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EIN 38-2660645

Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Northport
State
Michigan
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum educates the community and restores the historic site through its mission. Paid staff keep the complex open to the general public from March through December daily, with off-season hours varying based upon visitation. In 2022, the museum admissions approximated 20,500 guests. The programs include repairing and restoring the lighthouse and surrounding facilities within Leelanau State Park.
Total revenues
$253,741
2023
Total expenses
$211,459
2023
Total assets
$303,379
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum

Paid staff kept the complex open to the general public from march through december daily. Hours vary in the off-season based upon visitation. Museum admissions approximated 21,250 guests in 2023.
Continued the successful "live in" Lighthouse keepers program.
Repair and restoration of Lighthouse and surrounding facilities within leelanau state park.

Who funds Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ridgeway FoundationOrganization's Charitable Purpose$1,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$11

Personnel at Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Stefanie StaleyExecutive Director$64,491
Mark ThomasPresident$0
Joe ColemanTreasurer$0
Gloria CobbVice President$0
Gail WebbSecretary$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$50,293
Program services$109,089
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$12,770
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$81,482
Miscellaneous revenues$107
Total revenues$253,741

Form 990s for Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-29990View PDF
2022-122023-05-11990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-09-30990View PDF
2019-122020-08-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Ridgeway Foundation
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 13, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 43
Northport, MI 49670
County
Leelanau County, MI
Website URL
grandtraverselighthouse.com/ 
Phone
(231) 386-7195
IRS details
EIN
38-2660645
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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