Mission
TO CONNECT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES AND NEEDS TO THE GREAT LAKES THROUGH RECREATION, EDUCATION, HISTORY, SCIENCE AND STEWARDSHIP.
Public Charity
DISCOVERY CENTER GREAT LAKES
DISCOVERY CENTER GREAT LAKES is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $10.5M, expenses of $795K, total assets of $20.1M. Imperigo tracks 15 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $5.2M.
EIN: 770660051
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Support N.E.C.
NTEE: A19
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$10.5M
Total Expenses$795K
Total Assets$20.1M
Grant Records15
Funding Total$5.2M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Discovery Center Great Lakes
How Discovery Center Great Lakes divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$87
Programs
the work itself
$4
Management
running the organization
$9
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $87 for programs
$87
Discovery center and pier
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
AID IN COMPLETION OF FRESHWATER CENTER
$2,700,000
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$35,200
ENVIRONMENTAL
$32,150
$414,596
AID IN COMPLETION OF FRESHWATER CENTER
$300,000
Showing up to 5 of 15 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Beth Karczewski
TRUSTEE
Deborah Kasemeyer
VICE CHAIR
Elaine Wood
TRUSTEE
Greg Luyt
TRUSTEE
Jerry Ring
SECRETARY
Kate Redman
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10.5M | $795K | $20.1M |
| 2024 | $1.5M | $745K | $9.3M |
| 2023 | $2.4M | $508K | $8.9M |
| 2022 | $977K | $474K | $6.4M |
| 2021 | $1.1M | $390K | $5.9M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.1M to $10.5M (+824%), with total assets most recently reported at $20.1M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.