Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association

Organization Overview

Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (U21) the organization is classified as: Marine Science & Oceanography, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association 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 06/2022, Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association generated $4.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 18.9% 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.

Since 2015, Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association has awarded 102 individual grants totaling $9,378,484. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

GLOS PROVIDES END-TO-END DATA SERVICES THAT SUPPORT SCIENCE, POLICY, MANAGEMENT, AND INDUSTRY IN THE GREAT LAKES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GLOS COORDINATES A NETWORK OF DATA USERS AND DATA PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE THE COLLECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND DELIVERY OF DATA ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES REGION. GLOS SPONSORS DATA COLLECTION AND DATA MANAGEMENT PROJECTS CONDUCTED BY ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, NON-PROFITS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION INCLUDING SEASONAL DEPLOYMENT OF A NEARSHORE OBSERVING ASSET NETWORK OF APPROXIMATELY 14 BUOYS, 2 GLIDERS, AND 1 AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE AUV OVER 575 DATA STREAMS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DATA PORTAL WWW.DATA.GLOS.US/PORTAL AND SPECIALIZED DATA VIEWERS FOR RECREATIONAL BOATERS, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICIALS, AND FISHERIES RESEARCHERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kelli Paige
Executive Director
$135,049
Tim Kearns
Chief Information Officer
$128,530
Ana Sirviente
Chief Technology Officer
$118,739
Jennifer Boehme
Chair
$0
Tom Rayburn
Vice Chair
$0
Lynne Chaimowitz
Treasurer-Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Limnotech
It Services
$150,355
Spindance
It Services
$135,453
Limnotech
It Services
$150,355
Spindance
It Services
$135,453
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,756,438
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$22,750
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,779,188
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4
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 $4,821,413

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association has awarded $2,849,077 in support to 23 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SPINDANCE

PURPOSE: Seagull Launch Sequence

$615,230

RPS GROUP PLC

PURPOSE: Data aggregation and management for access into GLOS and IOOS web portals

$372,526

IOOS ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: Supports regional associations of the US IOOS program

$338,826

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE

PURPOSE: Monitoring programs in Lake Michigan

$314,128

DIGITAL INDUSTRY GROUP LLC (DIG)

PURPOSE: Initial designs of the frontend of GLOS new IT platform.

$203,055

MICHIGAN TECH

PURPOSE: Monitoring programs in the Straits of Mackinac

$107,472
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Toledo Community Foundation

Toledo, OH

PURPOSE: BAD HABIT: HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS IN WESTERN LAKE ERIE

$5,000
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