GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

EIN: 383137984 501(c)(3) Education

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Total Revenue
$660,352
Total Expenses
$1,356,627
Total Assets
$3,569,793
Net Assets
$3,251,410
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
STEPHANIE ANDREWS
Phone
6168196895
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $660K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 105% operating deficit.

Mission

CULTIVATING COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ENRICH EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND REMOVE BARRIERS SO EVERY STUDENT LEARNS, DEVELOPS, AND THRIVES. THE GRPS FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO REMOVE BARRIERS AND SECURE ESSENTIAL FUNDING FOR CRITICAL PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND RESOURCES, ENSURING THAT EVERY STUDENT IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS (GRPS) SYSTEM LEARNS, DEVELOPS, AND THRIVES. AS THE PRIMARY FOUNDATION FOR WEST MICHIGAN'S LARGEST PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, GRPS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS NEARLY 14,000 STUDENTS, INSPIRING FUTURE SUCCESS THROUGH A WELL-ROUNDED APPROACH TO EDUCATION. EACH YEAR, WE FUND VITAL PROGRAMS IN SPORTS, ARTS, MUSIC, AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, OFFERING HANDS-ON, REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES THAT COMPLEMENT CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION. OUR SUPPORT EXTENDS TO PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING WARM CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND VOLUNTEER-LED INITIATIVES LIKE PLAYGROUND CLEAN-UPS. ADDITIONALLY, WE ADMINISTER MINI-GRANTS FOR TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS, EMPOWERING EDUCATORS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $799,236 Revenue: $146,625

GRPS STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS REMAIN AT THE HEART OF OUR MISSION, ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT FOSTER SUCCESS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. WE FUND ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS IN SPORTS...

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GRPS STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS REMAIN AT THE HEART OF OUR MISSION, ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT FOSTER SUCCESS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. WE FUND ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS IN SPORTS, ARTS, MUSIC, AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, AS WELL AS CRITICAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. EACH YEAR, WE REVIEW OUR GOALS AND MAKE SURE OUR FUNDRAISING IS ALIGNED WITH EMERGING EDUCATIONAL NEEDS.SEE COMPLETE DETAILS IN SCHEDULE OIN 2025, WE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT TEACHER MINI-GRANTS, AWARDING $500 EACH TO 50 TEACHERS FOR CLASSROOM ENHANCEMENTS THAT FOSTER HANDS-ON LEARNING. THESE GRANTS FUNDED UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS LIKE HANDHELD MICROSCOPES, SCHOOL GARDEN SUPPLIES, BIRDFEEDERS WITH CAMERAS, OWL PELLETS, AND AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS.WE ALSO ADDRESSED STUDENT ESSENTIALS THROUGH THE TERESA WEATHERALL NEAL PRINCIPAL'S FUND, WHICH PROVIDED 19 SCHOOLS WITH RESOURCES TO SUPPORT SENIOR TRIPS, CAPS AND GOWNS, AND CAMP EXPERIENCES. ADDITIONALLY, WE COLLABORATED WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ORGANIZERESOURCE DRIVES, INCLUDING A WARMTH DRIVE THAT PROVIDED OVER 500 ITEMS OF ASSORTED HATS, MITTENS, COATS, BOOTS, AND SCARVES TO ENSURE STUDENTS COULD COMFORTABLY PLAY AND EXPLORE OUTSIDE.

Program 2
Expenses: $216,099

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS FOR PHYSICAL WELLNESS AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL HEALTH REMAIN A VITAL FOCUS OF THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT FOR GRPS SCHOLARS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING FOR...

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ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS FOR PHYSICAL WELLNESS AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL HEALTH REMAIN A VITAL FOCUS OF THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT FOR GRPS SCHOLARS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING FOR AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS, ENSURING THAT ALL STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO 8TH GRADE CAN PARTICIPATE AT NO COST. BY PROMOTING A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, WE HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP A LIFELONG PASSION FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND TEAMWORK.THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING TO SUPPORT OVER 3,200 ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FREE SPORTS PROGRAMMING, COVERING ESSENTIAL COSTS SUCH AS UNIFORMS, COACHES, TRANSPORTATION, AND EVENT FEES. THESE ACTIVITIES STRENGTHEN STUDENTS' RELATIONSHIPS WITH POSITIVE ADULT MENTORS, CULTIVATE RESILIENCE, AND INSTILL THE VALUES OF TEAMWORK AND PERSEVERANCE. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION HELPS STUDENTS THRIVE BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD, LAYING AFOUNDATION FOR HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND LIFELONG WELLNESS.OUR GOAL IS TO NURTURE WELL-ROUNDED STUDENT-ATHLETES BY FOSTERING AN ATHLETICS PROGRAM THAT NOT ONLY BUILDS ATHLETIC SKILLS BUT ALSO SUPPORTS ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GROWTH. PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS HAS BEEN SHOWN TO IMPROVE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE, REDUCE STRESS, AND BUILD SELF-ESTEEM.SEE COMPLETE DETAILS IN SCHEDULE O

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $653,147
Program Service Revenue $146,625
Investment Income $138,400
Other Revenue $-277,820
TOTAL REVENUE $660,352

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $900,761
Salaries & Benefits $285,951
Fundraising Expenses $175,112
Program Expenses $1,015,335
Other Expenses $169,915
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,356,627

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $660,352 $691,732 0.0%
Expenses $1,356,627 $1,458,302 -0.1%
Net Income $-696,275 $-766,570 -0.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
23
Independent Members
23
Employees
5
Volunteers
387

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$130,010
Total Directors
23
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MISTI STANTON PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA STEIMLE-APP VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY TURNER-THOLE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GRETCHEN MOUSEL TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE MARIE CARSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARISSA HUANG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG RIOS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE DIBENEDETTO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAX GIBBS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HUFF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDAN GEARY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER KNOESTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SOMMAR BOESE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM DUFLO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY BAKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIS REAME DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY CANTOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR LEADRIANE ROBY EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT MARLOW EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE ANDREWS PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer
$121,550 $8,460 $130,010
JAVIER CERVANTES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAYNARD ROSS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR LISA LOWERY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERMALE EDDY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $660,352 $1,356,627 $3,569,793 $-696,275
2024 $691,732 $1,458,302 $4,002,298 $-766,570
2023 $893,841 $2,260,201 $5,111,558 $-1,366,360
2022 $4,898,326 $2,302,747 $7,185,647 $2,595,579
2021 $3,862,472 $4,604,917 $4,886,118 $-742,445
2019 $3,660,180 $5,113,418 $4,482,151 $-1,453,238
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