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Grand Rapids Community Foundation

To build the capacity of the nonprofit sector, the community foundation invests in innovative models, proven programs, policy and advocacy efforts throughout kent county.

Advocacy & Civil Rights Grand Rapids, MI EIN 382877959 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Grand Rapids Community Foundation

The Grand Rapid's Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects people, passion and resources. Our mission is to build and manage our community’s permanent endowment and lead the community to strengthen the lives of its people. Established in 1922, we're proud to be Michigan's oldest community foundation. Together with our partners, we work toward an inclusive and equitable West Michigan, believing that, for West Michigan to grow and prosper, we must make sure that everyone can apply their talents and creativity to fuel our future. It is only by connecting across perspectives and overcoming inequities that we can build and sustain an inclusive economy and thriving community.

Founded
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T310
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

To build the capacity of the nonprofit sector, the community foundation invests in innovative models, proven programs, policy and advocacy efforts throughout kent county.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T310
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.11%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Grand Rapids Community Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1922 and has been operating for 104 years. Its EIN is 382877959. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $28M in annual revenue. 86 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 89/100.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation is located in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1922 and has been active for 104 years.

Based on official tax filings, Grand Rapids Community Foundation has $28M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $28M in annual revenue. The organization has 86 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Grand Rapids Community Foundation. 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.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Grand Rapid's Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects people, passion and resources. Our mission is to build and manage our community’s permanent endowment and lead the community to strengthen the lives of its people. Established in 1922, we're proud to be Michigan's oldest community foundation. Together with our partners, we work toward an inclusive and equitable West Michigan, believing that, for West Michigan to grow and prosper, we must make sure that everyone can apply their talents and creativity to fuel our future. It is only by connecting across perspectives and overcoming inequities that we can build and sustain an inclusive economy and thriving community. Grand Rapids Community Foundation is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1922.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Grand Rapids Community Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $28M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Grand Rapids Community Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 382877959, 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
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ST
Stan Vander Roest
CFO/Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alexandria S••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Ana R••••••••••••
TRUSTEE
AS
Ashley L••
VICE PRESIDENT
BR
Brandy L••••••• M•••••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Caitlin T••••••• L•••
VICE CHAIR
CA
Carlos S••••••
TRUSTEE - PART YEAR
CH
Christine K•••••
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
DA
Danielle B••••
FINANCE DIRECTOR
DA
Daniel W•••••••
TRUSTEE
DI
Diana S•••••
PRESIDENT - PART YEAR
EM
Emily L••••
TRUSTEE
IS
Isabel L••••••
TRUSTEE
JO
Johngerlyn Y••••
PHILANTHROPIC SERVICE DIRECTOR
KA
Kate L•••••• S•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
KA
Kathleen V••••••••
TRUSTEE
KE
Ken F••••••
TRUSTEE
KY
Kyle C•••••••
SECRETARY
LA
Lasandra G••••
PRESIDENT
MA
Marilyn Z•••
VICE PRESIDENT
NO
Noah C•••
TRUSTEE
RE
Renee W•••••••
CHAIR
RI
Richard R••••
TRUSTEE
SA
Samantha R•••••
TRUSTEE
ST
Stan V••••• R••••
CFO/TREASURER
TH
Thomas K••••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$27.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$27.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$8.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$51.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$49.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Grand Rapids Community Foundation This page 89 $27.9 million -
United Way of Greater New Haven Inc 89 $14.9 million -
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc 89 $61.3 million -
Center for Community Inclusion Inc 89 $13.7 million -
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation 89 $15.5 million -
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc 89 $47.1 million 0%
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc 89 $15.9 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 86 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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

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Quick facts about Grand Rapids Community Foundation

What is Grand Rapids Community Foundation?
Grand Rapids Community Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Grand Rapids, United States. The Grand Rapid's Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects people, passion and resources. Our mission is to build and manage our community’s permanent endowment and lead the community to strengthen the lives of its people. Established in 1922, we're proud to be Michigan's oldest community foundation. Together with our partners, we work toward an inclusive and equitable West Michigan, believing that, for West Michigan to grow and prosper, we must make sure that everyone can apply their talents and creativity to fuel our future. It is only by connecting across perspectives and overcoming inequities that we can build and sustain an inclusive economy and thriving community.
When was Grand Rapids Community Foundation founded?
Grand Rapids Community Foundation was founded in 1922.
Who leads Grand Rapids Community Foundation?
Stan Vander Roest serves as CFO/Treasurer.
Where is Grand Rapids Community Foundation located?
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, United States.
What is Grand Rapids Community Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Grand Rapids Community Foundation trustworthy?
Grand Rapids Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong 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 Grand Rapids Community Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 382877959.
What is Grand Rapids Community Foundation's website?
http://www.grfoundation.org