Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation
The Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation is a public charity based in Byron Center, Michigan. It makes grants to local charities and describes its work as strengthening community nonprofits through charitable contributions, non-financial resources, and community-leadership development.
Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation at a glance
In short: Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation gave $60K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,921
- +42.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,993
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,462,116
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation
- How to Apply
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Eligible organizations can use the foundation’s grant application process. The sources do not specify application materials beyond the application itself.
- Review Cycle
- December 15, 2026.
- Deadline
- December 15, 2026.
- Next open deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation Grants)
- Contact
Mailing address: 1055 Coach Light Drive Se, Byron Center, MI 49315
Phone: (616) 450-7130
Website: https://grjayceesfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation
Who Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New City Neighbors ($8K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Byron Center, Michigan. Its grant application information specifies West Michigan as the applicant area and says proceeds should be used predominantly within Kent County. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $60K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New City Neighbors Grand Rapids, MI | — | $7,500 |
| Code on Wheels Grand Rapids, MI | — | $7,500 |
| WMCAT Grand Rapids, MI | — | $5,800 |
| CASA of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | — | $5,000 |
| Childrens Healing Center Grand Rapids, MI | — | $5,000 |
| Kent Intermediate School District Grand Rapids, MI | — | $5,000 |
| WGVU Public Media Grand Rapids, MI | — | $5,000 |
| IKUS Life EnrichmentIndian Trails Grand Rapids, MI | — | $4,675 |
| Feral Cat Solutions Grand Rapids, MI | — | $4,500 |
| Larlen Communications Grand Rapids, MI | — | $3,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,462,116 | $190,173 | $85,049 | $59,921 | 12 | $168,923 |
| 2024 | $1,355,746 | $48,323 | $67,014 | $42,139 | 9 | $36,623 |
| 2023 | $1,307,949 | $40,885 | $54,225 | $10,000 | 1 | $26,697 |
| 2022 | $1,199,353 | $62,747 | $114,612 | $39,500 | 1 | $71,747 |
| 2021 | $1,557,846 | $71,198 | $62,354 | $10,000 | 1 | $63,795 |
| 2020 | $1,524,204 | $47,606 | $49,794 | $16,176 | 2 | $28,764 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide charitable assistance to promote community involvement in community affairs and promote the welfare of the community and its citizens.” Its filing says it obtains grant requests from charitable organizations and seeks information about how awarded funds are used.
The foundation’s grant recipients illustrate a range of community services. For example, New City Neighbors describes its work as empowering young people through holistic programs and long-term opportunities; CASA of Kent County recruits, trains, and supports volunteers advocating for children who are wards of the court; and Remembrance Ranch describes itself as a resource for at-risk families. Children’s Healing Center says it provides a safe, engaging environment for children with weakened immune systems.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $59,921. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $7,500, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported awards included $7,500 each to New City Neighbors and Code on Wheels, and $5,800 to WMCAT. Other recipients included CASA of Kent County and Children’s Healing Center ($5,000 each), and Remembrance Ranch ($3,000).
The foundation’s website lists 2024 awards for projects including emergency-response equipment for School Emergency Response Coalition, youth programs at the Humane Society, and therapeutic-program equipment at Equest Center. It reports a total of $42,139 for that year.
The foundation’s grant application page describes eligibility as qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations located within West Michigan, with grant proceeds to be used predominantly within Kent County. The page provides a grant application. The application period listed for 2025 ended December 5, 2025, and is a past cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Morgenstern as president and Kris Nylaan as secretary. Trustees listed are Emma Baranowski, Terri Sernau, Daniel DeHoek, and John Mousel.
Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation is led by David Morgenstern, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Morgenstern
President
Trustee → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Sernau
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Baranowski
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Mousel
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel DeHoek
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Nylaan
Secretary
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jenn McGeehan (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Nina Perko-Bandeen (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Andrea Bohez (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Marybeth Schafer (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Rick Baker (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sara Fales (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michelin Scramlin (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Amanda Serocke (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jennifer Baker (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Navi Singh (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Rachel Eerdmans (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Rebecca Burgenmeyer (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation
How much does Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation give each year?
Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation gave $60K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $42K across 9 grants.
What is Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation's typical grant size?
Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,993, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation give grants?
Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (10 grants).
Who are Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation's largest grantees?
Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include New City Neighbors ($7,500), Code on Wheels ($7,500) and WMCAT ($5,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation?
Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $190K.
What does Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide charitable assistance to promote community involvement in community affairs and promote the welfare of the community and its citizens.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation?
Eligible organizations can use the foundation’s grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation's EIN?
Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2425009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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