Nonprofit · EIN 33-1038362
BRAINERD LAKES CHAPTER 24 OF MUSKIES INC
Also known as 24 PAUL BUNYAN HEARTLAND CHAPTER
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BRAINERD, MN 56401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $34,123 | $28,477 | $5,646 | $28,373 | – | $28,373 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $27,874 | $30,324 | -$2,450 | $22,727 | – | $22,727 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,535
- Program service revenue
- $14,234
- Net income from fundraising events
- $13,621
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$267
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,901
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,045
- Other expenses
- $23,531
- Program services (functional)
- $25,142
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $22,727
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,373
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,373
- Cash, savings and investments
- $28,373
- Gross receipts
- $54,375
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levi Stifter | President | 2 | $0 |
| Jadyn Gohman | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Aaron Heimkes | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Jody Young | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Brett Sande- Chapter Rep | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jordan Moss- Youth Director | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Nathan Stifter-Release Chairman | Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Jay Young-Outing Director | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Gohman- Merchandise Director | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Damien Williams | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Gary Mattson | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kari Colleeen | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jim Kath | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nate Reilley | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nate Rose | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Justin | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Wayne Zitzow | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Will Walkoviak | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nathan French | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levi Stifter | President | 2 | $0 |
| Jadyn Gohman | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Aaron Heimkes | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Jody Young | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Brett Sande- Chapter Rep | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jordan Moss- Youth Director | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Nathan French-Release Chairman | Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Jay Young-Outing Director | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Gohman- Merchandise Director | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Damien Williams | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Mattson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kari Colleeen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Kath | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Nate Reilley | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Nate Rose | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Nick Justin | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Wayne Zitzow | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Will Walkoviak | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9143 LONE PINE RD, BRAINERD, MN 56401-2184
- In care of
- % JEFF YOUNG
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 9143 LONE PINE ROAD, BRAINERD MN 56401
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- LEVI STIFTER, 9143 LONE PINE ROAD, BRAINERD MN 56401
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Levi Stifter, President
- Phone
- (218) 232-8413
- Return prepared by
- NUMBERS 4 NONPROFITS
Mission
The purpose of Muskies Inc. is the improvement of the sport of Muskie fishing. Our mission is to unite all Muskie-fishing interests for the promotion and protection of a high quality muskellunge sport fishery in the United States and Canada. 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 muskies habitat, growth and range and the dissemination of Muskie information
Program accomplishments
- In 2025 the organization continued supporting the following initiatives: Youth, Fisheries, Research Summary 2025 Youth-Brainerd Parks and Rec Annual youth fishing clinic that teaches kids aspects of fishing. The chapter volunteers several people to assist in running stations for 150 to 200 kids. Casting, knot tying, AIS, boat safety, fishing contest, fish identification are just a few things we teach kids. Brainerd Everything Outdoor Youth Expo- the organization does many of the same things here as it does at the Brainerd Parks and Rec event. The Organization paid the event organizer to sponsor the event and to help him fund many of the events. Funds contributed: $500 Brainerd Warriors Youth Fishing Team- The chapter donates monies to help sponsor the High School Fishing Team. A few volunteers also offer time to help teach the team how to fish using multiple presentations. Funds contributed: $990 Pillager Huskies Youth Fishing Team-The chapter donates monies to help sponsor the High School Fishing Team. A few volunteers also offer time to help teach the team how to fish using multiple presentations. Funds contributed: $990 Aitkin Youth Fishing Team- The chapter donates monies to help sponsor the High School Fishing Team. A few volunteers also offer time to help teach the team how to fish using multiple presentations. Funds contributed: $850 High School Muskie Tournament- The chapter donates monies and prizes for this annual tournament. The tournament gathers several mid MN High School teams together to fish for advancement to the HS State Championship. The chapter also volunteers multiple people to help run the 6 to 8 hour event. Funds contributed: $762 Annual Youth Event- The chapter has put on an annual youth night for many years. In 2025 we rented out the community center and promoted the event, requiring registration of this free event. We had attendance of about 60 kids. We ran them through numerous stations where we did things such as fish identification, minnow races, lure building, reel races, arts and crafts, knot tying, invasive species education and a virtual fishing contest. We gave away many prizes including a tackle box and some gear for each youth that was there, as well as provided a hot dog dinner. The chapter also volunteers about 15 members to help run this event. Funds contributed: $2356 Fisheries Adopt-a-Landing program. Much like the Adopt-a-Highway program, we have adopted 5 different public accesses on area lakes where chapter members make an extra effort to care for when in the area or using the landings themselves. Gull, Alexander, North Long, Mille Lacs and Cedar Lakes. In the spring, we promoted a lake cleanup challenge through our membership and non-members. We offered a small prize for a random drawing for those that submitted pictures of their cleanup efforts. No funds spent in 2025 Research-Typically, the chapter donates monies on an annual basis or as requested by the local DNR for their projects and studies. In 2025, they were looking for PIT Tag Injectors, which we purchased and provided them at a cost of $3,101. Membership Development- We conduct an annual membership drive at one of our monthly meetings. It serves as a reminder for folks to renew their membership as well as hopefully attract new members. Everyone that signs up or renews draws from a deck of cards and they will receive either $5 or $10 off of their membership the chapter covers this cost. And if anyone draws the Joker, their membership will be free. We had 12 sign ups or renewals at our 2025 membership drive.Expenses $25,142 · grants $3,901
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-1038362
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,373
- Income (IRS master file)
- $54,375
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2021
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $34,123 | $28,477 | $28,373 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $27,874 | $30,324 | $22,727 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: LEVI STIFTER | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: JIM KATH | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: AARON HEIMKES | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Don T Hines | December 31, 2009 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-1038362).
Questions about BRAINERD LAKES CHAPTER 24 OF MUSKIES INC
- What is the EIN of BRAINERD LAKES CHAPTER 24 OF MUSKIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRAINERD LAKES CHAPTER 24 OF MUSKIES INC is 33-1038362.
- Is BRAINERD LAKES CHAPTER 24 OF MUSKIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2021.
- Are donations to BRAINERD LAKES CHAPTER 24 OF MUSKIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRAINERD LAKES CHAPTER 24 OF MUSKIES INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BRAINERD LAKES CHAPTER 24 OF MUSKIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRAINERD LAKES CHAPTER 24 OF MUSKIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRAINERD LAKES CHAPTER 24 OF MUSKIES INC?
- The 990-N for 2023 names LEVI STIFTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRAINERD LAKES CHAPTER 24 OF MUSKIES INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRAINERD LAKES CHAPTER 24 OF MUSKIES INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $34,123, expenses of $28,477 and total assets of $28,373 at year end.
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