Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture
THE MISSION OF THE NORTHWEST MICHIGAN ARTS & CULTURE NETWORK ("THE NETWORK") IS TO HARNESS THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF THE CREATIVE SECTOR TO CULTIVATE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES BY STRENGTHENING THE REGIONAL ECOSYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS ARTS AND CULTURE. WE DO OUR WORK THROUGH NETWORKING, EDUCATION, PROMOTION, GRANT OPPORTUNITIES, AND BACKBONE SERVICES TO SERVE AND STRENGTHEN NORTHWEST MICHIGAN'S ARTS, CULTURE AND CREATIVE SECTOR.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$77K
-0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$16K
+150.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+150.3% YoY
About Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture
Based on IRS filings
Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $77K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $16K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $77,212 | $77,379 | $60,276 |
| Revenue | $188,734 | $156,841 | $138,494 |
| Expenses | $224,546 | $139,738 | $130,136 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dolores Wabanimkee ($15,770).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DOLORES WABANIMKEE SUTTONS BAY, MI | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR LESS COMMONLY TAUGHT AND INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES PARTNERSHIP | $15,770 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY GATZKE | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| MEGAN HEATOR | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| DIANE BARIBEAU | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| NICK WALSH | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| CHAD LINDSEY | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SUE BROWN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KRISTI WODEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMANDA KIK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE BIEN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SARAH KIME | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REBECCA CHILDS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BRETT SINCLAIR | INTERIM TREASURER | 2 | — |
| AMY GILLARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MERCEDES BOWYER | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARY GILLETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $48,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture?
Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in TRAVERSE CITY, MI. It holds $77K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture?
As of 2024, Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture holds $77K in total assets with $189K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $16K in 2024.
Where does Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture operate?
Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture has awarded grants in Michigan, New Mexico.
What size grants does Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture award?
In 2024, Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture awarded 1 grants totaling $16K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture's EIN?
Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1282144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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