Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion
Raising and stewarding funds to support grand rapids public schools students.
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We’re helping Grand Rapids Public School kids thrive! As an independent nonprofit organization, our primary purpose is to exclusively raise, grow and steward funds and other community resources to support the Grand Rapids Public Schools for the benefit of its students. Who We Are While we work to support GRPS, we are a completely independent […]
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Mission
Raising and stewarding funds to support grand rapids public schools students.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyGrand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion is a registered education nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 383137984. 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 $660K in annual revenue. 129 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 383137984. 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 Public Schools Foundat Ion 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion is located in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion has $660K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $660K in annual revenue. The organization has 129 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion. 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 Public Schools Foundat Ion 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
We’re helping Grand Rapids Public School kids thrive! As an independent nonprofit organization, our primary purpose is to exclusively raise, grow and steward funds and other community resources to support the Grand Rapids Public Schools for the benefit of its students. Who We Are While we work to support GRPS, we are a completely independent […] Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $660K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 383137984, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDAT ION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 129 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 129 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1993
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion
- What is Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion?
- Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Grand Rapids, United States. We’re helping Grand Rapids Public School kids thrive! As an independent nonprofit organization, our primary purpose is to exclusively raise, grow and steward funds and other community resources to support the Grand Rapids Public Schools for the benefit of its students. Who We Are While we work to support GRPS, we are a completely independent […]
- When was Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion founded?
- Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion?
- Stephanie Andrews serves as President/CEO.
- Where is Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion located?
- Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, United States.
- What is Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion trustworthy?
- Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion 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 Public Schools Foundat Ion's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 383137984.
- What is Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundat Ion's website?
- http://www.grpsf.org