Great Lakes Indian Fish And Wildlife Commission

Organization Overview

Great Lakes Indian Fish And Wildlife Commission, operating under the name Glifwc, is located in Odanah, WI. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (N61) the organization is classified as: Fishing & Hunting, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Glifwc employed 121 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Glifwc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Glifwc generated $10.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FISH, WILDLIFE, AND TREATY PROTECTION

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FUNCTIONAL CATEGORY: LAW ENFORCEMENT / TRIBAL COURTS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: (1) AFFIRMING & IMPLEMENTING TREATY RIGHTS, (2) ENFORCEMENT, AND (3) FISHERIES. (1) AFFIRMING & IMPLEMENTING TREATY RIGHTS: PROTECT CEDED TERRITORY RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE TRIBES FOR THEMSELVES IN TREATIES SIGNED IN 1836, 1837, 1842, AND 1854. (2) ENFORCEMENT: PROTECT THE FISH AND GAME WITHIN THE CEDED TERRITORIES THROUGH BOTH EDUCATION AND PATROL. GLIFWC WARDENS ROUTINELY PATROL AND MONITOR TREATY HARVEST ACTIVITIES IN THE CEDED TERRITORIES OF MICHIGAN, WISCONSIN, AND MINNESOTA, CHECKING FOR INFRACTIONS OF TRIBAL CODES GOVERNING TREATY HARVEST SEASONS. VIOLATIONS ARE CITED INTO TRIBAL COURTS. (3) FISHERIES: ENSURE TREATY RESERVED FISHING RIGHTS ARE PRESERVED BY ASSISTING MEMBER TRIBES IN FISHERY ASSESSMENTS AND REGULATION OF GICHIGAME (LAKE SUPERIOR) TREATY COMMERCIAL FISHERIES AND OTHER INLAND FISHERIES.


FUNCTIONAL CATEGORY: BIOLOGY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: (1) CLIMATE CHANGE, (2) ENVIRONMENTAL SECTION, AND (3) FOREST PESTS. (1) CLIMATE CHANGE: GLIFWC'S CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAM IS WORKING TO DEFINE THE EXTENT AND SEVERITY OF THESE CHANGES IN THE CEDED TERRITORIES IN ORDER TO ASSIST ITS MEMBER TRIBES IN CO-MANAGING TREATY RESOURCES. (2) ENVIRONMENTAL SECTION: SUPPORT TRIBAL EXERCISE OF TREATY RIGHTS THROUGH A WIDE NUMBER OF INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS IN ORDER TO INVESTIGATE THREATS TO RESOURCES FROM MANY DIFFERENT SOURCES. (3) FOREST PESTS: PROTECT AGAINST INVASIVE INSECTS AND DISEASES THREATENING CEDED TERRITORIES FORESTS, AND THE LIFEWAYS AND TRADITIONS THEY SUPPORT.


FUNCTIONAL CATEGORY: PUBLIC INFORMATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: (1) DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC (1) DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC: INFORMATION AND RESOURCES MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON GLIFWC'S WEBSITE INCLUDE HARVEST REGULATIONS, CAMPING, REGISTRATION, TREATY RIGHTS, MAPS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND VARIOUS REPORTS. GLIFWC ALSO MAKES INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH PAMPHLETS AND GUIDES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael J Isham
Executive Ad
$0
Katie Draper
Boc
$0
Gary Loonsfoot
Vitf
$0
Eric Chapman Sr
Vitf
$0
Gary A Clause
Vitf
$0
Reginald Defoe
Boc, Lake, E
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $9,979,287
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$135,830
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$10,115,117
Total Program Service Revenue$63,901
Investment income $8,348
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $10,187,366

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Great Lakes Indian Fish And Wildlife Commission has recieved totaling $200,071.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Flint, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WATER RESOURCES IN LANDS AND WATERS IN CEDED TRIBAL TERRITORIES IN MICHIGAN, WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA.

$125,000
Joyce Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT

$50,000
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Flint, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE WATER RESOURCES IN LANDS AND WATERS IN CEDED TRIBAL TERRITORIES IN MICHIGAN, WISCONSIN AND MINNESOTA.

$25,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$71
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