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


Assets and Giving for Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation

Assets

2018 - 20,485,847
2017 - 21,004,276
Domestic Grants

2018 - 1,078,304


    

Recent News from Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation


As Itasca County ages, ElderCircle supports older adults and caregivers
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The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation awarded $4,500 from ... The Community Foundation works to build relationships with...more

Nashwauk Area Community Fund invests in community by investing in youth
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Groups dedicated to enriching the lives of area youth received funding from the ... “It is the generous donors in our community that allow us to invest...more

Nashwauk Area Community Fund invests in community by investing in youth
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“It is the generous donors in our community that allow us to invest in ... I commend the Nashwauk Area Community Fund for investing in the health...more

You can reach your dreams – right here
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The Greater Itasca WORKFORCE READY Education Awards at the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation will once again provide $75,000...more

Keeping it local
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The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation has money for your next phase of life in the form of scholarships and workforce education...more

Local groups committed to educating area youth
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Local groups committed to educating area youth ... The Foundation also provided numerous grants for education and training during the Annual...more

Itasca Orchestra and Strings receives funding for competitive scholarship and winter concert
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The Itasca Orchestra and Strings program was awarded grants by the Grand ... “Music enriches us, our communities and families in so many ways often ... opportunities to participate in the arts, and...more

Grand Rapids Farmers' Market
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... President of the Grand Rapids Farmers' Market happily receive grants from the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation's Annual Grant...more

Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Annual Grant Cycle supports local produce for families ...
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Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Annual Grant Cycle supports ... Each Market day children ages 2-12 can come to Market and receive...more

Zion Open Closet
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From left, Cathy Sayward, Administrative Assistant at the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation presents Paula Ross, Silvia Olson,...more



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