The Spirit of Okoboji
The primary purpose of the corporation is to provide support for charitable and educational causes primarily, but not exclusively, in the state of Iowa in the okoboji area.
The Spirit of Okoboji at a glance
In short: The Spirit of Okoboji gave $40K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- +1500.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,027,705
- +20.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Spirit of Okoboji funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dickinson County Museum ($10K). Together the top 4 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $40K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $40K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dickinson County Museum Spirit Lake, IA | Parking Space Project | $10,000 |
| Friends of Lakeside Lab Milford, IA | Dining Hall Deck Renovation | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Museum Lake Park, IA | Museum Restoration Project | $10,000 |
| Historic Arnolds Park Inc Arnolds Park, IA | Erector Set Legends Project | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,027,705 | $2,566,371 | $735,696 | $40,000 | 4 | $2,905 |
| 2024 | $9,139,755 | $8,425,043 | $471,246 | $2,500 | Total only | $3,927 |
| 2023 | $1,155,914 | $300,451 | $245,698 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,098,129 | $832,945 | $235,549 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $496,375 | $558,951 | $71,875 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $9,299 | $20,025 | $13,184 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $2,458 | — | $2,100 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $4,558 | $75,000 | $70,442 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Spirit of Okoboji
Based on IRS filings
The Spirit of Okoboji is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Okoboji, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Spirit of Okoboji is led by Timothy A. Kinnetz, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy A. Kinnetz
President
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Skopec
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Shaffer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Downing
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curt Strouth
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Adams Jr.
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Fahy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joren L. Kinnetz (2018–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Angela A. Cook (2023) — Director of Philanthropy
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 The Spirit of Okoboji
How much does The Spirit of Okoboji give each year?
The Spirit of Okoboji gave $40K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $3K in grants paid.
What is The Spirit of Okoboji's typical grant size?
The Spirit of Okoboji's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Spirit of Okoboji give grants?
The Spirit of Okoboji gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Spirit of Okoboji give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Spirit of Okoboji's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Spirit of Okoboji?
The Spirit of Okoboji reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is The Spirit of Okoboji?
The Spirit of Okoboji is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Okoboji, IA. It holds $11.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Spirit of Okoboji's EIN?
The Spirit of Okoboji's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2954269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Spirit of Okoboji funds
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