Operation Game Thief Inc
Accepts applications
Operation Game Thief Inc is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $100 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $100. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$100
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$100
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,250 | 8 | $201,363 |
| 2024 | $1,000 | 1 | $255,304 |
| 2025 | $100 | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jim Hawkins 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (970) 875-4717, jim.hawkins@state.co.us |
| What to submit | All information pertaining to violations of Colorado wildlife statutes & regulations. |
| Deadlines | Ongoing |
| Restrictions | Information must result in citation issued for violation of Colorado wildlife regulations. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fallen Officer Fund | Provides financial assistance to the next of kin of any fallen officer (officer killed in the line of duty) in colorado. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Rob Firth
- Jerry Claassen
- Chris Stengel
- Mark Cousins
- Brent Nations
- Jim Hawkins
Questions people ask
Does Operation Game Thief Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Ongoing.
How much does Operation Game Thief Inc give?
$100 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Operation Game Thief Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Rob Firth (Director), Jerry Claassen (Director), Chris Stengel (Director) and Mark Cousins (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.