, Partnerships
St Paul, MN
BOARD MEMBERS
Carol Brady*
Marquette, MI
Tim Cochrane
Grand Portage, MN
Phyllis Green, Vice Chair
Houghton, MI
Andrew McIlree
Minneapolis, MN
Jeff Henquinet
Secretary
Houghton, MI
Dave Miller*
Duluth, MN
Pam McClelland*
Washington, DC
Frida Waara
Marquette, MI
Tom Woiwode*
Detroit, MI
*Founding Board Member
Photo by David Guttenfelder.
our role
We are the only official non-profit 501(c) (3) fundraising partner of the National Park Service (NPS) for all five US national park sites on Lake Superior.
As such, the projects and programs NPLSF funds fall outside the scope of the NPS budget. Without us, none of the restoration and preservation efforts we’ve funded would happen, and we wouldn’t be able to fund those efforts without you.