Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival

EIN 83-1870232

Arts, Culture & Heritage Cultural Heritage & Traditions AAPI communities

Mission

To shape a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving community where cultural awareness, economic empowerment, individual growth, and community education intersect—providing resources and opportunities that enable Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities (and their neighbors) in West Michigan to belong, prosper, and contribute.

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

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About Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival

The Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation (operating as the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival / GRAPF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2017 that organizes the region’s annual Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival and a year-round slate of cultural, educational, and business-empowerment programs. GRAPF centers its work on four pillars—cultivating belonging through cultural events, promoting economic equity for AAPI-owned businesses, talent development, and community education—and operates with an active volunteer board, recurring community programs (including Noodle Fest and #StopAsianHate activities), and partnerships with local sponsors and civic organizations.

Notable achievements

Established a recurring city festival

Launched the first Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival in 2017 and has grown it into an annual multi-day event in downtown Grand Rapids (Calder Plaza) that showcases Asian and Pacific Islander culture, food, and performance programming.

Expanded year‑round programming

Expanded beyond a single festival to run complementary initiatives—such as Noodle Fest, educational programs, community vigils and rallies, and business-networking efforts—strengthening cultural visibility and community support.

Secured institutional sponsors and fiscal growth

Transitioned to a formal foundation structure and secured title-level sponsorships and civic partnerships that have supported organizational growth and rising operating revenues in recent years.

At a glance

Total assets: $75K
Annual revenue: $67K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 83-1870232
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: www.grapf.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Operates as a recognized 501(c)(3) public charity and is listed in major nonprofit directories and tax-filing databases.

Regularly featured in regional event listings and local media as a notable cultural festival for Grand Rapids and West Michigan.

Has attracted corporate and community sponsors (including title-sponsorship partnerships for recent festival seasons), demonstrating local institutional support.

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