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EIN 38-2837266

Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Grand Rapids
State
Michigan
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
The Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation serves as the fundraising entity that supports the educational programming, exhibits, and operations of the GRPM. The foundation provides financial support to offer interpretive spaces and interactive programming designed to share stories for the public.
Related structure
Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation is a subordinate organization under Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Also known as...
Public Museum of Grand Rapids Friends Foundation
Total revenues
$4,269,804
2024
Total expenses
$1,611,210
2024
Total assets
$59,574,766
2024
Num. employees
0
2024

Program areas at Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation

Provides financial support for the educational programming, exhibits, and operations of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, which serves the Public. The Grand Rapids Public Museum offers interpretive spaces and interactive programming designed to share stories and experiences of the wider world through a uniquely Grand Rapids lens.

Grants made by Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Grand Rapids Public MuseumProgram Service$342,003

Who funds Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Klopcic Family FoundationCommunity Arts - Provide Support To the Organization$125,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$24,750
Grand Rapids Community FoundationMultiple Grants Awarded$19,000
...and 2 more grants received

Financials for Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,364,945
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$659,967
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$386,331
Net income from fundraising events$-141,439
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,269,804

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Data update history
July 12, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
July 11, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 2, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Klopcic Family Foundation
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Klopcic Family Foundation
August 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
272 Pearl NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Metro area
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
County
Kent County, MI
Website URL
grpm.org/ 
Phone
(616) 929-1700
IRS details
EIN
38-2837266
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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