Grand Rapids Pride Center

What it reported doing in 2024

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.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 74.8%; rating input score 75
• Program expense ratio: 83.8%; rating input score 84
• Fundraising efficiency: $42.84 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 75; 75th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 93.3%; rating input score 93; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 90.5%; rating input score 90; 38th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 5 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 62
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: Fail
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 11.2%; rating input score 63; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.65; rating input score 30; 30th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.21; rating input score 30; 30th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 11.9%; rating input score 31; 31st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 15.1% per year; rating input score 100; 75th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 14.5% per year; rating input score 100; 78th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 13.4% per year; rating input score 100; 69th percentile among comparable filings