Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation

EIN 38-3137984

Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth

Mission

Cultivating community resources to enrich educational experiences and remove barriers so every student learns, develops, and thrives. ([grpsf.org](https://grpsf.org/who-we-are/?utm_source=openai))

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

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About Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation

This profile covers the independently operated Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation (also formerly known as Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation), a donor-facing 501(c)(3) fundraising partner for Grand Rapids Public Schools. The organization’s EIN is 38-3137984 (same digits provided as 383137984) as shown on public filings and the organization’s Form 990/IRS e-file record, confirming the match. ([apps.irs.gov](https://apps.irs.gov/pub/epostcard/cor/383137984_202106_990_2022052420129286.pdf?utm_source=openai))

The Foundation raises, grows, and stewards funds to support district priorities including arts, environmental education, literacy, math/science/technology, and physical wellness; signature programs in recent years include the Teacher Innovation Fund and GR8 Sports, Great Kids (free K–8 sports programming). ([grpsf.org](https://grpsf.org/who-we-are/?utm_source=openai))

The Foundation has published audited/compiled financial statements for FY ending June 30, 2024 and continues active fundraising, grantmaking, and program support across the GRPS district (recent impact reporting covers the 2024–25 school year). ([grpsf.org](https://grpsf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Final-Grand-Rapids-Public-Schools-Foundation-Financial-Statements-6-30-24-1-1.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Notable achievements

Teacher Innovation Fund — expanded mini-grants

Established a district-wide Teacher Innovation Fund that funded 50 teachers in the 2024–25 cycle (mini-grants to support classroom innovation and hands-on projects), enabling new curriculum enhancements and experiential learning opportunities.

GR8 Sports, Great Kids — free K–8 athletics

Sustained and expanded no-cost sports programming for GRPS elementary and middle school students, serving thousands of scholars and covering coach, uniform, transportation, and event costs to remove participation barriers.

Maintained audited financials and public reporting

Published compiled/audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 and made tax filings/Form 990 publicly available, demonstrating formal financial oversight and transparency.

At a glance

Total assets: $3.6M
Annual revenue: $660K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 38-3137984
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: grpsf.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Rated and profiled by major nonprofit databases (Charity Navigator lists the organization as a Four‑Star/95% score entry and the organization holds a Candid/GuideStar profile). ([charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/383137984/))

Widely listed and verified across nonprofit data services (CauseIQ, Givebutter, Givebutter fundraising pages and other platforms reference EIN 38-3137984 and the Foundation’s active fundraising programs). ([causeiq.com](https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/grand-rapids-student-advancement-foundation%2C383137984/?utm_source=openai))

Demonstrated community impact through targeted grants and program partnerships (recent grant awards and program funding activity reported in organizational updates and third‑party nonprofit databases). ([causeiq.com](https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/grand-rapids-student-advancement-foundation%2C383137984/?utm_source=openai))

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