Grand Rapids, MI

CREATIVITY UNLIMITED IN MICHIGAN

EIN 38-3515087

Education & Youth Development Youth Arts & Creative Learning Children & youth

Mission

To support creative problem-solving and arts/STEM enrichment for Michigan youth by licensing and operating the Odyssey of the Mind program in Michigan, organizing regional and state tournaments, providing coach and judge training and resources, and offering scholarships and other supports that promote teamwork, creativity and 21st-century learning skills.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About CREATIVITY UNLIMITED IN MICHIGAN

Creativity Unlimited in Michigan (CU in MI) is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Grand Rapids that serves as the licensed Michigan association for Odyssey of the Mind. The organization coordinates regional and state tournaments, provides coach and judge training, supports teams from K–12 (and post-secondary) programs, and runs state-level programming that advances top teams to international World Finals.

CU in MI has maintained regular federal filings and financial activity in recent years and uses membership fees, tournament registrations, and modest contributions to underwrite program operations, trainings, scholarships and awards. The organization operates an active statewide calendar (regional tournaments, coach/judge trainings and a State Finals) and maintains an alumni initiative and scholarship opportunities for participating students.

Recent activity includes the 2025–2026 competition season (regional tournaments in February 2026 and Michigan State Finals in March 2026), regular coaches' and judges' trainings, and ongoing coordination with Creative Competitions, Inc. to send qualifying Michigan teams to World Finals.

Notable achievements

Licensed State Affiliate

Serves as the official licensed Michigan association for Odyssey of the Mind (Creative Competitions, Inc.), delivering the statewide program, regionals and State Finals annually.

Sustained Program Operation

Tax-exempt since 2001 and filing Form 990s in recent years, CU in MI has consistently run multi-region tournaments, trainings and state-level events that engage hundreds of students and volunteers each season.

Scholarships & Alumni Programming

Provides post-secondary scholarships and has organized an alumni program to keep former participants engaged and to support access to competitive creative problem-solving opportunities.

At a glance

Total assets: $57K
Annual revenue: $39K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 38-3515087
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: www.miodyssey.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized statewide as the Odyssey of the Mind sponsor for Michigan and the point organization for nominations to World Finals.

Maintains active 501(c)(3) status with regular Form 990 filings through fiscal years ending in 2024 and 2025, reflecting ongoing financial and governance reporting.

Public-facing program and active web presence (miodyssey.com) with current tournament calendars, coach/judge training schedules, and membership registration for the 2025–2026 season.

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