First Steps Kent
GRAND RAPIDS, MI · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). First Steps Kent has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
TO CREATE A COORDINATED, INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES THAT SUPPORTS ALL FAMILIES IN KENT COUNTY SO EVERY YOUNG CHILD IN KENT COUNTY WILL ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY WAS OBTAINING GRANTS AND DONATIONS TO IMPLEMENT, INCREASE, STRENGTHEN, AND COORDINATE THE NETWORK OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES IN KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds First Steps Kent
$3.4M in foundation grants on record from 14 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | $2.3M | 7 |
| Pritzker Family Foundation C/O Pritzker Group | $333K | 4 |
| Baker Family Foundation Fka Jeff & Cheryl Baker Family Foundation | $269K | 4 |
| Krw Foundation | $165K | 2 |
| Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | $150K | 2 |
| Steelcase Foundation | $35K | 1 |
| Peter and Joan Secchia Family | $25K | 1 |
| National Diaper Bank Network | $20K | 1 |
| Children's Funding Accelerator | $10K | 1 |
| Grand Haven Area Community Foundation | $10K | 1 |
Leadership
JENNIFER HEADLEY-NORDMAN — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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