EIN 38-2198482

Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical So

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
33
City
Sault Sainte Marie
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society promotes and augments an understanding and appreciation of maritime history, particularly focusing on the Great Lakes. Their mission extends to both the history itself as well as museum facilities that preserve it. They also work towards identification, preservation, and restoration of such facilities. The organization is located in Sault Sainte Marie, MI.
Total revenues
$1,272,326
2023
Total expenses
$1,009,696
2023
Total assets
$4,188,612
2023
Num. employees
33
2023

Program areas at Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical So

To promote and augment and understanding and appreciation of maritime history with particular emphasis on the Great Lakes facilities including identification, preservation and restoration.

Who funds Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical So

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Dayton FoundationGreat Lakes Mariner's Museum and Memorial$8,216
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$6,100
Martin and Patricia Jahn FoundationCharitable$1,000

Personnel at Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical So

NameTitleCompensation
Bruce LynnExecutive Director$91,273
Jodie BissonetteVice President$0
Matt HowardTreasurer$0
William McLeodPresident$0
David TurnerSecretary$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical So

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$89,906
Program services$1,040,510
Investment income and dividends$12,323
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$123,318
Miscellaneous revenues$6,269
Total revenues$1,272,326

Form 990s for Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical So

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-03990View PDF
2022-122023-09-22990View PDF
2021-122022-09-16990View PDF
2020-122021-06-28990View PDF
2019-122020-10-16990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Martin and Patricia Jahn Foundation
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,829 from The Dayton Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsConservation easementTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
400 W Portage
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
County
Chippewa County, MI
Website URL
shipwreckmuseum.com/ 
Phone
(906) 635-1757
IRS details
EIN
38-2198482
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1978
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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