LISTENING POINT FOUNDATION INC

ELY, MN

Ely Marathon Ely, MN is a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe  Wilderness Area, a million acres of roadless boreal wilderness where canoe's are the only transport and movement between lakes is via canoe-on-shoulders portage. 

The town of Ely's annual marathon has a 'canoe portage' category. Entrants run twenty-six miles carrying a canoe, either solo or team/relay.

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Listening Point Foundation Inc is a non-profit organization based in Ely, Minnesota. It was founded in 1998 by Sigurd Olson, a renowned environmentalist and writer, to preserve and protect the wilderness of the North Woods. The organization's mission is to foster a greater appreciation of the natural world through education, research, and outreach programs.

The foundation operates a nature center at Listening Point, which is a historic cabin located on the shores of Burntside Lake. This cabin was once the home of Sigurd Olson, and it now serves as a museum and educational center where visitors can learn about the history and ecology of the region. The center also hosts workshops, lectures, and other events throughout the year.

In addition to its educational programs, the foundation also conducts research on the ecology and natural history of the North Woods. Its research initiatives focus on topics such as water quality, wildlife ecology, and climate change. The foundation works closely with other organizations and agencies to promote conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.

Overall, Listening Point Foundation Inc is a vital organization that helps to preserve the natural beauty and ecological integrity of the North Woods. Its educational and research programs are essential for promoting environmental awareness and stewardship, and its commitment to conservation ensures that future generations will be able to enjoy the wilderness for years to come.

LISTENING POINT FOUNDATION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ELY MN. US MID #8402700292

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 64,060 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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LISTENING POINT FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 180
ELY
MN
55731-0180

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MID # 8402700292
Name LISTENING POINT FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 391929276
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 76,593
REVENUE 64,060
LAT/LONG 47.902205, -91.854106
CODES FIPS State Code: 27
FIPS County Code: 137
US Census Tract: 015300
US Census Block: 4008