Gaylord Game Protection League
The conservation and improvement of the natural resources of the state, protection of all wild life except predators, the propagation of game animals, game birds and fish. Establishment of refuges and shelters for game. Acquisition of lands, habitats and waters to perpetuate the purpose herein set forth. Acquisition of lands and grounds for indoor and outdoor sports and recreation. Education on the appreciation of natural resources and wild life. Encouragement of respect for enforcement of game and fish laws. Organization and promotion of rifle teams, trap shooting clubs and similar sports.
Gaylord Game Protection League at a glance
In short: Gaylord Game Protection League gave $57K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,625
- +58.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,438
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $326,479
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gaylord Game Protection League funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Winthrop ($20K). Together the top 6 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gaylord Game Protection League gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $57K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Winthrop Winthrop, MN | Donations to City for Benefit of Citizens. | $20,000 |
| City of Gaylord Gaylord, MN | Donations to City for Benefit of Citizens. | $11,400 |
| Pheasants Forever St. Paul, MN | Donation to Nonprofit for Benefit of Wildlife. | $7,000 |
| Conservation Partners of America Arlington, MN | Donation for the Benefit of Wildlife. | $7,000 |
| Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church Winthrop, MN | Donation to Local Church. | $6,000 |
| Sibley East School District #2310 Arlington, MN | Donation to Local School District. | $5,225 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $326,479 | $101,511 | $47,062 | $56,625 | 6 | $1,983 |
| 2023 | $271,939 | $98,037 | $41,542 | $35,700 | 4 | $757 |
| 2022 | $214,305 | $106,886 | $65,411 | $25,685 | 2 | $2 |
| 2021 | $175,688 | $51,764 | $45,725 | $49,483 | 5 | $3 |
| 2020 | $166,791 | $39,623 | $39,876 | $30,536 | 4 | $3 |
About Gaylord Game Protection League
Based on IRS filings
Gaylord Game Protection League is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Gaylord, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $326K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gaylord Game Protection League is led by Jon Harbarth, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon Harbarth
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myron Nelson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norm Pioske
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Hengel
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Dauer
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Uecker
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Nelson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Seeman
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loren Evers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlene Kloeckl
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Holmquist
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Frauendienst
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Mueller
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Hanson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Flantz
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Harley Jo Borgmann (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jeff Millete (2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Pioske (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Nic Borgmann (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ron Reimuth (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Terry Deno (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Randy Audette (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Blake Battcher (2020) — Director
- Former: Ryan Evers (2020) — Director
- Former: Terry Denojon Harbarth (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Gaylord Game Protection League
How much does Gaylord Game Protection League give each year?
Gaylord Game Protection League gave $57K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $36K across 4 grants.
What is Gaylord Game Protection League's typical grant size?
Gaylord Game Protection League's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $9,438, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Gaylord Game Protection League give grants?
Gaylord Game Protection League gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winthrop, MN (2 grants) and Arlington, MN (2 grants).
Does Gaylord Game Protection League give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Gaylord Game Protection League's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Gaylord Game Protection League's largest grantees?
Gaylord Game Protection League's largest 2024 grantees include City of Winthrop ($20,000), City of Gaylord ($11,400) and Pheasants Forever ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gaylord Game Protection League?
Gaylord Game Protection League reported $326K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $102K.
What is Gaylord Game Protection League?
Gaylord Game Protection League is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Gaylord, MN. It holds $326K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Gaylord Game Protection League's EIN?
Gaylord Game Protection League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2006038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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 July 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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