Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation
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Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation at a glance
In short: Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation gave $103K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $103,040
- +758.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +700.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,880
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $1,566,786
- +6.5% 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 Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was IKUS Life Enrichment Services ($20K). Together the top 8 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $119K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IKUS Life Enrichment Services Grand Rapids, MI | Support facility upgrades | $20,000 |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids, MI | Support for pediatric center for mental health autism spectrum disorders | $18,840 |
| In the Image Grand Rapids, MI | Support for SHOES program which provides athletic shoes to students from low income families | $15,000 |
| Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | Community | $12,000 |
| Puertas Abiertas Grand Rapids, MI | Support services in the Latinx community for those effected by domestic violence | $10,000 |
| Friends of Grand Rapids Parks Grand Rapids, MI | Support for tree planting | $10,000 |
| Downtown Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | Support program placing sculptures around downtown to encourage citizens and visitors to explore downtown Grand Rapids | $10,000 |
| Grand Rapids Youth Symphony Grand Rapids, MI | Support for professional musician coaching sessions for Youth Symphony students | $7,200 |
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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 | $1,566,786 | $191,245 | $204,314 | $103,040 | 8 | $43,442 |
| 2023 | $1,470,560 | $122,019 | $113,977 | $12,000 | 1 | $37,598 |
| 2022 | $1,343,669 | $149,165 | $101,214 | $12,000 | 1 | $33,130 |
| 2021 | $1,565,603 | $141,494 | $162,344 | $119,000 | 6 | $33,452 |
| 2020 | $1,478,399 | $70,937 | $79,890 | $5,000 | 1 | $27,616 |
About Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation is a public charity 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 $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $103K. Net investment income was $43K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation is led by Neil Marchand, President & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neil Marchand
President & Trustee
Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2022
Vice President & Trustee → President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Dubey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Taylor
Trustee
At-Large → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Hankins
Trustee
Former Ex-Officio → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ping Liang
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Bylenga
Vice President & Trustee
Secretary → Vice President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Devries
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Young
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Lafrenier
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Shearer
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sytsma
Ex-Officio
Vice President & Trustee → President & Trustee, 2022
President & Trustee → Ex-Officio, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Hondorp
At Large
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Derek Aten (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Tom Mathison (2020–2023) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Charles Caldwell (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Eunice Lopez-Martin (2022–2023) — At Large
- Former: John Salan (2022–2023) — Sergeant at Arms
- Former: Chuck Caldwell (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: James P. White (2020–2021) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Renwick Brutus (2020–2021) — Former Trustee
- Former: Tom Swets (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Doris Drain (2021) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Ed Bujdos (2020) — Former Trustee
- Former: Lody Zwarensteyn (2020) — Former Trustee
- Former: Matt Smith (2020) — Former Trustee
- Former: Paula Jastifer (2020) — Ex-Officio
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation
How much does Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation give each year?
Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation gave $103K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
What is Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation's typical grant size?
Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $12,880, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation give grants?
Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (8 grants).
Does Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation's largest grantees?
Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include IKUS Life Enrichment Services ($20,000), Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services ($18,840) and In the Image ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation?
Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $191K.
What is Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation?
Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Grand Rapids, MI. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation's EIN?
Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2901629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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