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


First Oktoberfest set for Oct. 6
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation

The fund raiser is presented by the Greenway Area Community Fund (GACF) ... Thanks to the Blandin Foundation, matching dollars are available for any ... be responsible for awarding grants to worthy...more

Oktoberfest to raise funds for Greenway Area Community Fund
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation

Interest generated by invested funds will be given back to the Greenway communities in the form of grants, with an emphasis on youth...more

Oktoberfest to raise funds for Greenway Area Community Fund
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation

The GACF account is managed by the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. It offers a great deal of expertise in investing and managing...more

Celebrating community philanthropy
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation

For the past four years, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation has recognized individuals and families for their philanthropic generosity...more

The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation invites community organizations to submit grant ...
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation

Over the last 20 years, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation has invited nonprofit organizations to submit applications for the Annual...more

Barb James Memorial Scholarship honors lifelong learning and human dignity
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation

Bernie Dehn established the Barb James Memorial Scholarship at the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation after Barb James...more

Faces for Aug. 12, 2018
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation

The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Community Giving to Community campaign will provide matching funds. One of the stipulations of...more

Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Scholarships impact lives
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation

The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation annually provides an average of over 200 educational awards improving and supporting...more

Annual Grant Cycle – Everyone can be a donor
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation

Over the last 20 years, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation has invited nonprofit organizations to submit applications for the Annual...more

Your Community Foundation and ElderCircle support and sustain older adults
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation

The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is all about community. Sarah Copeland, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Director...more



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