Cook County Chamber
Cook County Chamber is a private foundation, based in Grand Marais, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $4.
Cook County Chamber at a glance
In short: Cook County Chamber gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,250
- -34.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,250
- -34.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $1,294
- -78.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Cook County Chamber funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cook County Chamber of Commmerce ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Cook County Chamber gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $15K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County Chamber of Commmerce Grand Marais, MN | Great Places Project Grants | $5,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,294 | $2,004 | $6,700 | $5,250 | 1 | $5,250 | $4 |
| 2024 | $5,990 | $7,715 | $10,395 | $8,000 | 1 | $8,000 | $5 |
| 2023 | $8,670 | $3,758 | $6,179 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | $8 |
| 2022 | $11,091 | $7,667 | $5,250 | $4,710 | 1 | $4,710 | $11 |
| 2021 | $11,998 | $37,940 | $35,145 | $15,440 | 1 | — | $10 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cook County Chamber is led by Chris Homyak, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Homyak
Chair
Board → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Skinner
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Rysdahl
Secretary
Board → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Hedstrom
Board
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Taylor
Board
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fredrikson
Board
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Blackburn
Treasurer
Chair → Board, 2023
Board → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimber Wraalstad
Board
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Jurek
Board
Secretary → Board, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Youngdahl
Board
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kennedy
Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Skeels
Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Joyce
Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Claire Smith (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jan Sivertson (2021–2024) — Board
- Former: Chuck Payton (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Virginia Palmer (2021–2022) — Board
- Former: Jennifer Stoltz (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cook County Chamber
How much does Cook County Chamber give each year?
Cook County Chamber gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Cook County Chamber?
Cook County Chamber reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
Where does Cook County Chamber operate?
Cook County Chamber has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Cook County Chamber's EIN?
Cook County Chamber's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4976322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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