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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
Endowment fund awards grants to N-K student organizations
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Also present were Chris Fulton and Jesse Davies from the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. This year, the Blandin Foundation...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Also present were Chris Fulton and Jesse Davies from the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. This year, the Blandin Foundation...more
'What's Left' art exhibit opens at Mesabi Range
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Additional funding was provided by the Blandin Foundation, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, Miller-Dwan Foundation,...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Additional funding was provided by the Blandin Foundation, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, Miller-Dwan Foundation,...more
Support your favorite local cause on Give to the Max Day, Thursday, Nov. 17
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“We like people to stop in,” said Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Executive Director Chris Fulton. “Then, we get to see them and thank...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“We like people to stop in,” said Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Executive Director Chris Fulton. “Then, we get to see them and thank...more
Library Foundation Endowment Fund grows to over a half million dollars
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
... President of the Grand Rapids Area Library Foundation; and Chris Fulton, Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Area Community...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
... President of the Grand Rapids Area Library Foundation; and Chris Fulton, Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Area Community...more
Get Ready for Oktimberfest!
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
To help folks get in the mood of enjoying good beer and good food in the crisp, late summer weather, the Community Foundation is inviting people...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
To help folks get in the mood of enjoying good beer and good food in the crisp, late summer weather, the Community Foundation is inviting people...more
Pop up garden is open for the summer
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“The idea for these 'pop-up gardens' came from a 2015 Minnesota Horticultural Society project,” said Grand Rapids Area Community...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“The idea for these 'pop-up gardens' came from a 2015 Minnesota Horticultural Society project,” said Grand Rapids Area Community...more
Market begins season with double SNAP match
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
It couldn't have been done without our original partners: Great River Energy and the multiple donors at the Grand Rapids Area Community...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
It couldn't have been done without our original partners: Great River Energy and the multiple donors at the Grand Rapids Area Community...more
GRACF names Davis as program administrator
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation has announced its newest ... Starting in 2013, he also volunteered for the Community...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation has announced its newest ... Starting in 2013, he also volunteered for the Community...more
Grand Gathering of the Itasca Area
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand gathering is hosted by a group of local residents with assistance of the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, United Way of...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand gathering is hosted by a group of local residents with assistance of the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, United Way of...more
Greenway turns to social media for district outreach
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
•Greenway accepts $1,000 grant for G.I.R.L.S. program from the board of trustees of the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. • The...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
•Greenway accepts $1,000 grant for G.I.R.L.S. program from the board of trustees of the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. • The...more
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