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Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (MN)
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is a trust, a collection of endowment funds that are contributed by individuals, corporations and community service organizations to benefit the geographical area of Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
The Community Foundation is one of 700 community foundations in the United States. As a community foundation, it is a public charity whose purpose is to enhance giving, or philanthropy, in all sectors of the community. This means a partnering in philanthropy - giving to nonprofit community service agencies and charities and giving to develop and enhance new ideas and projects needed in the area.
The Community Foundation started in 1994 is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who live and work in the Grand Rapids/Itasca County area, who are knowledgeable about their community, and who are committed to ensuring that the spirit and the intent of each gift is honored.
Web Address
www.gracf.org
The Community Foundation is one of 700 community foundations in the United States. As a community foundation, it is a public charity whose purpose is to enhance giving, or philanthropy, in all sectors of the community. This means a partnering in philanthropy - giving to nonprofit community service agencies and charities and giving to develop and enhance new ideas and projects needed in the area.
The Community Foundation started in 1994 is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who live and work in the Grand Rapids/Itasca County area, who are knowledgeable about their community, and who are committed to ensuring that the spirit and the intent of each gift is honored.
Web Address
www.gracf.org
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Recent News from Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Angel of Hope Memorial Vigil is Wednesday, Dec. 6
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
... and clubs such as Rotary, Jaycees, Knights of Columbus, Star of the North Lions, American Legion McVeigh Dunn Post, the City of Grand Rapids, Itasca Hospice, Wildcat, Fraternal Order of Eagles,...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
... and clubs such as Rotary, Jaycees, Knights of Columbus, Star of the North Lions, American Legion McVeigh Dunn Post, the City of Grand Rapids, Itasca Hospice, Wildcat, Fraternal Order of Eagles,...more
Project Care Free Clinics receive grant award
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Project Care Free Clinics of the Iron Range received $2,500 in a grant award from the Edgar and Hannah Hetten Fund managed by the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. Project Care Free Clinics...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Project Care Free Clinics of the Iron Range received $2,500 in a grant award from the Edgar and Hannah Hetten Fund managed by the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. Project Care Free Clinics...more
Area Community Funds kick off campaign with Open House Events on Giving Tuesday, November 28
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Check out your local community fund on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, when they kick off their Community Giving to Community campaign. Meet the volunteers, learn more and enjoy refreshments. The Grand...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Check out your local community fund on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, when they kick off their Community Giving to Community campaign. Meet the volunteers, learn more and enjoy refreshments. The Grand...more
How do you grow a Community Fund?
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The land sold for just over $110K, and that was doubled through the Blandin Foundation Matching grant. In total, the gift of nearly $223K was added...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The land sold for just over $110K, and that was doubled through the Blandin Foundation Matching grant. In total, the gift of nearly $223K was added...more
So just what is a Community Fund?
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Fund was established at the Community Foundation in 2001 by concerned and committed Nashwauk citizens, and led by a generous...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Fund was established at the Community Foundation in 2001 by concerned and committed Nashwauk citizens, and led by a generous...more
Business Briefs Oct. 29, 2017
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Projects that receive Youth In Philanthropy grants must have applications written by young people, for school or community projects developed...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Projects that receive Youth In Philanthropy grants must have applications written by young people, for school or community projects developed...more
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation launches major “Community Giving to Community ...
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
28, a day designated as #Giving Tuesday, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF) is launching the Community Giving To...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
28, a day designated as #Giving Tuesday, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF) is launching the Community Giving To...more
Community Foundation Annual Grant Cycle now open
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Nonprofits in the Greater Itasca Area are invited to apply during the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation's Annual Grant Cycle, including...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Nonprofits in the Greater Itasca Area are invited to apply during the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation's Annual Grant Cycle, including...more
Grand Itasca awards $32500 in scholarships
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Applications for all Grand Itasca Scholarships can be found through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation's Scholarship...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Applications for all Grand Itasca Scholarships can be found through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation's Scholarship...more
Beans on the scene in 2017
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Visit the One Vegetable One Community booth in front of the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation during Itasca Open Streets on June 3 from...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Visit the One Vegetable One Community booth in front of the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation during Itasca Open Streets on June 3 from...more
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