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EIN 38-3198787

Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Traverse City
State
Michigan
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
Description
Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative advocates for clean water in the Grand Traverse Bay and protects and preserves its watershed. It publishes reports, sponsors community events, conducts educational activities to increase public awareness about the region's water resources and monitors water quality trends through research activities. It also facilitates projects in partnership with 54 units of government and 25 organizations to improve water quality. The organization is located in Traverse City, MI.
Total revenues
$1,261,036
2023
Total expenses
$1,331,703
2023
Total assets
$497,200
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative

Publish reports, sponsor community events and meetings, and conduct other educational activities to increase public awareness about the region's water resources. Conduct monitoring and research activities to determine trends in water quality. Approximate number of clients served is 110,000.
Facilitate projects in partnership with other organizations and local units of government to improve water quality. Approximate number of clients served is 54 units of government and 25 organizations.

Who funds Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Greater Cincinnati FoundationProgramatic Support$5,100
Consumers Energy FoundationAdopt-A-Stream Volunteer Stream Monitoring$2,500
Shell USA Company FoundationMef$1,700
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative

NameTitleCompensation
Christine M CrissmanExecutive Director$68,793
Michelle HandkeDirector of Philanthropy
Sarah U'RenProgram Director
Nicole VannessSecretary and Interim Chair$0
Jeanine EasterdayChair$0
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$285,829
Program services$964,774
Investment income and dividends$571
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$30
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$933
Net income from fundraising events$390
Net income from gaming activities$7,734
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$775
Total revenues$1,261,036

Form 990s for Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-14990View PDF
2022-122023-06-06990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-09-23990View PDF
2019-122020-10-15990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Miami River FundMiami, FL$824,361
Doan Brook Watershed PartnershipCleveland, OH$652,851
Coosa River Basin InitiativeRome, GA$452,716
Muskegon River Watershed Assembly (MRWA)Big Rapids, MI$595,433
Smith River Alliance (SRA)Crescent City, CA$2,657,223
Truckee River Watershed CouncilTruckee, CA$5,921,931
Florida Native Plant SocietyMelbourne, FL$383,170
Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP)Garibaldi, OR$2,423,716
Marine Resources Council of East FloridaPalm Bay, FL$339,865
Coalition for the Poudre River WatershedFort Collins, CO$1,449,222
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,100 from The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
September 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $13,500 from Rotary Charities of Traverse City
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Consumers Energy Foundation
October 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
13170 S W Bay Shore Dr Ste 102
Traverse City, MI 49684
County
Leelanau County, MI
Website URL
gtbay.org/ 
Phone
(231) 935-1514
Facebook page
WatershedCenter 
IRS details
EIN
38-3198787
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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