The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc
An organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities. Women and children's issues are at the forefront of the efforts to build a better community that values education, self worth, and diversity.
The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $725,481
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $157,404
- +41.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $15,746
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $144,295
- +36.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $60K (2019). In 2022 it reported $5K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mel Trotter Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | Play Space | $10,000 |
| Kids' Food Basket Grand Rapids, MI | Support Food Programs for Children | $3,700 |
| Cherry Health Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $2,500 |
| Gilda's Club of Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $250 |
| Ajli Disaster Relief Fund New York, NY | General Support | $100 |
| Grand Valley University Foundation Allendale, MI | General Support | $60 |
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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 | $725,481 | $157,404 | $144,295 | — | — | $15,746 |
| 2024 | $684,827 | $111,072 | $106,005 | — | — | $14,628 |
| 2023 | $602,639 | $80,801 | $92,517 | — | — | $10,625 |
| 2022 | $585,575 | $98,073 | $115,761 | $5,010 | Total only | $6,057 |
| 2021 | $666,759 | $119,660 | $101,251 | $16,610 | 6 | $34,028 |
| 2020 | $617,704 | $123,537 | $121,904 | $25,100 | 5 | $10,373 |
| 2019 | $585,347 | $192,484 | $172,789 | $60,000 | 2 | $11,300 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $725K in total assets. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc is led by Adriane J. Wilkes, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adriane J. Wilkes
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melisa Schut
President Elect
Vice President Finance → President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alisa Pearson
Vice President Finance
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Powell
Vice President Community Impact
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Vacanti
Vice President Membership Development
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Allen
Vice President New Member Development
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Marr
Vice President Communications
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Love
Sustainer Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Siglow
Sustainer Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tarra Geertman
Vice President Fund Development
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Osmer
Secretary & Parliamentarian
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Jessica Bernhardt (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Julie Blaszak (2022–2024) — Secretary & Parliamentarian
- Former: Susan Ziegler (2022–2024) — Nominating & Placement Chair
- Former: Casey McDowell (2023–2024) — Vice President New Member Development
- Former: Heather Worsfold (2023–2024) — Vice President Member Development
- Former: Lisa Roelands (2023–2024) — Vice President Fund Development
- Former: Anne Marie Hillary (2024) — President Elect
- Former: Carlye Allen (2024) — Sustainer Representative
- Former: Kristin Georgelos (2024) — Vice President Community Impact
- Former: Kim Crane (2019–2023) — Past President
- Former: Leslie Spisak (2022–2023) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Louise Edison (2022–2023) — Sustainer Representative
- Former: Takara Taylor (2022–2023) — Vice President Community Impact
- Former: Angela Pope (2019–2022) — Past President
- Former: Allison Bandeen (2020–2022) — Vice President New Member Development
- Former: Mary Beth Mojzak (2022) — Vice President Fund Development
- Former: Chelsea Hill (2020–2021) — Vice President Community Impact
- Former: Diane Mills (2020–2021) — Sustainer Representative
- Former: Jill Daniels (2020–2021) — Vice President Membership Development
- Former: Lindsay Finn (2020–2021) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Samantha Thornton (2020–2021) — Secretary & Parliamentarian
- Former: Susie Ziegler (2020–2021) — Vice President Fund Development
- Former: Tessa Muir (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Brigitte Merk (2019) — Vice President Membership Development
- Former: Jessica Hessler (2019) — Vice President Community Impact
- Former: Katherine McCarthy (2019) — Past President
- Former: Kelly May (2019) — Vice President Fund Development
- Former: Kelly Toland (2019) — Secretary & Parliamentarian
- Former: Lauren Jacoby (2019) — President
- Former: Leah Sherman (2019) — Sustainer Representative
- Former: Tessa Hessmiller (2019) — President-Elect
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc
How large is The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc?
The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc reported $725K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $157K.
What is The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc?
The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Grand Rapids, MI. It holds $725K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc operate?
The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc has awarded grants in Michigan, New York.
What is The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc's EIN?
The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1369786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Junior League of Grand Rapids Michigan Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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