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EIN 13-4311296

Marine Trades Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
24
City
Cedarville
State
Michigan
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2025-06-01
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.
Also known as...
Great Lakes Boat Building School
Total revenues
$4,194,329
2025
Total expenses
$2,127,188
2025
Total assets
$6,541,127
2025
Num. employees
24
2025

Program areas at Marine Trades Institute

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 Marine Trades Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Janet Carrington FoundationCharitable Exempt Purpose$2,600,000
Porter Family FoundationCharitable$20,000
National Philanthropic Trust (NPT)Education$17,500
...and 9 more grants received

Financials for Marine Trades Institute

RevenuesFYE 06/2025
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,501,970
Program services$677,774
Investment income and dividends$14,661
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-6,365
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$335
Miscellaneous revenues$5,954
Total revenues$4,194,329
Data update history
September 22, 2026
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Porter Family Foundation
June 20, 2026
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,600,000 from Janet Carrington Foundation
May 30, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
May 25, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
February 4, 2026
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from Janet Carrington Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesSportsJobs and employment
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationOperates donor advised fundsFundraising eventsReceives 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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