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Grand Rapids Pride Center

EIN 38-2843265 · Grand Rapids, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING OUR LGBTQ COMMUNITY THROUGH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND AWARENESS. GRAND RAPIDS PRIDE CENTER AIMS TO BE THE CENTER OF A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORTS ALL LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS.

Income
$750,693
Spending
$666,908
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
6
Volunteers
369
Highest pay
$79,436, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 74% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (1)
  1. $559,078 spent. IN 2024, OUR ORGANIZATION ACHIEVED MAJOR MILESTONES AND CONTINUED TO EXPAND PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ADVANCE EQUITY, HEALTH, AND EMPOWERMENT FOR 2-SLGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES ACROSS WEST MICHIGAN. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:EXPANSION OF HEALTH EQUITY PROGRAMMING: WE STRENGTHENED THE REACH AND IMPACT OF THE HEALTH EQUITY PROGRAM (HEP), CONNECTING MORE THAN 2,500 INDIVIDUALS TO AFFIRMING RESOURCES IN MENTAL HEALTH, HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, AND WELLNESS. THE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC BARRIERS FACED BY 2-SLGBTQ+ AND BIPOC COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN ACCESSING CULTURALLY COMPETENT CARE.RECORD GROWTH IN THE THERAPY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP): THE THERAPY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EXPERIENCED ITS HIGHEST DEMAND TO DATE, RECEIVING 173 APPLICATIONS: A 49% INCREASE FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. APPROXIMATELY 75% OF APPLICANTS IDENTIFIED AS TRANS OR GENDER EXPANSIVE, AND 34% IDENTIFIED AS BIPOC, DEMONSTRATING THE PROGRAM'S REACH AMONG THOSE MOST IMPACTED BY INEQUITIES IN CARE. TAP PROVIDED CO-PAY ASSISTANCE, COVERED UNINSURED SESSIONS, AND SUPPORTED CLIENTS IN CONNECTING WITH AFFIRMING, INTERSECTIONAL THERAPISTS.LAUNCH OF THE EQUIPULSE LEADERSHIP COHORT: WE PROUDLY LAUNCHED THE EQUIPULSE LEADERSHIP COHORT, A TRANSFORMATIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE FOR EMERGING 2-SLGBTQ+ AND BIPOC LEADERS. THE COHORT FOCUSED ON LIBERATION-CENTERED LEADERSHIP, TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICES, AND COMMUNITY CARE, EQUIPPING PARTICIPANTS WITH TOOLS TO INFLUENCE EQUITABLE CHANGE IN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES.EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS: GRPC HOSTED 15 ONGOING SUPPORT AND SOCIAL GROUPS, INCLUDING TRANS AND GENDER EXPANSIVE ADULTS, QUEER YOUTH, FAMILIES OF LGBTQ+ YOUTH, AND QTPOC (QUEER AND TRANS PEOPLE OF COLOR). THESE GROUPS OFFERED SAFE, CONSISTENT, AND AFFIRMING SPACES THAT BUILD RESILIENCE, CONNECTION, AND BELONGING ACROSS GENERATIONS.GROWTH IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES: OUR EDUCATION AND TRAINING INITIATIVES REACHED OVER 1,000 PROFESSIONALS ACROSS WEST MICHIGAN, INCLUDING EDUCATORS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND EMPLOYERS. WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON 2-SLGBTQ+ INCLUSION, ANTI-RACISM, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, FOSTERING SAFER AND MORE EQUITABLE ENVIRONMENTS ACROSS SECTORS.INCREASED ACCESS THROUGH DROP-IN SERVICES AND COMMUNITY SPACE: WE EXPANDED DROP-IN HOURS AND ACCESS TO OUR COMMUNITY CENTER, PROVIDING CONSISTENT AVAILABILITY OF AFFIRMING SPACE, BASIC NEEDS RESOURCES, AND PEER SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING ISOLATION OR ECONOMIC HARDSHIP.GRAND RAPIDS PRIDE FESTIVAL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS: THE 2024 GRAND RAPIDS PRIDE FESTIVAL DREW THOUSANDS OF ATTENDEES, CELEBRATING 2-SLGBTQ+ JOY, CULTURE, AND RESILIENCE. THE FESTIVAL FEATURED LOCAL ARTISTS, BIPOC-OWNED VENDORS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, GRPC HOSTED OTHER SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT FOSTERED INCLUSION AND VISIBILITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2018 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2018.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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