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Great Lakes Fishery Commission

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission is an international treaty organization established to coordinate fisheries research, control invasive sea lampreys, and facilitate cooperative fishery management among the state, provincial, …

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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Great Lakes Fishery Commission

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Ann Arbor, MI
Foundation type
Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4))
NTEE code
D330
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Mission

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission is an international treaty organization established to coordinate fisheries research, control invasive sea lampreys, and facilitate cooperative fishery management among the state, provincial, tribal, and federal agencies.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D330

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.35%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Great Lakes Fishery Commission is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Ann Arbor, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. Its EIN is 381539304. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $76M in annual revenue. 61 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Great Lakes Fishery Commission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Great Lakes Fishery Commission is located in Ann Arbor, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1955 and has been active for 71 years.

Based on official tax filings, Great Lakes Fishery Commission has $76M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Great Lakes Fishery Commission is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). It has $76M in annual revenue. The organization has 61 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Great Lakes Fishery Commission. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Great Lakes Fishery Commission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Great Lakes Fishery Commission profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission is an international treaty organization established to coordinate fisheries research, control invasive sea lampreys, and facilitate cooperative fishery management among the state, provincial, tribal, and federal agencies. Great Lakes Fishery Commission is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1955.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Great Lakes Fishery Commission's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $76M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Great Lakes Fishery Commission are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Great Lakes Fishery Commission is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 381539304, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

SE
Sean Martineau
Financial Accounting Manager

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew M•••
Science Program Director
CH
Charles W•••••
Commissioner
DA
Dale B••••••
Sea Lamprey Program Director
DA
David U••••••
Commissioner
DO
Don P•••••••
Commissioner
DO
Doug S••••
Commissioner
DR
Dr R••••• H••••
Commissioner
DR
Dr W•••••• T•••••
Commissioner
EA
Earl P••••••
Commissioner
ET
Ethan B••••
Commissioner
JA
James M•••••
Commissioner
JE
Jean G•• F•••••••
Commissioner
JE
Jean-Guy F•••••••
Commissioner
JO
John D•••••••
Fishery Management Program Director
KA
Karen D••••
Commissioner
KE
Kendra W•••••
Commissioner
MA
Marc G••••
Communications Program Director
MI
Michael S••••••
Sea Lamprey Control Program Director
RO
Robert L••••
Executive Secretary
SE
Sean M••••••••
Financial Accounting Manager
SH
Shannon E••••••
Commissioner
ST
Stephen D••••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Trump signs bill to aid Great Lakes fishery research by tackling sea lamprey threat - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
2025 GLRI Success Stories - NOAA (.gov)
May 2026
www.noaa.gov
Stifling a sea lamprey comeback - State of Michigan (.gov)
Apr 2026
www.michigan.gov
Flags Highlight Marquette Biological Station’s Role in Restoring the Great Lakes Fishery - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servic
Feb 2026
www.fws.gov
Invasive sea lamprey declining as control efforts in the Great Lakes resume - Bridge Michigan
Jan 2026
bridgemi.com
US Congress reauthorizes Great Lakes Fishery Research Program - SeafoodSource
Jan 2026
www.seafoodsource.com
Invasive sea lamprey declining as control efforts in the Great Lakes resume - Michigan Public
Dec 2025
www.michiganpublic.org
U.S. House passes bill to extend critical Great Lakes fisheries research - Cleveland.com
Dec 2025
www.cleveland.com
Five lamprey species are found in the Great Lakes – only one is invasive - canr.msu.edu
Dec 2025
www.canr.msu.edu
The invasive sea lamprey is poised for comeback in the Great Lakes - WPR
Dec 2025
www.wpr.org
Form filed
$75.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$82.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$69.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$63.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Great Lakes Fishery Commission This page 73 $75.6 million -
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
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Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 61 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Great Lakes Fishery Commission

What is Great Lakes Fishery Commission?
Great Lakes Fishery Commission is a animal welfare organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Ann Arbor, United States. The Great Lakes Fishery Commission is an international treaty organization established to coordinate fisheries research, control invasive sea lampreys, and facilitate cooperative fishery management among the state, provincial, tribal, and federal agencies.
When was Great Lakes Fishery Commission founded?
Great Lakes Fishery Commission was founded in 1955.
Who leads Great Lakes Fishery Commission?
Sean Martineau serves as Financial Accounting Manager.
Where is Great Lakes Fishery Commission located?
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, United States.
What is Great Lakes Fishery Commission's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Great Lakes Fishery Commission trustworthy?
Great Lakes Fishery Commission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Great Lakes Fishery Commission's registration number?
IRS EIN: 381539304.
What is Great Lakes Fishery Commission's website?
http://www.glfc.org