Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1
For the promotion and protection of a high quality muskellunge sport fishery. We will accomplish this by supporting conservation practices, especially catch and release, and research based on sound scientific merit, and carried out by authorized federal or state agencies, appropriate academic institutions, muskies inc. Chapters and their members. We are committed to the abatement of water pollution, maintenance of records for muskie habitats, growth and range, and the dissemination of muskie information, as well as muskie fishing by youth
Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1 at a glance
In short: Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1 gave $41K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,328
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $10,332
- Median grant
- $9,400
- Total assets
- $289,993
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was MN Depart Natural Resources ($16K). Together the top 4 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2025) to $53K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MN Depart Natural Resources Spicer, MN | equipment | $15,778 |
| North Metro Chapter 21 Lino Lakes, MN | Stocking Program | $11,800 |
| Michigan Muskie Alliance Grand Rapids, MI | Program | $7,000 |
| St Cloud Chapter #37 Sartell, MN | Rental, Equip | $6,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $289,993 | $244,895 | $251,769 | $41,328 | 4 |
| 2024 | $292,649 | $177,010 | $173,392 | — | — |
| 2023 | $290,062 | $207,592 | $171,336 | $53,200 | 5 |
About Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1
Based on IRS filings
Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1 is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bloomington, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $290K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $41K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1 is led by Jim Doyle, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jim Doyle
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Mueller
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Olson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Schultz
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Newman
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Collette
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keegan McIntosh
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Friskney
Vice President
First Vice President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Agrimson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Thompson
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jim Kroupa (2023–2024) — President
- Former: John Sadusky (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Pete Kemmer (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Cody Klaus (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Craig Johnson (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Ide (2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1
How much does Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1 give each year?
Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1 gave $41K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1's typical grant size?
Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1's median grant in 2025 was $9,400, and its average grant was $10,332, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1 give grants?
Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1 gives mostly in Minnesota: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (17%).
Does Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1?
Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1 reported $290K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $245K.
What is Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1?
Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1 is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bloomington, MN. It holds $290K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1's EIN?
Muskies Inc Twin Cities Chapter 1's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1038115. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
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