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Gryphon Place

EIN 38-2808685 · Kalamazoo, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF GRYPHON PLACE IS TO HELP PEOPLE NAVIGATE CONFLICT AND CRISIS, FOSTER RESILIENCY, RESTORE COMMUNITY, AND SUPPORT HEALING. GRYPHON PLACE PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO MEET THE CRITICAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$6.6 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
228
Volunteers
79
Highest pay
$158,200, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $2.3 million spent. 211 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES: PROVIDES QUICK AND EASY ACCESS TO INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES IN THE KALAMAZOO AND SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN AND TOLEDO, OHIO REGIONS. COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORS WORK WITH CALLERS TO ASSESS NEEDS, DETERMINE OPTIONS AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS/SERVICES, GIVE SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE CALLER AS NEEDED. CALLS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND ANSWERED WITH RESPECT, EMPATHY AND COMPASSION. GRYPHON PLACE IS A REGIONAL PARTNER FOR MICHIGAN 211. GRYPHON PLACE ALSO HANDLES 211 CALLS FOR OTHER MICHIGAN REGIONS DURING OFF HOURS.
  2. $2.2 million spent. CRISIS SERVICES - CRISIS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH PARTICIPATION AS A CENTER FOR THE 988 NATIONAL SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINES WHERE WE SUPPORT CALLERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. A LOCAL HELPLINE IS ALSO OPERATED TO ASSIST CALLERS IN NEED IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN. ALL LINES ARE OPERATED 24/7/365. CALLS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND CALLERS RECEIVE RESPECT, EMPATHY, AND COMPASSION TO ADDRESS LIFE STRESSORS THAT MAY BE CAUSING FEELINGS OF BEING OVERWHELMED OR THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE. STAFF WHO WORK THE LINE RECEIVE IN-DEPTH CRISIS TRAINING, INCLUDING SUICIDE INTERVENTION. GRYPHON PLACE'S CRISIS LINES ARE ACCREDITED BY COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION (COA) AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY (AAS).
  3. $909,373 spent. MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT CONDUCTS FUNDRAISING EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY, SUCH AS THE SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK (SPW) AND EAT DRINK GIVE (EDG). FUNDS ARE RAISED THROUGH SPONSORSHIPS, EVENT REGISTRATIONS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS, INCLUDING HARDING'S MARKET'S ROUND-UP PROGRAM. SPW IS A 5K CAUSE-WALK THAT RAISES AWARENESS FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION AND DRAWS IN ABOUT 400 PEOPLE. EDG IS GALA WHERE GUESTS CAN SAMPLE VARIOUS CUISINE AND BID ON AUCTION ITEMS, WHICH DRAWS IN ABOUT 150 PEOPLE.
  4. $27,797 spent. CONFLICT RESOLUTION - IN OUR RESTORATIVE PRACTICES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND YOUTH IS OFTEN USED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PUNITIVE DISCIPLINE. RESTORATIVE PRACTICES SERVICES PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ADDRESS CONCERNS AND SOLVE PROBLEMS AND, WHEN THERE IS WRONGDOING, PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN ADDRESSING THE WRONG AND MAKING THINGS RIGHT. THE AIM OF RESTORATIVE PRACTICES IS TO PEACEFULLY RESOLVE CONFLICTS, REPAIR HARM, RESTORE RELATIONSHIPS, IMPROVE HUMAN BEHAVIOR, AND PROVIDE EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP. TYPES OF RESTORATIVE PRACTICES INCLUDE RESTORATIVE CONFERENCE AND RESTORATIVE CIRCLE. GRYPHON PLACE ALSO PROVIDES RESTORATIVE JUSTICE TRAININGS TO SCHOOLS, YOUTH SERVING AGENCIES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY WORKSPACES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1989.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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