Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation
Supports the operations and programs of the grand rapids symphony society by sustaining the orchestra's concert, music education and accessibility programming across West Michigan.
Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation at a glance
In short: Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation gave $3.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3.1M), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,150,000
- +103.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,150,000
- +103.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,150,000
- Total assets
- $28,593,471
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grand Rapids Symphony Society ($3.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation gives
- Giving grew 158% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $3.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Symphony Society Grand Rapids, MI | Support Operations | $3,150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,593,471 | $977,865 | $3,402,679 | $3,150,000 | 1 | $971,865 |
| 2023 | $27,529,242 | $339,322 | $1,757,720 | $1,545,000 | 1 | $329,823 |
| 2022 | $26,897,521 | $2,358,348 | $1,397,165 | $1,200,000 | 1 | $1,696,798 |
| 2021 | $32,466,268 | $2,274,103 | $1,402,424 | $1,222,035 | 1 | $1,765,079 |
| 2020 | $27,536,022 | $414,119 | $1,456,143 | $1,015,067 | 1 | $386,585 |
| 2019 | $26,575,235 | $980,601 | $1,271,011 | $1,025,000 | 1 | $913,614 |
About Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $972K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation is led by Keith Elder, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keith Elder
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laina Mills
Chairperson
Trustee → Part Yr Chai, 2022
Part Yr Chai → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Verhulst
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ping Liang
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Vogel-Vanderson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milton Rohwer
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Collier
Vice Chairperson
Vice Chairperson → Part Yr Vice, 2022
Part Yr Vice → Vice Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Remondino
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Milt Rohwer (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Tuuk Kuras (2020–2023) — Outgoing President
- Former: Chuck Frayer (2023) — Interim President
- Former: Joan Garety (2019–2022) — Outgoing Cha
- Former: Kathleen Vogelsang (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: William Walker (2019–2022) — Outgoing Vice
- Former: Mike Van Haren (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Robert P. Fairman (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Diane Lobbestael (2019) — President Pa
- Former: Mary Tuuk (2019) — President Pa
- Former: Peter Perez (2019) — Society President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Symphony Foundation
How much does Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation give each year?
Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation gave $3.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 1 grant.
How large is Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation?
Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation reported $28.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $978K.
What is Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation?
Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Grand Rapids, MI. It holds $28.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation operate?
Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation's EIN?
Grand Rapids Symphony Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4564213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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