Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc
Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Lake Ozark, Missouri. It raises funds through events, sponsorships, registrations, merchandise, and donations, then supports Lake-area charities and first responders.
Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc at a glance
In short: Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc gave $620K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Missouri. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $619,653
- +43.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,950
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,934
- Total assets
- $72,069
- +16.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc
- How to Apply
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The organization accepts requests for consideration from registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the Lake of the Ozarks region and aligned with its mission. Applicants are asked to provide organizational and contact information, their mission, annual operating budget, and a description of how funds would support their programs or community impact. Recipients must volunteer at least 25 hours annually.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 465, Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Phone: (573) 776-0132
Website: https://lakeoftheozarksshootout.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Make a Wish Foundation ($73K). Together the top 10 received $437K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 111 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed entirely to Missouri recipients. The organization describes its charitable work as supporting charities and first responders in the Lake of the Ozarks region.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $17K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $393K (2020) to $620K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $620K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make a Wish Foundation Chesterfield, MO | Program Funding | $73,176 |
| Coffman Bend Fire Assoc Climax Springs, MO | Fire Equipment | $72,226 |
| Elks Lodge 2705 Gravois Mills, MO | — | $48,003 |
| Greeneview Elks 2857 Camdenton, MO | Community Grant | $44,932 |
| Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Allian Sunrise Beach, MO | — | $41,148 |
| Osage Family Partnership Upper Elem Osage Beach, MO | — | $40,910 |
| Lauriesunrise Beach Rotary Laurie, MO | Community Grant | $37,442 |
| Mid-Co Fire District Camdenton, MO | Fire Equipment | $34,028 |
| Northwest Fire District Climax Springs, MO | Fire Equipement | $26,639 |
| Livabilites Gravois Mill, MO | Community Programs | $18,279 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,069 | $1,208,741 | $1,225,534 | $619,653 | 27 |
| 2023 | $61,959 | $1,134,616 | $1,115,699 | $431,280 | 24 |
| 2022 | $28,917 | $1,180,191 | $1,198,586 | $479,315 | 23 |
| 2021 | $47,312 | $973,884 | $974,732 | $437,990 | 19 |
| 2020 | $48,160 | $808,495 | $813,580 | $392,585 | 18 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to raise funds during an annual boat race and donate the proceeds to local fire departments and other charitable organizations in the community. Its website also describes a broader aim of raising funds and awareness for nonprofits and first responders that strengthen local communities.
Its 2024 grants included fire departments and community organizations. For example, the Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance received $41,148; the grantee describes its mission as protecting and improving the lake, watershed, and natural resources while maintaining economic, social, and environmental health. Lake Area Industries received $16,037; it describes its mission as providing meaningful employment for people with disabilities. Kids’ Harbor received $13,215; it describes itself as a child advocacy center providing a child-friendly setting and services for children who may have experienced abuse or neglect. Citizens Against Domestic Violence received $6,665; it describes its work as empowering people experiencing abuse through advocacy and community engagement.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 27 grants totaling $619,653. Grants ranged from $6,107 to $73,176, with a median of $14,934. The organization’s website reports that in 2025 it raised $1.62 million and donated $815,000 to 47 Lake-area charities.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $73,176 to Make-A-Wish Foundation, $72,226 to Coffman Bend Fire Association for fire equipment, $48,003 to Elks Lodge 2705, and $44,932 to Greeneview Elks 2857 for a community grant. Other notable awards included $41,148 to the Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance, $40,910 to Osage Family Partnership Upper Elementary, and $34,028 to Mid-Co Fire District for fire equipment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark D. Maasen as president, Donald E. Sylva as vice president, Connie M. Weyer as treasurer, and Diana Dorhauer as secretary. Board members listed are Shane Landis, Taylor Scism, Ken Lawler, and Brad Harrington.
Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc is led by Mark D. Maasen, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark D. Maasen
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Connie M. Weyer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diana Dorhauer
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donald E. Sylva
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brad Harrington
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ken Lawler
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Shane Landis
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Taylor Scism
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Karie Maasen (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kent J. Morris (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Ronald Duggan (2020–2022) — 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 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc
How much does Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc give each year?
Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc gave $620K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $431K across 24 grants.
What is Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc's typical grant size?
Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc's median grant in 2024 was $14,934, and its average grant was $22,950, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc give grants?
Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Osage Beach, MO (5 grants), Sunrise Beach, MO (5 grants), Camdenton, MO (4 grants) and Lake Ozark, MO (3 grants).
Who are Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc's largest grantees?
Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Make a Wish Foundation ($73,176), Coffman Bend Fire Assoc ($72,226) and Elks Lodge 2705 ($48,003), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc?
Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc reported $72K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is to raise funds during an annual boat race and donate the proceeds to local fire departments and other charitable organizations in the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc?
The organization accepts requests for consideration from registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the Lake of the Ozarks region and aligned with its mission. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc's EIN?
Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2067090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 September 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lake-of-the-ozarks-shootout-inc-morg_3a80b9ae346847bbb2115a528c7a580f
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