Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association
- Assets
- $411.7k
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Founding
- 09/2008
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 26-0711287
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 06/2023, 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 06/2023, Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.7% per year over the past 8 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 98 individual grants totaling $9,009,933. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 WWW.SEGULL.US.ORG.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tim Kearns Chief Information Officer | Officer | 40 | $161,051 |
Kelli Paige CEO Until January 2023 | Officer | 40 | $155,305 |
Ana Sirviente Chief Technology Officer | 40 | $131,316 | |
Becky Pearson Chief Operations Officer And Interim CEO | Officer | 40 | $101,395 |
Jennifer Boehme Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pete Giencke Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Dig - Digital Industry Group It Services | 6/29/23 | $164,725 |
Spindance It Services | 6/29/23 | $118,932 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,464,245 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,464,245 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $3,508,766 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,050,256 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $101,682 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $464,307 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,738 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $640,836 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $61,644 |
| Other employee benefits | $108,562 |
| Payroll taxes | $66,516 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $28,734 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,271 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,545 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $31,373 |
| Information technology | $839,035 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $31,233 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $54,079 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,759 |
| All other expenses | $5,708 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,620,468 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $169,300 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $206,227 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $36,133 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $411,660 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $458,420 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $458,420 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$46,760 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $411,660 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association has awarded $1,049,607 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES PURPOSE: National Water Initiative Coastal Model Evaluation | $92,477 |
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: An Autonomous Digital Holographic Imaging System for Detecting Cyanobacterial Composition abundance in Lake Erie | $64,428 |
IOOS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Supports regional associations of the US IOOS program | $432,815 |
MICHIGAN TECH PURPOSE: An Expanded Spotter buoy network on the upper Great Lakes in support of recreational boating | $41,894 |
MICHIGAN TECH PURPOSE: Monitoring programs in the Straits of Mackinac | $77,696 |
MICHIGAN TECH PURPOSE: Monitoring programs in Lake Superior and remote sensing data products | $32,588 |