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Nonprofit · EIN 81-1555486

GRAND RAPIDS POLICE FOUNDATION

Also known as PATRICK J MERRILL JR SOLE MBR

Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

Financials

$104K$103K2023$166K$153K2024$160K$147K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRAND RAPIDS POLICE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990-EZ$159,834$147,045$12,789$287,532–$287,532
June 30, 2025990-EZ$166,080$152,580$13,500$274,743–$274,743
June 30, 2024990-EZ$103,784$102,660$1,124$261,243–$261,243
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$159,478
Investment income
$356

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$36,948
Other expenses
$110,097
Program services (functional)
$145,972

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$274,743
Total assets, end of year
$287,532
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$287,532
Cash, savings and investments
$268,022
Gross receipts
$159,834

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID HOODBOARD MEMBER0$0
CHRIS ARMSTRONGBOARD MEMBER0$0
MIKE JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER0$0
CHRIS CAMERONBOARD MEMBER0$0
DAVID SIERBOARD MEMBER0$0
TOM SINASTREASURER0$0
JAMES SHEELYPRESIDENT0$0
JON WUBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID HOODBOARD MEMBER0$0
HOLLY JACKSONPRESIDENT1$0
CHRIS CAMERONBOARD MEMBER0$0
MIKE JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER0$0
CHRIS CAMERONBOARD MEMBER0$0
PATRICK MERRILLBOARD MEMBER0$0
TOM SINASTREASURER2$0
JAMES SHEELYBOARD MEMBER0$0
KRISTEN ROGERSBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK MATHISTREASURER0$0
DAVID HOODBOARD MEMBER0$0
LUPE RAMOS-MONTIGNYBOARD MEMBER0$0
SAM JENKINSBOARD MEMBER0$0
HOLLY JACKSONPRESIDENT0$0
CHRIS CAMERONBOARD MEMBER0$0
MIKE JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER0$0
CHRIS CAMERONBOARD MEMBER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1 MONROE CENTER ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-2948
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
1 MONROE CENTER ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS MI 495032948
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
Patrick J Merrill, 1 MONROE CENTER ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503
Signed the 990-EZ
JAMES SHEELY, PRESIDENT
Phone
(616) 456-3418
Return prepared by
VANDER LUGT MULDER DEVRIES & ELDERS

Mission

THE GRAND RAPIDS POLICE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2016 TO HELP FUND AND SUPPORT GRPD PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR RESIDENTS AND RELATIONS BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES CRITICAL RESOURCES FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING THAT MAKES THE GRAND RAPIDS EXPERIENCE EVEN GREATER FOR ALL.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN MANY FUND-RAISING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS - RAISING MONEY FOR THE K9 UNIT, OPERATING AN ACTIVE FACEBOOK SITE, SPONSORING VARIOUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, BEING INVOLVED IN RECRUITING ACTIVITIES. DURING THIS YEAR WE SUPPORTED THE COSTS FOR TWO K9 OFFICERS, SUPPORTED THE GRPD "EXPLORERS" PROGRAM (A POLICE CAREER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM) AND SUPPORTED A YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM FOR 9-12 YEAR OLDS.
    Expenses $145,972

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990-EZ on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-1555486
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
2016
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$287,532
Income (IRS master file)
$159,834

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2026$159,834$147,045$287,532XML
990-EZJune 2025$166,080$152,580$274,743XML
990-EZJune 2024$103,784$102,660$261,243XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Patrick J Merrill
June 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 81-1555486).

Questions about GRAND RAPIDS POLICE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of GRAND RAPIDS POLICE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRAND RAPIDS POLICE FOUNDATION is 81-1555486.
Is GRAND RAPIDS POLICE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to GRAND RAPIDS POLICE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GRAND RAPIDS POLICE FOUNDATION 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 POLICE FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GRAND RAPIDS POLICE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of GRAND RAPIDS POLICE FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2019 names Patrick J Merrill.
Who are the officers and directors of GRAND RAPIDS POLICE FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GRAND RAPIDS POLICE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $159,834, expenses of $147,045 and total assets of $287,532 at year end.

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