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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
Grand Rapids takes on Guinness Book of Records for Wheelchair Roll
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“Myrna is a wonderful, vibrant person,” said Sarah Copeland, program manager for the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. “She's...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“Myrna is a wonderful, vibrant person,” said Sarah Copeland, program manager for the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. “She's...more
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Scholarship cycle is underway
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Applications are now being accepted for the Community Foundation's 2015 Scholarship Season. The Community Foundation offers more than...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Applications are now being accepted for the Community Foundation's 2015 Scholarship Season. The Community Foundation offers more than...more
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation to host 2014 Oktoberfest
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Building on last year's incredible success, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is once again hosting the Northland's biggest and...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Building on last year's incredible success, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is once again hosting the Northland's biggest and...more
Itasca Gives Day: Celebrate the goodness of giving and Itasca ...
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is inviting people to celebrate the goodness of giving and learn more about area organizations by visiting...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is inviting people to celebrate the goodness of giving and learn more about area organizations by visiting...more
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce the start of its new scholarship cycle which runs from Jan. 15 – March 15 for individuals living in the Greater Itasca Region of...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce the start of its new scholarship cycle which runs from Jan. 15 – March 15 for individuals living in the Greater Itasca Region of...more
Wendy Roy Retires from Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation's founding Executive Director, Wendy Roy is retiring after dedicating more than two decades of expanding philanthropy in the Grand Rapids area and surrounding...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation's founding Executive Director, Wendy Roy is retiring after dedicating more than two decades of expanding philanthropy in the Grand Rapids area and surrounding...more
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