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Funders to approach for Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation

Grand Rapids, Michigan$690k revenue46 funders on file

Cultivating community resources to enrich educational experiences and remove barriers so every student learns, develops, and thrives. The grps foundation's mission is to remove barriers and secure essential funding for critical programs, projects, and resources, ensuring that every student in the Grand Rapids public schools (grps) system learns, develops, and thrives. As the primary foundation for west Michigan's largest public school district, grps foundation supports nearly 14,000 students, inspiring future success through a well-rounded approach to education. Each year, we fund vital programs in sports, arts, music, and experiential learning, offering hands-on, real-world experiences that complement classroom instruction. Our support extends to providing students with essential resources, including warm clothing, school supplies, and volunteer-led initiatives like playground clean-ups. Additionally, we administer mini-grants for teachers and principals, empowering…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$13k, your typical grant1 in 1001 in 401 in 201 in 10$1k$3k$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$38k–$240kover two years, from 3–7 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$240kfrom 5 new funders

Half the value is in your top 12 funders, of 151

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  1. 1The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area IncGives in Michigan (211 of 355)Similar grantees: Grand Rapids Community College Foundation ($30k/yr), Grand Rapids Christian Schools ($37k/yr), Grand Rapids Community Foundation ($35k/yr)1 in 10$29k
  2. 2Bill and Bea Idema FoundationGives in Michigan (10 of 11)Similar grantees: Grand Rapids Community Foundation ($160k/yr), Gilda's Club Grand Rapids ($63k/yr)1 in 20$130k
  3. 3The Wege FoundationGives in Michigan (121 of 222)Similar grantees: Grand Rapids Community College Foundation ($120k/yr), Grand Rapids Community Foundation ($20k/yr), Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation ($59k/yr)1 in 13$42k

148 more funders on the list for Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation

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