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EIN 13-4311296

Great Lakes Boat Building School

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
City
Cedarville
State
Michigan
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B30: Vocational, Technical Schools
Description
Great Lakes Boat Building School prepares students for rewarding careers in the maritime industry. It has built a curriculum that upholds the maritime heritage of the Great Lakes by teaching its time-honored boatcraft to new generations, building on the traditions of the les cheneaux. As the only institution of its kind in the Midwest, it is dedicated to preserving this rich history.
Total revenues
$1,803,351
2024
Total expenses
$1,586,162
2024
Total assets
$2,784,352
2024
Num. employees
14
2024

Program areas at Great Lakes Boat Building School

Great Lakes Boat Building School was organized in Michigan as a not-for-profit corporation in 2005. The work of the organization is to prepare the students for rewarding careers in the marine industry. The organization's vision is to be the leader in marine workforce development in the Great Lakes region. The 12-month comprehensive career Boat Building program prepares students for employment in wood Boat Building, restoration and service. The 12-month marine service technology program prepares students to become entry-level marine technicians and offers a partnership with mercury marine.

Who funds Great Lakes Boat Building School

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Janet Carrington FoundationCharitable Exempt Purpose$100,000
Slikkers FoundationGeneral$32,500
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$16,200
...and 8 more grants received

Financials for Great Lakes Boat Building School

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,046,739
Program services$724,876
Investment income and dividends$10,337
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$2,119
Miscellaneous revenues$19,280
Total revenues$1,803,351
Data update history
April 21, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
April 21, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,119 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $32,500 from Slikkers Foundation
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Marine Leadership Alliance
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesSports
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
485 S Meridian St
Cedarville, MI 49719
County
Mackinac County, MI
Website URL
marinetrades.edu/ 
Phone
(906) 484-1081
IRS details
EIN
13-4311296
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B30: Vocational, Technical Schools
NAICS code, primary
61151: Technical and Trade Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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