The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Grand Rapids

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

THE YWCA WEST CENTRAL MICHIGAN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES ADDRESS THE PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES SURROUNDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN. SPECIFIC SERVICES INCLUDE THOSE THAT SUPPORT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. IN ORDER TO REDUCE ADULTS AND YOUTHS' VULNERABILITY TO VIOLENCE AND TO INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO THRIVE, ALSO OFFERED IS INTERVENTION/EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMING.

MISSION:

TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES FACING MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND FAMILY CONCERNS IN A CARING PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR CLIENTS AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

THE LEGACY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FAMILY ENDOWS THE NEXT GENERATION WITH A THOROUGHLY BIBLICAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE, AND SEEKS TO NURTURE STUDENTS INTO BECOMING CHRIST FOLLOWERS AND KINGDOM BUILDERS WITH PASSION AND UNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

MISSION:

STIMULATE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION THROUGH PROVIDING QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN FOR PERSONS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME, THROUGH OTHER HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE, THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING NEEDS OF CHRISTIAN REST HOME ASSOCIATION.

MISSION:

THE RIGHT PLACE IS THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION THAT DRIVES CURRENT AND LONG-TERM ECONOMIC PROSPERITY IN WEST MICHIGAN.

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN THE REGION'S ECONOMIC VITALITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE BY MARKETING GRAND RAPIDS/KENT COUNTY AS A PREFERRED VISITOR DESTINATION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

DEGAGE MINISTRIES IS A COMMUNITY CENTER THAT PROVIDES OVERNIGHT SHELTER, MEAL SERVICES, HYGIENE FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS.

MISSION:

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MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

THE GRPM EXISTS TO ENRICH THE LIFE OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EXPERIENCES OF THE WIDER WORLD THROUGH A UNIQUELY GRAND RAPIDS LENS. OFFERING EXHIBITS, EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO INSPIRE, MOTIVATE AND CELEBRATE OUR HUMAN BOND.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH IN NORTH AMERICA (CRCNA BOT) AND THE REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA BOARD OF BENEFITS SERVICES (RCA BOBS) ESTABLISHED THE REFORMED BENEFITS ASSOCIATION (RBA) FOR THE PROVISION, MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFIT PLANS FOR MINISTERS, LAY EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES OF THE DENOMINATIONS, THEIR AGENCIES AND PARTICIPATING CHURCHES AND OTHER ASSEMBLIES ON A JOINT BASIS. FURTHER, THE RBA WAS ESTABLISHED TO DEVELOP A SPIRIT OF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AND COOPERATIVE MISSION AMONG THE DENOMINATIONS TO PROMOTE, THROUGH COOPERATIVE EFFORT, THE SPIRITUAL, MORAL, SOCIAL AND CIVIC WELFARE OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY. AS A RESULT, THE CRCNA BOT AND THE RCA BOBS, AS MEMBERS OF THE RBA, DELEGATE THE AUTHORITY OF THE RBA BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONDUCT THESE ACTIVITIES AND IDENTIFY ADDITIONAL SERVICES WHICH CAN BE PERFORMED BY THE RBA ON A JOINT BASIS ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS.

MISSION:

DEGAGE MINISTRIES IS A COMMUNITY CENTER THAT PROVIDERS OVERNIGHT SHELTER, MEAL SERVICES, HYGIENE FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A CULTURE OF OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL PROGRESS.