Grand Rapids Community College
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$44.3M
Foundation funders
24
Grants recorded
59
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Grand Rapids Community College?
Grand Rapids Community College is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Grand Rapids Community College Foundation ($38.9M), First Steps Kent ($2.3M), WK Kellogg Foundation ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $44.3M in grants to Grand Rapids Community College between 2019–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2019) to $16.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $3.4M.
What grants has Grand Rapids Community College received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Grand Rapids Community College Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,322,937 |
| 2025 | THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC | CULINARY ARTS CENTER SUPPORT | $582,615 |
| 2025 | First Steps Kent | GENERAL SUPPORT | $455,643 |
| 2025 | Richard Baidas Memorial Scholarship Fdn | SCHOLARSHIP | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Grand Rapids Community College Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,759,680 |
| 2024 | First Steps Kent | GENERAL SUPPORT | $457,116 |
| 2024 | Michigan Community College Foundation | FUNDING AND IMPROVING ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR ADULT LEARNERS | $54,000 |
| 2024 | The Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Grand Rapids (3019) | 3 year old childcare programming | $22,752 |
| 2024 | The Budres Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $13,000 |
| 2024 | Michigan College Access Network | FAFSA FRENZY GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Jack and Aletha Goodale Family | VARIOUS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The VombergTrumley Foundation | Educational assistance | $500 |
| 2023 | Grand Rapids Community College Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,858,757 |
| 2023 | First Steps Kent | GENERAL SUPPORT | $497,563 |
| 2023 | WK Kellogg Foundation | reduce barriers to economic stability for families in Grand Rapids through increased access to post secondary training | $344,745 |
| 2023 | THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC | CULINARY INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS FUND | $50,000 |
| 2023 | American Association of Community Colleges | SKILLS TO SUCCEED | $16,000 |
| 2023 | The Budres Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $13,000 |
| 2023 | Jobs for the Future Inc | GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATE EXPANSION CO-MARKETING AGREEMENT PROJECT | $10,250 |
| 2023 | American Association of Community Colleges | SKILLS TO SUCCEED | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Jack and Aletha Goodale Family | VARIOUS | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Grand Rapids Community College Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $9,282,514 |
| 2022 | First Steps Kent | PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $412,308 |
| 2022 | WK Kellogg Foundation | reduce barriers to economic stability for families in Grand Rapids through increased access to post secondary training | $355,599 |
| 2022 | American Association of Community Colleges | SKILLS TO SUCCEED | $59,121 |
| 2022 | THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC | Secchia Institute Scholarships | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Lakeshore Advantage Corporation | EQUIPMENT | $49,875 |
| 2022 | The Budres Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $28,000 |
| 2022 | Mehney David P & Linda M Foundat | OPERATING FUND | $10,000 |
| 2022 | American Association of Community Colleges | SKILLS TO SUCCEED | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 59 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Grand Rapids Community College?
Grand Rapids Community College is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Grand Rapids Community College Foundation ($38.9M), First Steps Kent ($2.3M), WK Kellogg Foundation ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $44.3M in grants to Grand Rapids Community College between 2019–2025.
Who is Grand Rapids Community College's largest funder?
Grand Rapids Community College Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Grand Rapids Community College, with $38.9M across 7 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Grand Rapids Community College received?
IRS 990 filings record $44.3M in grants to Grand Rapids Community College across 59 grants from 24 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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