Small Public Charity

Big Water Creative Arts

Big Water Creative Arts is a nonprofit organization categorized as Small Public Charity based in Petoskey, MI. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $126K, expenses of $86K, total assets of $55K. Imperigo tracks 1 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $8K.

EIN: 811815580 Petoskey, MI Arts Education NTEE: A25 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$126K
Total Expenses$86K
Total Assets$55K
Grant Records1
Funding Total$8K
Filing Years2024–2025

Mission

BIG WATER CREATIVE ARTS, INC. (BWCA OR BIG WATER) SHARES THE JOY OF MUSIC THROUGH EDUCATION, INSTRUCTION, AND PERFORMANCES THAT BUILD COMMUNITY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOUTH, STUDENTS WITH COFNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS, AND LIFELONG LEARNERS ACROSS NORTHERN MICHIGAN. BWCA ACHIEVES ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING FREE, ACCESSIBLE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT EMMET AND NEIGHBORING COUNTIES. ENSURING THAT ALL STUDENTS, INCLUDING GIRLS AND WOMEN, HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION, SKILL-BUILDING, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. THESE PROGRAMS FOSTER CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATION, AND A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT SUPPORTS OVERALL WELL-BEING.

Officers & Directors

Treasurer Jeff Patton
President Jeff Wynder
Director Jenny Greer
Trustee Michelle Chenard
Trustee Pete Kehoe
Executive Director Rebeca Otto

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Top Grant Purposes

FUNDING FOR SUMMER 2024 MUSIC SPONSORED BY BIG WATER CREATIVE ARTS.
$8,477 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $126K $86K $55K
2024 $58K $61K $51K

Between 2024 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $58K to $126K (+117%), with total assets most recently reported at $55K.

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