Mahalo
Grand Rapids, MI

GRAND RAPIDS JAYCEES FOUNDATION

EIN 38-2425009
Community & Economic Development Community Foundations & Local Giving
Mission

The Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation is committed to strengthening the community by giving... building... leading.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About GRAND RAPIDS JAYCEES FOUNDATION

The Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation (chartered 1983) is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking and community‑capacity organization that supports nonprofit programs and leadership development in the Grand Rapids / West Michigan area. The Foundation maintains an investment account intended to provide perpetual financial support to local charities and awards annual grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations operating primarily in Kent County. In recent years the Foundation has run annual grant cycles (notably 2024 and 2025) and awarded multiple small-to-medium grants to local nonprofits covering needs such as technology, emergency response equipment, therapeutic program support, and youth services.

Notable achievements

2025 Grant Cycle

Awarded $57,921 across a range of local nonprofits in 2025, funding projects from laptops and podcasting equipment to greenhouse updates and youth housing supports.

2024 Grant Cycle

Distributed $42,139 in 2024 to area organizations for projects including multi-use trails, therapeutic program equipment, AEDs and literacy kits.

Sustained Investment Base

Maintains a substantial investment/endowment account, with net assets reported above $1.3 million in recent Form 990 filings, enabling ongoing, perpetual grantmaking to local charities.

At a glance

Total assets
$1.4M
Annual revenue
$48K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
38-2425009
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
On Mahalo since
May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Federally recognized 501(c)(3) public charity (tax‑exempt since 1983).
Three‑Star profile on a major charity evaluator (80% score under evaluator metrics for Accountability & Finance and related measures).
Regular public Form 990 filings and profile visibility on nonprofit data platforms, providing transparent financial and governance disclosures.

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