About Us - Mission

The East Grand Rapids Foundation enriches the educational experiences of our students by funding excellence in teaching and learning that requires financial support beyond the district.

About Us - History
The East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation was established in 1983 as a private, non-profit organization to maintain and enhance the quality of education within the East Grand Rapids Public Schools and is solely dependent on tax-deductible donations from the community.  As an endowed foundation, contributions are added to the principal and spending each year is limited to the amount earned on that principal.  The Foundation has a current endowment of $1,400,000.00 and has awarded over $750,000 in grants, awards, and scholarships since 1983.
About Us - Board of Directors
The Foundation is governed by a 23-member volunteer Board of Directors.  Board membership is drawn from the community-at-large and two East Grand Rapids High Schools students.  The East Grand Rapids Schools Superintendent and a representative from the East Grand Rapids schools Board serve as ex-officio members.  The Foundation is staffed by a part-time Executive Director and Bookkeeper with offices located at the East Grand Rapids Public Schools Administrative Offices within the James E. Morse Building at Woodcliff.
 
  • Board of Directors
    • John Inhulsen
    • Susan Levine
    • Duncan MacLean
    • Michael Mackson
    • Margaret Martin, ‘10
    • PK Mason
    • Jill McLain, ‘11
    • Ellen Nelson
    • Andy O’Brien
    • Onder Ors
    • Betsy Raymond
    • Tracy Turner-Wolford
    • Kathleen Underwood
    • Debra VanderZyden
    • Dean Witting
    • Peter Yardley
    • Jennifer Yarger
    • Marilyn Zack
  • Executive Board Members
    • David Khorey President
    • Lindel Hoff Vice President
    • Francesca Wiseman Secretary
    • Shelly Boeve Treasurer
  • Ex-Officio Members
    • Sara Shubel
    • Stephen Edison
  • Executive Director
    • Amy Stuursma
      616-235-3535 x4004
  • Accountant
    • Rosanne Mack

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Class of 1968 Reunion
Sep 10-11, 2010
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Class of 1950 Reunion
Sep 10-11, 2010
contact Jack Landman
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Class of 1970 Reunion
Oct 1 & 2, 2010

• Oct 1 - 7 to 11pm
at Derby Station
• Oct 2 - 11:30am to 12:15pm Tour of High School and new facilities
• Oct 2 - 7 to 11pm University Club
• Contact Kathy Korte Bailey

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East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation | 2915 Hall Street, SE | East Grand Rapids, MI 49506 | 616/235-3535 ext. 4004 | astuursm@egrps.org