Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan · EIN 38-3137984
- Michigan
- Grand Rapids
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Michigan
- Total giving
- $900KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $4MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
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.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Public Schools | $1.9M | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.grpsf.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.