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Nonprofit · EIN 46-1052597

GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

Financials

$1.9M$1.8M2023$1.1M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET EDUCATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,056,718$1,638,698-$581,980$661,974$5,222$656,752
December 31, 2023990$1,947,028$1,800,116$146,912$1,248,757$10,025$1,238,732
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$183,500
Program service revenue
$173,593
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$684,888
Other revenue
$699,625

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$11,435
Accounting fees
$7,687
Occupancy
$252,403
Program services (functional)
$939,500
Management and general (functional)
$425,067
Fundraising (functional)
$274,131

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,248,757
Total assets, end of year
$661,974
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,222
Net assets, end of year
$656,752
Net assets without donor restrictions
$656,752
Gross receipts
$1,224,518
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
MI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
MARY FRITZEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$270,779$18,118
CHARLIE SECCHIAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
LAINA MILLSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
ANDY WINKELTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
MARY FRITZEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$252,650$18,731
CHARLIE SECCHIAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
LAINA MILLSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
ANDY WINKELTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
435 IONIA AVENUE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5161
In care of
% JON NUNN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARY FRITZ, 435 IONIA AVENUE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Signed the 990
MARY FRITZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(616) 805-5308
Return prepared by
MEYAARD TOLMAN & VENLET PC

Mission

TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS CONDUCTED BY OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET, INC., A MICHIGAN NONPROFIT CORPORATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS DIRECTED AT (I) CULINARY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION; TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, (II) FOOD PRODUCTION AND GARDENING, (III) OBESITY PREVENTION, (IV) WELLNESS, AND (V) ACCESS TO AND PROMOTION OF FRESH HEALTHY FOODS. TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SUCH EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS CONDUCTED BY OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET, INC., A MICHIGAN NONPROFIT CORPORATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS DIRECTED AT (I) CULINARY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION; TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, (II) FOOD PRODUCTION AND GARDENING, (III) OBESITY PREVENTION, (IV) WELLNESS, AND (V) ACCESS TO AND PROMOTION OF FRESH HEALTHY FOODS. TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SUCH EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
    Expenses $939,500 · revenue $173,593

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-1052597
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$661,974
Income (IRS master file)
$1,224,518

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,056,718$1,638,698$661,974XML
990December 2023$1,947,028$1,800,116$1,248,757XML
990December 2022$990,749$853,180$1,104,455IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-1052597).

Questions about GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET EDUCATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 46-1052597.
Is GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET EDUCATION FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET EDUCATION FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARY FRITZ.
Who are the officers and directors of GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN MARKET EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,056,718, expenses of $1,638,698 and total assets of $661,974 at year end.

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