Grand Rapids, MI

NATIONAL BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION INC

EIN 38-3493384

Health & Wellness Healthcare Access & Equity Black communities

Mission

As the Grand Rapids chapter of the National Black Nurses Association, the organization advances health equity by providing a forum for collective action by African American nurses to advocate for and implement strategies that ensure access to the highest quality healthcare for persons of color.

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

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About NATIONAL BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION INC

National Black Nurses Association Inc. (EIN 38-3493384) operates in Grand Rapids, MI as the Grand Rapids Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association. The chapter provides community health education, scholarships, mentorship for nursing students, and targeted programs addressing maternal and mental health in communities of color.

The chapter is an active, donor-facing nonprofit with a public website, recent fundraising events and grant awards, and filed Form 990 returns for recent years. In the last 2–3 years the chapter has expanded scholarship and maternal/mental-health programming, partnered with local health systems and funders, and held an annual scholarship gala to support student nurses.

Programming emphasizes outreach (health & wellness seminars, screenings), professional development (mentoring and licensing exam tutoring), and targeted initiatives such as the MOMMIE maternal and mental health planning effort aimed at reducing perinatal disparities.

Notable achievements

Myrna Granderson Scholarship

Established a named scholarship for nursing students; awarded the first Myrna Granderson Scholarship to a local nursing student for leadership, community service, and academic achievement.

Sponsoring a Dream Scholarship Gala (annual fundraiser)

Held the chapter's annual scholarship gala (notably the 2nd annual gala in 2024) to raise scholarship funds and community support for nursing students; event attracted local health system and foundation sponsors.

Secured foundation support for MOMMIE initiative

Won foundation funding and strategic planning support for the MOMMIE (Maternal and Mental Health Institute of Education) program to develop maternal and mental health services and education targeting Black families.

At a glance

Total assets: $109K
Annual revenue: $176K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 38-3493384
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: grbna.net
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Active chapter affiliation with the National Black Nurses Association and recognized locally as the Grand Rapids Chapter.

Maintains tax-exempt status and is listed as eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (registered nonprofit with public filings).

Profiled in nonprofit directories and platform profiles (public charity listings and databases) and recipient of foundation and community grants and sponsorships.

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