Great Lakes Sports Commission
THE GREAT LAKES SPORTS COMMISSION (GLSC) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING MICHIGAN AS A PREMIER DESTINATION FOR RECREATION, SPORTS, AND TOURISM. GLSC BUILDS ON THE NATURAL ENERGY OF SPORTS AND RECREATION TO STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMIC VITALITY, HEALTH, AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN MICHIGAN COMMUNITIES. WE HOPE TO GROW THE MICHIGAN TOURISM AND SPORTS FUND INTO A SUSTAINABLE LOAN AND GRANT FUND TO ASSIST INFRASTRUCTURE AND EVENTS FROM ALL OVER THE STATE. WE STRIVE TO CREATE GLOBAL ATTENTION, ECONOMIC GROWTH, TALENT ATTRACTION, AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR GREAT STATE. WITH THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF FOUR SEASONS AND AN INCREDIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SPORTING EVENTS, MICHIGAN HAS IT ALL. OPERATING WITH INTEGRITY, THE COMMISSION BELIEVES SPORT IS THE FOUNDATION FOR WHAT WE DO AND RECREATION RUNS THROUGH MICHIGAN'S DNA. IN COLLABORATION WITH VALUED PARTNERS, WE OFFER EVERYONE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WHAT PURE MICHIGAN HAS TO OFFER.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.0M
-5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$78K
-74.2% YoY
Grant Count
6
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-91.4% YoY
About Great Lakes Sports Commission
Based on IRS filings
Great Lakes Sports Commission is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in IRON MOUNTAIN, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $78K. Net investment income was $199K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,976,705 | $7,382,285 | $7,895,734 |
| Revenue | $221,743 | $169,111 | $41,173 |
| Expenses | $713,754 | $862,523 | $1,111,859 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $199,167 | $164,111 | $6,173 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Great Lakes Sports Commission
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Traverse City Horse Shows ($25,000), Boon Sports Management ($14,000), Crystal Mountain ($12,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOON SPORTS MANAGEMENT CADILLAC, MI | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT GRANT | $14,000 |
| TRAVERSE BAY AREA YOUTH SOCCER TRAVERSE CITY, MI | SPORTS DEVELOPMENT GRANT | $6,000 |
| FORBUSH CORNER NORDIC GAYLORD, MI | DESIGN AND PLANNING FOR TRAIL DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
| HANNAHVILLE INDIAN COMMUNITY WILSON, MI | SUPPORT OF THE ISLAND AND CASINO CHAMPIONSHIP | $10,000 |
| CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN THOMPSONVILLE, MI | MICHIGAN WOMEN'S OPEN DEVELOPMENT GRANT | $12,500 |
| TRAVERSE CITY HORSE SHOWS WILLAMSBURG, MI | DEVELOPMENT GRANT | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRITZ ERICKSON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STEVE VERRETTE | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM MARSHALL | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DOUG LUCIANI | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CINDY PAAVOLA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRIGITTE LAPOINTE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURA NESS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SUZANNE SANREGRET | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL BEACHNAU | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LINDA HOATH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ERIC MARVIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $201,400 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Lakes Sports Commission?
Great Lakes Sports Commission is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in IRON MOUNTAIN, MI. It holds $7.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Great Lakes Sports Commission?
As of 2024, Great Lakes Sports Commission holds $7.0M in total assets with $222K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $78K in 2024.
Where does Great Lakes Sports Commission operate?
Great Lakes Sports Commission has awarded grants in Florida, Michigan.
What size grants does Great Lakes Sports Commission award?
In 2024, Great Lakes Sports Commission awarded 6 grants totaling $78K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Great Lakes Sports Commission's EIN?
Great Lakes Sports Commission's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0954493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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