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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
Meet the Community Foundation Board
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“We are very fortunate to have active Community Foundation Board members that bring their knowledge of community and local needs to the...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“We are very fortunate to have active Community Foundation Board members that bring their knowledge of community and local needs to the...more
Meet the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Board
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
This month, we are taking a pause in our Endowment Series to highlight the board members of the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation....more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
This month, we are taking a pause in our Endowment Series to highlight the board members of the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation....more
KAXE's big tent approach to community and local radio
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“The Northern Community Radio endowment at the Community Foundation supports local radio, along with the “Events Under the Tent” for...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“The Northern Community Radio endowment at the Community Foundation supports local radio, along with the “Events Under the Tent” for...more
Trucking in signs of spring and signs of hope
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Be sure to check out the Community Foundation's Facebook page to see videos of the Blandin Employees for Life volunteers unloading the...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Be sure to check out the Community Foundation's Facebook page to see videos of the Blandin Employees for Life volunteers unloading the...more
Creating a world of good: Bridges Kinship Mentoring inspires and supports youth through mentoring
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“I am so pleased that Bridges Kinship Mentoring has an endowment at the Community Foundation,” said Sarah Copeland Director of Grants...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“I am so pleased that Bridges Kinship Mentoring has an endowment at the Community Foundation,” said Sarah Copeland Director of Grants...more
Inspiring a creative community: MacRostie Art Center grows Community Foundation endowment ...
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Every month on the First Friday, they have a reception and feature new exhibits, which is great, but the MacRostie Art Center isn't just a gallery, they are a fully functioning art center,” said...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Every month on the First Friday, they have a reception and feature new exhibits, which is great, but the MacRostie Art Center isn't just a gallery, they are a fully functioning art center,” said...more
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation spotlights MDI Workforce Development
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation spotlights MDI Workforce Development .... Anyone can give to an endowment at the Community Foundation. Call the Community Foundation at (218) 999-9100 or go...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation spotlights MDI Workforce Development .... Anyone can give to an endowment at the Community Foundation. Call the Community Foundation at (218) 999-9100 or go...more
Pat Medure enters State Legislative race
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
He plays, or has played, a leadership role in other organizations including the Itasca Area School Collaborative, the Grace House homeless shelter, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, Boys...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
He plays, or has played, a leadership role in other organizations including the Itasca Area School Collaborative, the Grace House homeless shelter, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, Boys...more
Yes, yes, the IRS
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Another advantage of having agency endowments assets at the Community Foundation, is that as a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization, anyone who donates to a fund can take advantage of the...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Another advantage of having agency endowments assets at the Community Foundation, is that as a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization, anyone who donates to a fund can take advantage of the...more
Sarah Copeland
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Sarah Copeland, Director of Grants and Programs at the Community Foundation,“back in the day” when the Community Foundation's endowment, the Foundation Fund, was already four or five years old....more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Sarah Copeland, Director of Grants and Programs at the Community Foundation,“back in the day” when the Community Foundation's endowment, the Foundation Fund, was already four or five years old....more
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