Mission
The museum celebrates learning through play. Exhibits and programs focus on developing self-direction, problem solving, logic and creativity skills in children (particularly ages 1-8) and their caregivers.
Public Charity
The Great Lakes Childrens Museum
The Great Lakes Childrens Museum is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Traverse City, MI. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $524K, expenses of $458K, total assets of $156K. Imperigo tracks 9 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $90K.
EIN: 383430004
Traverse City, MI
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$524K
Total Expenses$458K
Total Assets$156K
Grant Records9
Funding Total$90K
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Received
OPERATING EXPENSES
$16,000
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
$5,000
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$10,200
OPERATING EXPENSES
$7,150
ARP - Michigan, GIG Fund
$14,500
Showing up to 5 of 9 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Trustee
Camille Hoisington
Trustee
Cheryl Bloomquist
Trustee
David Glen
Trustee
Jeanne Dennler
Trustee
Jennifer Whitten
Officer
Jerry Ring
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $524K | $458K | $156K |
| 2024 | $427K | $390K | $132K |
| 2023 | $431K | $524K | $154K |
| 2022 | $424K | $438K | $194K |
| 2021 | $367K | $338K | $288K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $367K to $524K (+43%), with total assets most recently reported at $156K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.