Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.0M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
43
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Friends of Grand Rapids Parks?
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($561K), National Arbor Day Foundation ($189K), Corewell Health Group Return ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Friends of Grand Rapids Parks between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $561,334 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| National Arbor Day Foundation | $189,250 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Corewell Health Group Return | $60,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Steelcase Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | $41,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| At&t Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Frey Foundation | $15,850 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| Ufp Industries Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Ellis Foundation Inc 26-28165 | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Gillett Family Foundation | $11,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Meijer Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Verizon Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lee and Debbie Stuart Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Dte Energy Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Paradise Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ch Robinson Worldwide Foundation | $1,320 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| WK Kellogg Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Friends of Grand Rapids Parks received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Arbor Day Foundation | ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE THE ADOPTION OF LEADING-EDGE PRACTICES IN MUNICIPAL FORESTS INCLUDING INVENTORY, PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION. | $7,850 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | INCREASING URBAN TREE CANOPY IN GRAND RAPIDS (MI) | $123,335 |
| 2024 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation | DISTRIBUTION | $41,500 |
| 2024 | National Arbor Day Foundation | ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE THE ADOPTION OF LEADING-EDGE PRACTICES IN MUNICIPAL FORESTS INCLUDING INVENTORY, PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION. | $31,400 |
| 2024 | Steelcase Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Rotary Club of Grand Rapids- Charities Foundation | Support for tree planting | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Frey Foundation | Construction and design of a tribute for Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at Riverside Park | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Ufp Industries Foundation | Outreach | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Gillett Family Foundation | GENERAL SERVICES | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Frey Foundation | General operating support | $250 |
| 2023 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | URBAN TREE CANOPY | $314,255 |
| 2023 | National Arbor Day Foundation | ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE THE ADOPTION OF LEADING-EDGE PRACTICES IN MUNICIPAL FORESTS INCLUDING INVENTORY, PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Ufp Industries Foundation | Outreach | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Frey Foundation | Trail Expansion at Ball Perkins Park | $7,100 |
| 2023 | Gillett Family Foundation | GENERAL SERVICES | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Frey Foundation | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Frey Foundation | Fuller Park "Champ" Courts | $1,000 |
| 2022 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | IMPROVING WATER QUALITY | $64,096 |
| 2022 | National Arbor Day Foundation | ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE THE ADOPTION OF LEADING-EDGE PRACTICES IN MUNICIPAL FORESTS INCLUDING INVENTORY, PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION. | $60,000 |
| 2022 | Corewell Health Group Return | TO SUPPORT EXEMPT PURPOSE | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Steelcase Foundation | Program support | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Lee and Debbie Stuart Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Gillett Family Foundation | GENERAL SERVICES | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Frey Foundation | Special Initiatives | $500 |
| 2022 | Ch Robinson Worldwide Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $120 |
| 2021 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | SUSTAIN OUR GREAT LAKES | $59,648 |
| 2021 | National Arbor Day Foundation | ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE THE ADOPTION OF LEADING-EDGE PRACTICES IN MUNICIPAL FORESTS INCLUDING INVENTORY, PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION. | $40,000 |
| 2021 | Corewell Health Group Return | Park Restoration | $30,000 |
| 2021 | At&t Foundation | Community Support and Safety | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 43 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of Grand Rapids Parks?
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($561K), National Arbor Day Foundation ($189K), Corewell Health Group Return ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Friends of Grand Rapids Parks between 2020–2025.
Who is Friends of Grand Rapids Parks's largest funder?
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, with $561K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Friends of Grand Rapids Parks received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Friends of Grand Rapids Parks across 43 grants from 20 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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