Grand Rapids, MI

ROOSEVELT PARK MINISTRIES INC

EIN 38-3305940

Faith & Spiritual Communities Missions & Faith-Based Outreach Low-income Immigrants & refugees Faith communities

Mission

Educating and empowering the Roosevelt Park community for a brighter future through literacy, essential social services, and the love of Jesus.

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

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About ROOSEVELT PARK MINISTRIES INC

Roosevelt Park Ministries (RPM) is a faith-based 501(c)(3) community ministry in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving the Roosevelt Park neighborhood since the 1990s. The organization focuses on Christ-centered, holistic support for individuals, families, and youth through ESL and computer literacy, family and community programming, and connections to essential social services.

RPM explicitly serves immigrant, refugee, and low-income residents by offering English and Spanish classes, financial- and mental-health literacy, seasonal assistance (coat drives and holiday outreach), and volunteer-led tutoring and mentoring. The organization maintains an active local profile with an updated website, ongoing programs, and community partnerships, and files annual Form 990 returns that document multi-year operations and finances.

Leadership and volunteer capacity have been reinforced in recent years (Executive Director Joel Groat has led the organization since early 2022), and RPM has run sustained fundraising and property-expansion campaigns while maintaining program delivery to neighborhood residents and families.

Notable achievements

Expanded annual coat drive

RPM significantly grew its fall coat drive, reporting distribution of over 800 coats and more than 1,100 additional winter-wear items in a recent year, representing year-over-year growth and direct material support to low-income and newly arrived residents.

Sustained ESL and literacy programming

RPM has maintained multi-level adult ESL and computer literacy classes for many years, graduating students and providing wraparound support (translation, referrals, and basic services) that improve participants' employment and civic integration prospects.

Property expansion fundraising campaign

The organization launched an ongoing fundraising and pledge drive to support property purchase and expansion, creating capacity for increased program space and long-term community services.

At a glance

Total assets: $613K
Annual revenue: $259K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 38-3305940
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: rpmins.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity with annual Form 990 filings documenting operations and finances through tax years reported up to 2024.

Listed on major nonprofit data platforms and local volunteer directories, reflecting an active public presence and donor-facing operations.

Maintains partnerships with local colleges/universities and community organizations (including local social-service partners), supporting program delivery and volunteer recruitment.

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