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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
90/100 · 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
Size
large

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
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.14%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Grand Rapids Community Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1922, it is among the oldest advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $27M in annual revenue. 86 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 382877959. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

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 $27M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. 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 an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $27M 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Grand Rapids Community Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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 an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1922.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $27M 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
81% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
35

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

ST
Stan V••••• R••••
CFO/Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

‘Together We Glow’: Grand Rapids Pride Festival draws thousands to Calder Plaza - The Collegiate Live
Jun 2026
thecollegiatelive.com
Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava plans first West Michigan location in Grand Rapids - Crain's Grand Rapids Business
Jun 2026
www.crainsgrandrapids.com
Meet MLive’s 2026 Grand Rapids-area Baseball Dream Team - MLive.com
Jun 2026
www.mlive.com
Summer college prep program offers vital resources at Grand Rapids' MLK Community Center - WZZM13.com
Jun 2026
www.wzzm13.com
Recently appointed Grand Rapids police chief delivers first public address in new role - WWMT
Jun 2026
wwmt.com
Joseph Trigg addresses community for first time as new Grand Rapids police chief - Yahoo
Jun 2026
www.yahoo.com
Grand Rapids names Joseph A. Trigg as city's next police chief - WWMT
Jun 2026
wwmt.com
Grand Rapids taps Trigg to lead PD - Grand Rapids Magazine
Jun 2026
www.grmag.com
New Rx Kids expansion will bring cash support to Grand Rapids families - FOX 17 West Michigan News
Jun 2026
www.fox17online.com
Urban League, Community Members Take Part in First-Ever Redemption Walk in Grand Rapids - National Urban League
Jun 2026
nul.org
Form filed
$27.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$27.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$51.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$49.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 86 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1922
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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, MI, United States.
What is Grand Rapids Community Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Grand Rapids Community Foundation trustworthy?
Grand Rapids Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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