Grand Rapids, MI

GRAND VALLEY ARTISTS INC

EIN 38-6095452

Arts, Culture & Heritage Community Arts & Public Programs

Mission

Nurture excellence in the visual arts by providing opportunities for self-expression, education, and exhibition within West Michigan’s vibrant cultural community.

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

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About GRAND VALLEY ARTISTS INC

Grand Valley Artists is a long-standing, donor-facing nonprofit arts organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1957, it operates a studio and gallery that offers art groups, figure drawing, classes, monthly themed exhibits, and studio space for artists of all levels.

The organization holds 501(c)(3) status (recognized in 2017) and has shown steady program activity and financial stability in recent years; its most recent publicly filed Form 990 (fiscal year 2023) reports program-driven revenue and positive net assets. Grand Valley Artists serves hundreds of members and students across West Michigan and maintains an active schedule of exhibitions, workshops, fundraisers (including recurring events such as the “100 for $100” fundraiser), and weekly member communications.

GVA positions itself as an inclusive, community-oriented arts hub that emphasizes education, collaboration, and exhibition opportunities for regional artists, and it maintains an active online presence and social media outreach to promote member work and gallery programming.

Notable achievements

Established community arts organization

Founded in 1957 and sustained for decades as a membership-based arts collective, GVA has provided continuous studio access, peer critique groups, and exhibition opportunities to West Michigan artists.

Formal nonprofit status and stable recent finances

Recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization (IRS ruling year 2017) and filing regular Form 990s; the most recent filing shows program-driven revenue and net assets consistent with ongoing operations.

Active studio, education, and exhibition programming

Operates a staffed studio and gallery with weekly drawing/studio sessions, scheduled classes and workshops, monthly themed gallery shows, and recurring fundraisers that support exhibition and education programs.

At a glance

Total assets: $135K
Annual revenue: $77K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 38-6095452
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: www.grandvalleyartists.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Maintains up-to-date nonprofit filings and publicly available Form 990s demonstrating financial and operational transparency.

Displays affiliations and support from regional/national arts entities on its site and participates in the West Michigan arts ecosystem through partnerships and shared programming.

Regularly featured in local arts coverage and community listings for its member exhibitions and fundraising events, reflecting active engagement with the Grand Rapids arts community.

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