IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEIGHBORS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AGR SEEKS TO WIDEN PATHWAYS SO THAT ALL RESIDENTS HAVE A GREATER OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND BENEFIT FROM COMMUNITY GROWTH INCLUDING PROVIDING RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT HOLISTIC REVITALIZATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS IN AND AROUND GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN BY COORDINATING AND INVESTING IN ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE LOW AND MIXED-INCOME HOUSING; FOSTERING CRADLE-TO-CAREER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; REINVIGORATING NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIES THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; AND ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS EFFORTS; AND BY ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FOREGOING.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.7M
+56.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$386K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$129K
About Amplify Gr
Based on IRS filings
Amplify Gr is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $386K. Net investment income was $434K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,657,913 | $25,909,869 | $2,307,556 |
| Revenue | $12,373,007 | $5,092,580 | $1,412,471 |
| Expenses | $2,419,090 | $1,763,898 | $1,854,773 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $433,563 | $68,076 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Amplify Gr
AMP the GOOD Grant Program
AMPLIFY GR
Amount
Up to $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Neighborhood Strong Home Repair Grant
AMPLIFY GR
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Scholar Strong Mini-Grant Program
AMPLIFY GR
Amount
Up to $500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Home Repair Services ($260,000), The Source ($109,066), Oakdale Neighbors ($17,270).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OAKDALE NEIGHBORS GRAND RAPIDS, MI | COMMUNITY IMPACT | $17,270 |
| HOME REPAIR SERVICES GRAND RAPIDS, MI | COMMUNITY IMPACT | $260,000 |
| THE SOURCE WYOMING, MI | COMMUNITY IMPACT | $109,066 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENYATTA BRAME | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARIA P DEVOS | DIRECTOR & VICE PRESDIENT | 1 | — |
| BRUCE OSTERINK | DIRECTOR & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BEN EMDIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSE LUIS QUINTANA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BING GOEI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREA OWENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JON IPPEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 27.5 | $80,277 |
| PATRICK JOHNSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 33 | $87,960 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amplify Gr?
Amplify Gr is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI. It holds $40.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Amplify Gr?
As of 2024, Amplify Gr holds $40.7M in total assets with $12.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $386K in 2024.
Where does Amplify Gr operate?
Amplify Gr has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Amplify Gr award?
In 2024, Amplify Gr awarded 3 grants totaling $386K — an average of about $129K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Amplify Gr's EIN?
Amplify Gr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4122848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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