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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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGreat 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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4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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GREAT LAKES FISHERY COMMISSION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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NeutralTrump signs bill to aid Great Lakes fishery research by tackling sea lamprey threat - MSN
2025 GLRI Success Stories - NOAA (.gov)
Stifling a sea lamprey comeback - State of Michigan (.gov)
Flags Highlight Marquette Biological Station’s Role in Restoring the Great Lakes Fishery - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (.gov)
Invasive sea lamprey declining as control efforts in the Great Lakes resume - Bridge Michigan
US Congress reauthorizes Great Lakes Fishery Research Program - SeafoodSource
Invasive sea lamprey declining as control efforts in the Great Lakes resume - Michigan Public
U.S. House passes bill to extend critical Great Lakes fisheries research - Cleveland.com
Five lamprey species are found in the Great Lakes – only one is invasive - canr.msu.edu
The invasive sea lamprey is poised for comeback in the Great Lakes - WPR
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 61 disclosed in the public registry.
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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