Education and Literacy;Nonprofits and Philanthropy
With over half of jobs now requiring a postsecondary credential, college completion has never been more important. Yet it remains elusive for too many students -- especially students from low-income backgrounds, students of color and first-generation students. For 50 years, Great Lakes has focused on helping traditionally underserved students who have the most to gain from a college education -- yet often have the least support in getting there -- make their way to and through college. Our 2015 report highlights the three distinct and purposeful funding approaches we use in pursuit of this goal and details several grants we made over the past year.
March 2016
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Midwestern) / Iowa;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Minnesota;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Wisconsin
Education and Literacy;Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Great Lakes 2014 philanthropy report details a $28.6 million commitment in grant funding over the past year to close the college completion gap faced by students of color, low-income students and first-generation students. The report highlights a variety of grants made to colleges, universities, community-based organizations and research initiatives that demonstrate promising approaches to getting more students to and through college. Great Lakes aims to learn which ideas will help the most students achieve the greatest results.
December 2014
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Midwestern) / Iowa;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Minnesota;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Wisconsin
Education and Literacy;Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Great Lakes 2013-2014 philanthropy report details record $21 million in commitments. This past year Great Lakes dramatically increased its funding to help more students from low-income households, students of color, and students who are the first in their families attend and complete college. For the 2013-2014 academic year our commitments total $21 million, and are in excess of $100 million since 2006. This report tells more about our approach to philanthropy and the work we do to move more students toward college completion.
June 2014
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Midwestern) / Iowa;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Minnesota;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Wisconsin
Community and Economic Development;Education and Literacy;Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Contains message from the board chair and the president, grant guidelines, grants list, donor information, funds list, donors list, grantee and donor profiles, financial statements, and lists of board members, advisors, and staff.
January 2011
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio
Community and Economic Development;Education and Literacy;Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Contains mission statement, message from the board chair and the president, 2009 in review, grantee and donor profiles, program information, grant summary, financial statements, and lists of new funds, board and committee members, and staff.
August 2010
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio / Hamilton County / Cincinnati
Community and Economic Development;Education and Literacy;Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Contains list of grants, funds and individual contributions; financial statements; and stories of individuals working to improve their communities.
December 2006
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio / Hamilton County / Cincinnati
Community and Economic Development;Education and Literacy;Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Contains mission statement, board chair and president's message, profiles of grantees and community leaders, program information, financial statements, and lists of board and committee members and staff. Lists funds and grants separately online.
August 2008
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio / Hamilton County / Cincinnati
Community and Economic Development;Education and Literacy;Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Contains 2008 highlights, financial summary, and lists of new funds and board members. Link to Web site includes 2008 grants data and guidelines, program information, and lists of volunteer committees, advisory boards, and staff.
July 2009
Geographic Focus: North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio;North America / United States (Midwestern) / Ohio / Hamilton County / Cincinnati