Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association
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Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association at a glance
In short: Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association gave $107K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $106,791
- -19.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,396
- -19.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $53,396
- Total assets
- $129,948
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Gaylord ($96K). Together the top 2 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association gives
- Giving grew 33% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2019) to $132K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Gaylord Gaylord, MN | Grants to the city of gaylord to help with budget shortfalls and provide funds for public safety. | $96,191 |
| Sibley East School Dist #2310 Arlington, MN | Grants to Local School District. | $10,600 |
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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 | $129,948 | $17,876 | $2,450 | $106,791 | 2 | $3,670 |
| 2024 | $114,695 | $9,728 | $45,368 | $132,213 | 2 | $3,229 |
| 2023 | $154,246 | $26,039 | $5,720 | $72,622 | 2 | $576 |
| 2022 | $131,358 | $31,929 | $35,330 | $80,483 | 1 | $482 |
| 2021 | $821,039 | $130,008 | $102,607 | $92,515 | 2 | $78,423 |
| 2020 | $793,557 | $94,988 | $52,163 | $64,910 | 1 | $57,205 |
| 2019 | $751,284 | $119,215 | $62,439 | $50,275 | 1 | $76,725 |
About Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association
Based on IRS filings
Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Gaylord, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $130K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $107K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association is led by Paul Schmidt, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Schmidt
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$1K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Nate Uecker
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$700 (2023) → $0 (2025)
Derek Hahn
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$1K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Fred Latzke Jr. (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Jerry Hahn (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Erin Swenson (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ian Sing (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Scott Kuphal (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lyle Grochownate Uecker (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Lyle Grochow (2019–2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Paul Schmidt (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association
How much does Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association give each year?
Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association gave $107K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $132K across 2 grants.
How large is Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association?
Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association reported $130K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What is Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association?
Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Gaylord, MN. It holds $130K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association operate?
Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association's EIN?
Gaylord Fire Department Relief Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1647336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 25, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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