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Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association

Ann Arbor, Michigan  ·  EIN 260711287  ·  Private foundation

Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association has awarded $8.0M across 74 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Spindance. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$824K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$398K
Total assets
74
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association funds

Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, sports & recreation.

Arts & CultureEnvironment & ConservationSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include older adults.

older adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Spindance
Seagull Launch Sequence
Holland, MI$615K2022
Ioos Association
Supports regional associations of the US IOOS program
Harpswell, ME$434K2024
Ioos Association
Supports regional associations of the US IOOS program
Harpswell, ME$433K2023
Rps Group Plc
Data aggregation and management for access into GLOS and IOOS web portals
South Kingstown, RI$373K2022
Ioos Association
Supports regional associations of the US IOOS program
Harpswell, ME$339K2022
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Monitoring programs in Lake Michigan
Milwaukee, WI$337K2024
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Monitoring programs in Lake Michigan
Milwaukee, WI$314K2022
Michigan Tech
Monitoring programs in the Straits of Mackinac
Houghton, MI$304K2019
Ioos Association
Supports regional associations of the US IOOS program
Harpswell, ME$256K2019
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Monitoring programs in Lake Michigan
Milwaukee, WI$219K2023
Digital Industry Group LLC (dig)
Initial designs of the frontend of GLOS new IT platform.
Grand Rapids, MI$203K2022
Michigan Tech
BITWISE
Houghton, MI$187K2024
Ioos Association
Supports regional associations of the US IOOS program
Harpswell, ME$182K2020
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Monitoring programs in Lake Michigan
Milwaukee, WI$164K2018
Rps Group Plc
Data aggregation and management for access into GLOS and IOOS web portals
South Kingstown, RI$138K2019

Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$563K
2019$1.1M
2020$733K
2022$2.8M
2023$1.0M
2024$1.7M

How to apply for funding from Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association

Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at glos.us.

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Frequently asked questions about Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association

Does Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association accept grant applications?
Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association fund?
Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Spindance, Ioos Association, Ioos Association. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association give in grants?
Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association reported $824K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.0M over 74 grants.
Where is Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association located?
Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 260711287.
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About this profile. This page is built from Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.