Gunflint Trail Association
To promote the gunflint trail region of northeastern Minnesota as a tourism destination.
Gunflint Trail Association at a glance
In short: Gunflint Trail Association gave $301K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $301K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $300,690
- +3.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $300,690
- +3.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $300,690
- Total assets
- $5,486
- +0.0% vs 2025
- 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 Gunflint Trail Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cook County Visitors Bureau ($301K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K 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 Gunflint Trail Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+5%). 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 $262K (2021) to $301K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $301K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County Visitors Bureau Grand Marais, MN | Cook County Tourism | $300,690 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,486 | $300,690 | $300,690 | $300,690 | 1 |
| 2025 | $5,486 | $290,307 | $290,307 | $290,307 | 1 |
| 2024 | $5,486 | $292,435 | $292,435 | $292,435 | 1 |
| 2023 | $5,486 | $286,663 | $286,663 | $286,663 | 1 |
| 2022 | $5,486 | $293,798 | $293,798 | $291,749 | 1 |
| 2021 | $5,486 | $269,345 | $269,345 | $262,396 | 1 |
About Gunflint Trail Association
Based on IRS filings
Gunflint Trail Association is a public charity, based in Grand Marais, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $301K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gunflint Trail Association is led by Charles Skinner, Board Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Charles Skinner
Board Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Madsen
Board
Vice President → Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fredrikson
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Bryce Campbell (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Thom McAleer (2023–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Deb Mark (2021–2022) — Board
- Former: Nancy Waver (2021–2022) — Board
- Former: David Seaton (2022) — Board
- Former: Matt Ritter (2022) — Treasurer & Secretary
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 Gunflint Trail Association
How much does Gunflint Trail Association give each year?
Gunflint Trail Association gave $301K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $290K across 1 grant.
How large is Gunflint Trail Association?
Gunflint Trail Association reported $5K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $301K.
Where does Gunflint Trail Association operate?
Gunflint Trail Association has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Gunflint Trail Association's EIN?
Gunflint Trail Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1512139. 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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