Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati
Promote tourism in the grand marais and Cook county region.
Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati at a glance
In short: Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati gave $712K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $712K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $712,365
- +6.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $712,365
- +6.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $712,365
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cook County Visitors Bureau ($712K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+12%). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $433K (2021) to $712K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $712K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County Visitors Bureau Grand Marais, MN | Cook County Tourism | $712,365 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $712,365 | $712,365 | $712,365 | 1 |
| 2025 | $667,816 | $667,816 | $667,816 | 1 |
| 2024 | $613,484 | $613,484 | $613,484 | 1 |
| 2023 | $634,962 | $634,962 | $634,962 | 1 |
| 2022 | $604,839 | $604,839 | $601,126 | 1 |
| 2021 | $437,787 | $437,787 | $433,437 | 1 |
About Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati
Based on IRS filings
Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Grand Marais, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $712K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati is led by Charles Skinner, Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Charles Skinner
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Tersteeg
Board
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Humphrey
Board
Board → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachelle Christiansen
Board
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thom McAleer
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Chris Holland Mehlhaff (2021–2022) — Board
- Former: Jennifer Kennedy (2021–2022) — Board
- Former: Sara Hingos (2021–2022) — Chair
- Former: Tom Nelson (2021) — Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati
How much does Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati give each year?
Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati gave $712K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $668K across 1 grant.
What is Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati?
Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Grand Marais, MN.
Where does Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati operate?
Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati's EIN?
Grand Marais Area Tourism Associati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1984507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
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