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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
Investing in your community – Community Foundation makes it easy to support your favorite non ...
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Community Foundation management of these funds makes it possible for nonprofit boards to focus on their mission to support individuals and ... If you are interested in investing in your community...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Community Foundation management of these funds makes it possible for nonprofit boards to focus on their mission to support individuals and ... If you are interested in investing in your community...more
Forever community gifts
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“We established our Alzheimer's Family Support Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation in 1999,” said Mike Ives. “This gave us a way to give support to caregivers for those suffering the...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“We established our Alzheimer's Family Support Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation in 1999,” said Mike Ives. “This gave us a way to give support to caregivers for those suffering the...more
Reif Center and District 318 plan event to benefit their Endowments at the Community Foundation
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Reif Center and ISD 318 Endowment funds are planning a delightful “Mocktail” (non-alcoholic cocktail) reception with elegant finger hors d'oeuvres to support two endowment funds managed...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Reif Center and ISD 318 Endowment funds are planning a delightful “Mocktail” (non-alcoholic cocktail) reception with elegant finger hors d'oeuvres to support two endowment funds managed...more
Investing in education: Local businesses give tens of thousands of dollars for workforce education ...
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“Whether you're a young student coming directly out of high school, or a not-so-young aspiring student, the Community Foundation is a great place to begin the search for financial support,” said...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“Whether you're a young student coming directly out of high school, or a not-so-young aspiring student, the Community Foundation is a great place to begin the search for financial support,” said...more
No Bash this summer; team still devoted to supporting community
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
In November 2010, Jackie Bischoff lost her battle to lung cancer. In honor of her memory and the lives she touched through her teaching, coaching and volunteering, the Itasca Area Cancer Crisis Fund...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
In November 2010, Jackie Bischoff lost her battle to lung cancer. In honor of her memory and the lives she touched through her teaching, coaching and volunteering, the Itasca Area Cancer Crisis Fund...more
Improving well-being of families and youth
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Regardless of how uncomfortable the subject may be, we cannot protect our children if we are in denial,” remarked Sarah Copeland, Director of Grants and Programs at the Community Foundation. “We...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Regardless of how uncomfortable the subject may be, we cannot protect our children if we are in denial,” remarked Sarah Copeland, Director of Grants and Programs at the Community Foundation. “We...more
Improving well-being of families and youth
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Baby Steps was awarded a grant to purchase diapers for their “Emergency Fund” to help parents that do not have the funds or coupons to purchase diapers. Diapers are a basic need item that is an...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Baby Steps was awarded a grant to purchase diapers for their “Emergency Fund” to help parents that do not have the funds or coupons to purchase diapers. Diapers are a basic need item that is an...more
Engaging students and families in cultural and wellness activities
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Edge Center has an endowment fund, managed by the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (www.gracf.org). Donations to the endowment are invested and a portion of the earnings is used annually...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Edge Center has an endowment fund, managed by the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (www.gracf.org). Donations to the endowment are invested and a portion of the earnings is used annually...more
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Annual Grants provide funding for mobility, medical ...
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“It is amazing that we are already past mid-February and we still have more to tell you about the wonderful programs that the Community Foundation supported during our Annual Grant Cycle. I am...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“It is amazing that we are already past mid-February and we still have more to tell you about the wonderful programs that the Community Foundation supported during our Annual Grant Cycle. I am...more
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Annual Grants support Open Closet, YMCA Youth, and ...
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“One of the things that most people don't take into consideration is the sheet music,” noted Sarah Copeland, Director of Grants and Programs at the Community Foundation. “While our community is...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“One of the things that most people don't take into consideration is the sheet music,” noted Sarah Copeland, Director of Grants and Programs at the Community Foundation. “While our community is...more
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