Nonprofit · EIN 38-3137984
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDAT ION
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $660,352 | $1,356,627 | -$696,275 | $3,569,793 | $318,383 | $3,251,410 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $691,732 | $1,458,302 | -$766,570 | $4,002,298 | $59,385 | $3,942,913 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $893,841 | $2,260,201 | -$1,366,360 | $5,111,558 | $475,269 | $4,636,289 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $653,147
- Program service revenue
- $146,625
- Investment income
- $138,400
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$19,020
- Other revenue
- -$277,820
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $900,761
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $129,791
- Other salaries and wages
- $132,961
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $285,951
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,058
- Occupancy
- $18,373
- Travel
- $3,783
- Depreciation
- $2,226
- Program services (functional)
- $1,015,335
- Management and general (functional)
- $166,180
- Fundraising (functional)
- $175,112
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,002,298
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,569,793
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $318,383
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,251,410
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,918
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,430,297
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $736,207
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,515,203
- Gross receipts
- $715,633
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 387
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE ANDREWS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $121,550 | $8,460 |
| MISTI STANTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA STEIMLE-APP | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY TURNER-THOLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN MOUSEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE MARIE CARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARISSA HUANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG RIOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE DIBENEDETTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX GIBBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE HUFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDAN GEARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER KNOESTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SOMMAR BOESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM DUFLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONY BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXIS REAME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY CANTOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR LEADRIANE ROBY | EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT MARLOW | EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAVIER CERVANTES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAYNARD ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR LISA LOWERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JERMALE EDDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE ANDREWS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $121,800 | $8,640 |
| BRENDAN GEARY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MISTI STANTON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY TURNER-THOLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN MOUSEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE MARIE CARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARISSA HUANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG RIOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE DIBENEDETTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX GIBBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE HUFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA STEIMLE-APP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER KNOESTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH POSTHUMUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SOMMAR BOESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM DUFLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXIS REAME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY CANTOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAVIER CERVANTES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE ANDREWS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $121,013 | $1,248 |
| BRENDAN GEARY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MISTI STANTON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY TURNER-THOLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRETCHEN MOUSEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE MARIE CARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARISSA HUANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG RIOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE DIBENEDETTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX GIBBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE HUFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA STEIMLE-APP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER KNOESTER | DIRECOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH POSTHUMUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SOMMAR BOESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM DUFLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGET CHENEY | LIASON Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYNARD ROSS | LIASON Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LEADRIANE ROBY | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT MARLOW | EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MADELAINE LANE | AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 125 OTTAWA AVE NW STE 210, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-2842
- In care of
- % SHERI WERT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEPHANIE ANDREWS, PO BOX 2225, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501
- Signed the 990
- STEPHANIE ANDREWS, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (616) 819-6895
- Website
- WWW.GRPSF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HUNGERFORD CPAS ADVISORS
Mission
CULTIVATING COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ENRICH EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND REMOVE BARRIERS SO EVERY STUDENT LEARNS, DEVELOPS, AND THRIVES. THE GRPS FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO REMOVE BARRIERS AND SECURE ESSENTIAL FUNDING FOR CRITICAL PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND RESOURCES, ENSURING THAT EVERY STUDENT IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS (GRPS) SYSTEM LEARNS, DEVELOPS, AND THRIVES. AS THE PRIMARY FOUNDATION FOR WEST MICHIGAN'S LARGEST PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, GRPS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS NEARLY 14,000 STUDENTS, INSPIRING FUTURE SUCCESS THROUGH A WELL-ROUNDED APPROACH TO EDUCATION. EACH YEAR, WE FUND VITAL PROGRAMS IN SPORTS, ARTS, MUSIC, AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, OFFERING HANDS-ON, REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES THAT COMPLEMENT CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION. OUR SUPPORT EXTENDS TO PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING WARM CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND VOLUNTEER-LED INITIATIVES LIKE PLAYGROUND CLEAN-UPS. ADDITIONALLY, WE ADMINISTER MINI-GRANTS FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS, EMPOWERING EDUCATORS.
Program accomplishments
- GRPS STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS REMAIN AT THE HEART OF OUR MISSION, ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT FOSTER SUCCESS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. WE FUND ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS IN SPORTS, ARTS, MUSIC, AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, AS WELL AS CRITICAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. EACH YEAR, WE REVIEW OUR GOALS AND MAKE SURE OUR FUNDRAISING IS ALIGNED WITH EMERGING EDUCATIONAL NEEDS.SEE COMPLETE DETAILS IN SCHEDULE OIN 2025, WE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT TEACHER MINI-GRANTS, AWARDING $500 EACH TO 50 TEACHERS FOR CLASSROOM ENHANCEMENTS THAT FOSTER HANDS-ON LEARNING. THESE GRANTS FUNDED UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS LIKE HANDHELD MICROSCOPES, SCHOOL GARDEN SUPPLIES, BIRDFEEDERS WITH CAMERAS, OWL PELLETS, AND AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS.WE ALSO ADDRESSED STUDENT ESSENTIALS THROUGH THE TERESA WEATHERALL NEAL PRINCIPAL'S FUND, WHICH PROVIDED 19 SCHOOLS WITH RESOURCES TO SUPPORT SENIOR TRIPS, CAPS AND GOWNS, AND CAMP EXPERIENCES. ADDITIONALLY, WE COLLABORATED WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ORGANIZERESOURCE DRIVES, INCLUDING A WARMTH DRIVE THAT PROVIDED OVER 500 ITEMS OF ASSORTED HATS, MITTENS, COATS, BOOTS, AND SCARVES TO ENSURE STUDENTS COULD COMFORTABLY PLAY AND EXPLORE OUTSIDE.Expenses $799,236 · grants $684,662 · revenue $146,625
- ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS FOR PHYSICAL WELLNESS AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL HEALTH REMAIN A VITAL FOCUS OF THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT FOR GRPS SCHOLARS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING FOR AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS, ENSURING THAT ALL STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO 8TH GRADE CAN PARTICIPATE AT NO COST. BY PROMOTING A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, WE HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP A LIFELONG PASSION FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND TEAMWORK.THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING TO SUPPORT OVER 3,200 ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FREE SPORTS PROGRAMMING, COVERING ESSENTIAL COSTS SUCH AS UNIFORMS, COACHES, TRANSPORTATION, AND EVENT FEES. THESE ACTIVITIES STRENGTHEN STUDENTS' RELATIONSHIPS WITH POSITIVE ADULT MENTORS, CULTIVATE RESILIENCE, AND INSTILL THE VALUES OF TEAMWORK AND PERSEVERANCE. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION HELPS STUDENTS THRIVE BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD, LAYING AFOUNDATION FOR HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND LIFELONG WELLNESS.OUR GOAL IS TO NURTURE WELL-ROUNDED STUDENT-ATHLETES BY FOSTERING AN ATHLETICS PROGRAM THAT NOT ONLY BUILDS ATHLETIC SKILLS BUT ALSO SUPPORTS ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GROWTH. PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS HAS BEEN SHOWN TO IMPROVE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE, REDUCE STRESS, AND BUILD SELF-ESTEEM.SEE COMPLETE DETAILS IN SCHEDULE OExpenses $216,099 · grants $216,099
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-3137984
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,569,793
- Income (IRS master file)
- $715,633
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $660,352 | $1,356,627 | $3,569,793 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $691,732 | $1,458,302 | $4,002,298 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $893,841 | $2,260,201 | $5,111,558 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-3137984).
Questions about GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDAT ION
- What is the EIN of GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDAT ION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDAT ION is 38-3137984.
- Is GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDAT ION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDAT ION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDAT ION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDAT ION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDAT ION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDAT ION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEPHANIE ANDREWS.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDAT ION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $121,550 (STEPHANIE ANDREWS, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDAT ION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $660,352, expenses of $1,356,627 and total assets of $3,569,793 at year end.
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