The Great Lakes Childrens Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$107K
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
8
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds The Great Lakes Childrens Museum?
The Great Lakes Childrens Museum is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation ($26K), Canton Community Foundation Inc ($23K), Rotary Charities of Traverse City ($23K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $107K in grants to The Great Lakes Childrens Museum between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation | $25,880 | 1 | 2025 |
| Canton Community Foundation Inc | $23,150 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Rotary Charities of Traverse City | $23,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Michigan Humanities Council | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Arts Midwest Incorporated | $14,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $53K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $53K.
What grants has The Great Lakes Childrens Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE | $25,880 |
| 2025 | Canton Community Foundation Inc | OPERATING EXPENSES | $16,000 |
| 2025 | Rotary Charities of Traverse City | SEED GRANT & LEARNING FUND | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Canton Community Foundation Inc | OPERATING EXPENSES | $7,150 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Arts Midwest Incorporated | ARP - Michigan, GIG Fund | $14,500 |
| 2023 | Rotary Charities of Traverse City | SEED GRANT/LEARNING FUND | $12,000 |
| 2021 | Michigan Humanities Council | REGRANT EXPENDITURE | $15,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Great Lakes Childrens Museum?
The Great Lakes Childrens Museum is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation ($26K), Canton Community Foundation Inc ($23K), Rotary Charities of Traverse City ($23K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $107K in grants to The Great Lakes Childrens Museum between 2021–2025.
Who is The Great Lakes Childrens Museum's largest funder?
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Great Lakes Childrens Museum, with $26K across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has The Great Lakes Childrens Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $107K in grants to The Great Lakes Childrens Museum across 8 grants from 6 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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