Discovery Center Great Lakes

Organization Overview

Discovery Center Great Lakes is located in Traverse City, MI. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discovery Center Great Lakes 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, Discovery Center Great Lakes generated $977.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 50.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $473.6k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 31.5% 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CONNECT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES AND NEEDS TO THE GREAT LAKES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

DISCOVERY CENTER AND PIER - THE DISCOVERY CENTER IS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF ROTARY CAMPS TO PROVIDE A CAMPUS FOR FIVE OF THE REGION'S NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH FOCUSES ON WATER AND NATURAL RESOURCES. MORE THAN 40,000 GUESTS VISIT THE SITE EACH YEAR, PRIMARILY TO VISIT THE GREAT LAKES CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, BUT ALSO TO PARTICIPATE IN OTHER ORGANIZATIONS' ON-SITE PROGRAMS. THE DISCOVERY PIER IS A COLLECTION OF FOUR GREAT LAKES TALL SHIPS AND OTHER HISTORIC WOODEN BOATS. MORE THAN 15,000 PASSENGERS A YEAR TAKE CRUISES ON TWO OF THE SCHOONERS. ONE OF THE TALL SHIPS HOSTS A THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM FOR YOUTH FROM AT-RISK ENVIRONMENTS EACH SUMMER. ANOTHER OF THE SCHOONERS OPERATES AN UNDERWATER REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE SCIENCE PROGRAM FOR HIGH AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM ITS DECK AND TAKES STUDENTS OUT ON THE BAY TO LEARN ABOUT FRESHWATER ECOLOGY. IT IS ALSO A PLACE WHERE THE PUBLIC CAN VIEW THE TALL SHIPS, FISH FROM THE PIER, PICNIC, OR SIMPLY ENJOY THE VIEW.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Elaine Wood
Vice Chair
$0
Robert Stow
Chair
$0
Mack Beers
Treasurer
$0
Kate Redman
Secretary
$0
Matthew Mcdonough
CEO
$0
Steve Feringa
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$400,580
Government grants $44,272
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$423,622
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$868,474
Total Program Service Revenue$108,357
Investment income $124
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 $976,955

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Discovery Center Great Lakes has recieved totaling $215,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Huckle Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: DISCOVERY PIER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS

$50,000
Oleson Foundation

Traverse City, MI

PURPOSE: GRANT FOR DISCOVERY DOCK

$50,000
Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: PROJECT/PROGRAM - DISCOVERY PIER

$50,000
Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: PROJECT/PROGRAM - DISCOVERY PIER

$50,000
The Brookby Foundation

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: DISCOVERY PIER

$15,000
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