Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association
Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association (GLBMA) is a public charity based in University Center, Michigan. Its stated mission is to be the voice and source of support for regional manufacturers seeking to become competitive in the global marketplace.
Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association at a glance
In short: Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association gave $408K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Michigan. 100% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $407,691
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,982
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $402,272
- -22.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (17 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association
- Next open deadline
- December 31, 2026 (Delta College Scholarship)
- Contact
Mailing address: 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710
Phone: (989) 964-2881
Website: https://glbma.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association
Who Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Allied Industrial Solutions ($25K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The Industry 4.0 grants GLBMA administers are for regions 5 and 6. The Delta College Scholarship is for students attending Delta College in Michigan. The Ken Horn Scholarship identifies high school seniors in Arenac, Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties, as well as GLBMA family members outside those counties, as its geographic scope.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 17 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $24K. How we count
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $178K (2023) to $408K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $408K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Industrial Solutions Fenton, MI | Manufacturer Support | $25,000 |
| Clearbrooke Enterprises LLC Freeland, MI | Manufacturer Support | $25,000 |
| Feighner Boat Lifts & Docks Charlotte, MI | Manufacturer Support | $25,000 |
| Graphite Electrodes Ltd Bay City, MI | Manufacturer Support | $25,000 |
| MKR Fabrication Saginaw, MI | Manufacturer Support | $25,000 |
| Oracle Brewing Company LLC Saginaw, MI | Manufacturer Support | $25,000 |
| Scientific Anglers Midland, MI | Manufacturer Support | $25,000 |
| St Clair Packaging Marysville, MI | Manufacturer Support | $25,000 |
| TGI Direct Inc Flint, MI | Manufacturer Support | $25,000 |
| Thumb Tool Bad Axe, MI | Manufacturer Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $402,272 | $531,350 | $571,538 | $407,691 | 17 | $15,599 |
| 2024 | $521,832 | $562,614 | $486,997 | $383,789 | 17 | $4,959 |
| 2023 | $446,215 | $541,996 | $259,603 | $178,434 | 9 | $567 |
| 2022 | $163,822 | $134,903 | $80,268 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $124,622 | $97,195 | $84,199 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GLBMA’s stated mission is to support regional manufacturers in their efforts to compete globally. Its program description identifies promoting the growth of area manufacturers and improving the skills needed to compete in a global economy as its aims.
The 2025 filing lists grants for “Manufacturer Support.” GLBMA’s website also describes Industry 4.0 implementation grants for Michigan manufacturers. Separately, its scholarship programs support students pursuing manufacturing and skilled-trades education at Delta College and advanced manufacturing or skilled-trades education through the Ken Horn Scholarship.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, GLBMA reported 17 grants totaling $407,691. Grant amounts ranged from $14,210 to $25,000, with a median of $25,000. Twelve listed recipients received $25,000 each, including Allied Industrial Solutions, Clearbrooke Enterprises LLC, Feighner Boat Lifts & Docks, Graphite Electrodes Ltd, MKR Fabrication, Oracle Brewing Company LLC, Scientific Anglers, St Clair Packaging, TGI Direct Inc, Thumb Tool, Saginaw Products, and Vintech Industries. The listed purpose for each was Manufacturer Support.
GLBMA says grant applicants must complete a robust online application demonstrating their need and the expected benefit of the funds. GLBMA reviews applications and selects grantees based on those factors.
GLBMA’s website also lists the Delta College Scholarship as currently open. Eligible applicants must meet the stated GPA, GLBMA-member employment or family connection, and program enrollment requirements. Applications generally open in December; the listed deadline is December 31, 2026. The Ken Horn Scholarship’s Fall 2025 cycle is closed, and its listed March 31, 2026 deadline has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andy Stewart as ex officio President, Justin Lipscomb as President, Danielle Lutz as Treasurer, and Jeremy Bockelman as Executive Director. It lists Tom Hagarty, John Zarembra, Ray Ogden, Andrew Chubb, Alicia Fonzi, and Amy Cole as directors.
Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association is led by Andy Stewart, Executive Officio President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andy Stewart
Executive Officio President
President → Executive Officio P, 2024
Executive Officio P → Executive Officio President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Bockelman
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Lipscomb
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Zarembra
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Ogden
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Hagarty
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Fonzi
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Cole
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Chubb
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua P Little
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Taylor
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Samuel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Pfundt
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Blehm
Secretary & Manager
Secretary → Secretary & Manager, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Lutz
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Rod Iamurri (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Brian Kennedy (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jennifer Geno (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Marc Roedel (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jordan Thieme (2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Nigl (2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Rishko (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jill Lynch (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Terry (2021–2022) — President Em
- Former: Nick Hammond (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tom Stoney (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association
How much does Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association give each year?
Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association gave $408K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $384K across 17 grants.
What is Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association's typical grant size?
Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,982, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association that year got $24K on average.
Where does Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association give grants?
Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saginaw, MI (3 grants) and Midland, MI (2 grants).
Does Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Manufacturer Support" (17 grants).
Who are Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association's largest grantees?
Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association's largest 2025 grantees include Allied Industrial Solutions ($25,000), Clearbrooke Enterprises LLC ($25,000) and Feighner Boat Lifts & Docks ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association?
Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association reported $402K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $531K.
What does Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association fund?
GLBMA’s stated mission is to support regional manufacturers in their efforts to compete globally. Its program description identifies promoting the growth of area manufacturers and improving the skills needed to compete in a global economy as its aims. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association?
Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check glbma.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association's EIN?
Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers' Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2892165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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