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Great Lakes Retreat

Expansion and knowledge of the universe

The Great Lakes Retreat Inc

Religion Howell, MI EIN 383324546 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Great Lakes Retreat

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Howell, MI
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
X99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

Expansion and knowledge of the universe

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 93%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.98
Program expenses$0.98 ($40,796)
98% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Great Lakes Retreat is a registered religion nonprofit based in Howell, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 383324546. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for religion charities in United States. The organization reports $46K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Great Lakes Retreat has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 92/100.

Great Lakes Retreat is located in Howell, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, Great Lakes Retreat has $46K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 93% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Great Lakes Retreat is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $46K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Great Lakes Retreat. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Great Lakes Retreat has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. Visit the Great Lakes Retreat profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Great Lakes Retreat's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $46K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Great Lakes Retreat are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Great Lakes Retreat is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 383324546, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
98% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SH
Shari Davis-Schoech
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

DA
Dani E•••••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
JO
Joelene V••••••••
Director
KR
Kristina E•••••••••
Director
LA
Laura J•• V••••••••
Director
MA
Margo S•• C••••••
SECRETARY
NI
Nina C•••••••••
Director
RO
Ronda S•• C••••••
PRESIDENT
SH
Shari D••••••••••••
TREASURER
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
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FY2022
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$0.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Great Lakes Retreat This page 66 $45,567 98%
Mark Harper Ministries Inc 93 $97,230 89%
Behind the Scenes 93 $56,843 100%
Sonlight Childrens Foundation Inc 90 $58,680 98%
Voice of Triumph 90 $71,456 84%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Great Lakes Retreat

What is Great Lakes Retreat?
Great Lakes Retreat is a religion supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Howell, United States. Expansion and knowledge of the universe
When was Great Lakes Retreat founded?
Great Lakes Retreat was founded in 1997.
Who leads Great Lakes Retreat?
Shari Davis-Schoech serves as Treasurer.
Where is Great Lakes Retreat located?
Headquartered in Howell, United States.
What is Great Lakes Retreat's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10K-$100K. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Great Lakes Retreat trustworthy?
Great Lakes Retreat has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Great Lakes Retreat's registration number?
IRS EIN: 383324546.
What is Great Lakes Retreat's website?
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