Fur Commission USA Inc
Fur Commission USA mission is to coordinate and enhance education, research, public affairs and government relations for US mink farming industry.
Fur Commission USA Inc at a glance
In short: Fur Commission USA Inc gave $38K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,029
- +508.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,029
- +508.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $38,029
- Total assets
- $2,290,739
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Fur Commission USA Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Natural Fibers Alliance ($38K).
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 Fur Commission USA Inc gives
- Giving grew 534% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $55K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Fibers Alliance Washington, DC | program support | $38,029 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,290,739 | $424,815 | $354,353 | $38,029 | 1 | $111,209 |
| 2024 | $2,224,731 | $601,023 | $313,776 | $6,250 | 1 | $67,098 |
| 2023 | $2,009,702 | $387,376 | $306,127 | $7,500 | 1 | $51,922 |
| 2022 | $1,950,928 | $700,765 | $680,987 | $6,000 | 1 | $13,533 |
| 2021 | $1,942,910 | $187,596 | $362,874 | $10,000 | 1 | $6,033 |
| 2020 | $2,125,361 | $141,955 | $347,992 | $55,000 | 2 | $20,409 |
About Fur Commission USA Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fur Commission USA Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Preston, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $38K. Net investment income was $111K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fur Commission USA Inc is led by Robert Zimbal, President on every filing since 2020; 6 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Zimbal
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Challis Hobbs
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$13K (2021) → $121K (2025)
Westin Brown
Vise President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Beckstead
Member
Member → Vise President, 2021
Vise President → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
John S Easley
Honorary Member
Member → Honorary Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$39K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Mark Stahl
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2022) → $400 (2025)
Ryan Holt
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Nicholas Masog
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$400 (2025)
Mike Dittrich
Member
Member Aug-Dec → Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Nick Masog (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Wes Brown (2021–2024) — Vise President
- Former: Scott Harris (2020–2023) — Treasurer Jan-Aug
- Former: Michael Whelan (2020–2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $121K, to Challis Hobbs (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fur Commission USA Inc
How much does Fur Commission USA Inc give each year?
Fur Commission USA Inc gave $38K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Fur Commission USA Inc?
Fur Commission USA Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $425K.
What is Fur Commission USA Inc?
Fur Commission USA Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Preston, ID. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Fur Commission USA Inc operate?
Fur Commission USA Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Utah.
What is Fur Commission USA Inc's EIN?
Fur Commission USA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1784046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
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