Grand Rapids Public Schools
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$4.5M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
36
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Grand Rapids Public Schools is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by WK Kellogg Foundation ($3.0M), Grand Rapids Community Foundation ($447K), Corewell Health Group Return ($298K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.5M in grants to Grand Rapids Public Schools between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| WK Kellogg Foundation | $3,015,883 | 12 | 2020–2025 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | $447,325 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Corewell Health Group Return | $297,916 | 2 | 2019–2023 |
| Corewell Health | $179,821 | 1 | 2024 |
| Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | $164,850 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC | $160,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The Carnegie Foundation for | $100,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Bruce & Susan Neckers Foundation | $13,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation | $7,500 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Steelcase Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Paradise Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Norman & Marilyn Leven Foundation | $4,250 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Trillium Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Grand Rapids Kiwanis Foundation | $910 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2019) to $1.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $600K.
What grants has Grand Rapids Public Schools received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Early Care and Education | $300,000 |
| 2025 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Early Care and Education | $200,000 |
| 2025 | The Carnegie Foundation for | EDUCATION RESEARCH | $100,000 |
| 2024 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Early Care and Education | $300,000 |
| 2024 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Early Care and Education | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Corewell Health | TO SUPPORT SCHOOL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | $179,821 |
| 2023 | WK Kellogg Foundation | provide core support for the Summer of Success program to improve third grade reading outcomes by providing linked K-3 summer learning and academic year experiences and opportunities focused on literacy and mathematics instruction for children transitioning from kindergarten through third grade | $300,000 |
| 2023 | WK Kellogg Foundation | improve school readiness outcomes for children in Grand Rapids, Michigan, transitioning from pre-school to kindergarten by supporting a summer enrichment and learning program that emphasizes exploratory learning, play, discovery, social emotional learning and the development of classroom skills | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Corewell Health Group Return | TO SUPPORT SCHOOL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | $174,583 |
| 2023 | THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC | MINSHARE SPONSOR 2023 | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation | EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| 2022 | WK Kellogg Foundation | improve third grade reading outcomes for children in Grand Rapids, Michigan by providing linked K-3 summer learning and academic year experiences and opportunities focused on literacy instruction for children transitioning between kindergarten and third grade | $300,000 |
| 2022 | WK Kellogg Foundation | improve school readiness outcomes for children in Grand Rapids, Michigan, transitioning from pre-school to kindergarten by supporting a summer enrichment and learning program that emphasizes exploratory learning, play, discovery, social emotional learning and the development of classroom skills | $200,000 |
| 2022 | Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | PROJECT/PROGRAM - WEST MICHIGAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | $46,350 |
| 2022 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $17,450 |
| 2022 | THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC | GRPS Univ under the tent | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Steelcase Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation | EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Norman & Marilyn Leven Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $2,250 |
| 2022 | Grand Rapids Kiwanis Foundation | EDUCATION | $910 |
| 2021 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS AWARDED | $429,875 |
| 2021 | WK Kellogg Foundation | improve third grade reading outcomes for children in Grand Rapids, Michigan by providing linked K-3 summer learning and academic year experiences and opportunities focused on literacy instruction for children transitioning between kindergarten and third grade | $300,000 |
| 2021 | WK Kellogg Foundation | improve school readiness outcomes for children in Grand Rapids, Michigan, transitioning from pre-school to kindergarten by supporting a summer enrichment and learning program that emphasizes exploratory learning, play, discovery, social emotional learning and the development of classroom skills | $200,000 |
| 2021 | THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC | Building Together Pledge | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | PROJECT/PROGRAM - EDNET 2021-2022 | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Norman & Marilyn Leven Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $2,000 |
| 2020 | WK Kellogg Foundation | improve third grade reading outcomes for children in Grand Rapids, Michigan by providing linked K-3 summer learning and academic year experiences and opportunities focused on literacy instruction for children transitioning between kindergarten and third grade | $300,000 |
| 2020 | WK Kellogg Foundation | improve school readiness outcomes for children in Grand Rapids, Michigan, transitioning from pre-school to kindergarten by supporting a summer enrichment and learning program focused on play, social and emotional learning and the development of classroom skills | $215,883 |
| 2020 | Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $93,500 |
| 2020 | Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation | DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 36 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Grand Rapids Public Schools is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by WK Kellogg Foundation ($3.0M), Grand Rapids Community Foundation ($447K), Corewell Health Group Return ($298K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.5M in grants to Grand Rapids Public Schools between 2019–2025.
Who is Grand Rapids Public Schools's largest funder?
WK Kellogg Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Grand Rapids Public Schools, with $3.0M across 12 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Grand Rapids Public Schools received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.5M in grants to Grand Rapids Public Schools across 36 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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