Nonprofit · EIN 82-4122848
AMPLIFY GR
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $12,373,007 | $2,419,090 | $9,953,917 | $40,657,913 | $21,629,319 | $19,028,594 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,092,580 | $1,763,898 | $3,328,682 | $25,909,869 | $17,882,478 | $8,027,391 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,895,948
- of which government grants
- $3,652,268
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $433,563
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$11,843
- Other revenue
- $43,496
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $386,336
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $190,780
- Other salaries and wages
- $488,631
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $731,786
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $21,170
- Travel
- $8,753
- Depreciation
- $3,042
- Program services (functional)
- $1,646,825
- Management and general (functional)
- $586,076
- Fundraising (functional)
- $186,189
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,909,869
- Total assets, end of year
- $40,657,913
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,629,319
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,028,594
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,727,791
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,583,312
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,445,282
- Gross receipts
- $12,388,990
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2018
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JON IPPEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 27.5 | $80,277 | $15,313 |
| PATRICK JOHNSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 33 | $87,960 | $7,230 |
| KENYATTA BRAME | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA P DEVOS | DIRECTOR & VICE PRESDIENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE OSTERINK | DIRECTOR & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN EMDIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE LUIS QUINTANA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BING GOEI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA OWENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK JOHNSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 29 | $75,607 | $2,329 |
| JON IPPEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $35,254 | $5,686 |
| KENYATTA BRAME | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA P DEVOS | DIRECTOR & VICE PRESDIENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE OSTERINK | DIRECTOR & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN EMDIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE LUIS QUINTANA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BING GOEI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA OWENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1534 KALAMAZOO AVE SE 220, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-2114
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KENYATTA BRAME, 1534 KALAMAZOO AVE SE 220, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507
- Signed the 990
- BRUCE OSTERINK, BOARD TREASURER
- Phone
- (616) 279-3936
- Website
- WWW.AMPLIFYGR.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PLANTE & MORAN PLLC
Mission
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEIGHBORS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AGR SEEKS TO WIDEN PATHWAYS SO THAT ALL RESIDENTS HAVE A GREATER OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND BENEFIT FROM COMMUNITY GROWTH INCLUDING PROVIDING RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT HOLISTIC REVITALIZATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS IN AND AROUND GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN BY COORDINATING AND INVESTING IN ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE LOW AND MIXED-INCOME HOUSING; FOSTERING CRADLE-TO-CAREER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; REINVIGORATING NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIES THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; AND ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS EFFORTS; AND BY ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FOREGOING.
Program accomplishments
- IN THE PURPOSE BUILT COMMUNITIES NETWORK, AMPLIFY GR IS A COMMUNITY QUARTERBACK ORGANIZATION, MEANING WE ALIGN PARTNERS AND SET STRATEGIES FOR THE OVERALL DEVELOPMENT EFFORT BASED ON THE COMMUNITY'S VISION. IN THIS ROLE, WE FACILITATE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: AMPLIFY NEIGHBOR IDEAS THROUGH OUR AMP THE GOOD GRANT PROGRAM, WHICH SUPPORTS NEIGHBOR-LED INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS THAT BUILD COMMUNITY. AGR ALSO SUPPORTS NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS AND PLACE ACTIVATION TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL CAPITAL. ATTRACTING JOBS AND BUILDING BUSINESS OWNERSHIP THROUGH THE BUSINESS STRONG GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST BUSINESSES WITH INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL COACHING. INCUBATOR SPACES FOR MAKERS AND SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED FOOD BUSINESSES TO START AND GROW ON THEIR BUSINESS JOURNEYS ARE ONLINE. INNOVATION STRONG FOCUSES ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYEE SUPPORTS WITH LOCAL AND SMALL BUSINESSES. AGR INCREASES THE LOVE OF LEARNING WITH OUTBRIDGE GRANTS, WHICH PROVIDE DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN THE SERVICE AREA TO INVEST IN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION LEVERAGES PARTNERSHIPS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD, K-12, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING WORKING TO BRING A NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD IN 2024. THE 45,000-SQUARE-FOOT COMMUNITY HUB CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION WILL SUPPORT THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER, A CLINIC, AND AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES. AMPLIFY GR AIMS TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS AND SUPPORT WEALTH CREATION THROUGH HOME OWNERSHIP. THE NEIGHBORHOOD STRONG PROGRAM HELPS NEIGHBORS MAKE NEEDED REPAIRS AND ENHANCEMENTS TO THEIR HOMES, INCREASING AFFORDABILITY, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE GENERATIONAL WEALTH.Expenses $1,646,825 · grants $386,336 · revenue $55,339
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-4122848
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $40,657,913
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,388,990
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $12,373,007 | $2,419,090 | $40,657,913 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,092,580 | $1,763,898 | $25,909,869 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,412,471 | $1,854,773 | $2,307,556 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 82-4122848).
Questions about AMPLIFY GR
- What is the EIN of AMPLIFY GR?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMPLIFY GR is 82-4122848.
- Is AMPLIFY GR tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to AMPLIFY GR tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMPLIFY GR 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 AMPLIFY GR due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMPLIFY GR last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AMPLIFY GR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KENYATTA BRAME.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMPLIFY GR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,277 (JON IPPEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does AMPLIFY GR have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $12,373,007, expenses of $2,419,090 and total assets of $40,657,913 at year end.
Other nonprofits in GRAND RAPIDS
- GRAND RAPIDS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EIN 38-0592500 · last filed 990 for 2025
- TALENT FIRST INC EIN 27-0193853 · last filed 990 for 2025
- WEST MICHIGAN HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC EIN 20-1483629 · last filed 990 for 2024
- MARCECO FOUNDATION EIN 81-0990850 · last filed 990-PF for 2024
- WEST MICHIGAN HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION EIN 27-5303783 · last filed 990 for 2024
- START GARDEN LLC EIN 81-1987459 · last filed 990 for 2025
- URBAN CORE COLLECTIVE EIN 46-5227869 · last filed 990 for 2025
- RIGHT PLACE FOUNDATION EIN 27-4012914 · last filed 990 for 2025
All nonprofits in GRAND RAPIDS · Michigan · Community improvement and capacity building