# Big Water Creative Arts

Arts education nonprofit in Petoskey, Michigan 49770. EIN 81-1815580. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2016
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## How it compares

- Revenue $126,312 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 48 arts education nonprofits in Michigan; median $106,688.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Emmet County, Michigan: about 5,911 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 34 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 5.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Petoskey: 14 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/michigan/petoskey
- Michigan rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/michigan

## Questions

**What is Big Water Creative Arts's EIN?**

Big Water Creative Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1815580. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Big Water Creative Arts a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Big Water Creative Arts in Petoskey, Michigan as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Big Water Creative Arts tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Big Water Creative Arts as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Big Water Creative Arts do?**

The IRS classifies Big Water Creative Arts as: Arts education. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.