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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 Area Community Foundation Annual Grants support youth and funding for critical ...
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“We are pleased to support these important area services through our Annual Grant Cycle,” said Sarah Copeland, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, Director of Grants, and Programs. “They...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
“We are pleased to support these important area services through our Annual Grant Cycle,” said Sarah Copeland, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, Director of Grants, and Programs. “They...more
Nashwauk Area Community Fund enriches life for seniors, families, and children
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The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation joins charitable intentions with community needs. If you have charitable intentions or community needs, we want to hear from you. Stop by our office in...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation joins charitable intentions with community needs. If you have charitable intentions or community needs, we want to hear from you. Stop by our office in...more
Caring communities provide support for youth and families
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Loon Country Quilters: Briana Spry, Program Administrator, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (far right) presents grants to the women of the Loon Country Quilters inside Your Quilting Room shop....more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Loon Country Quilters: Briana Spry, Program Administrator, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (far right) presents grants to the women of the Loon Country Quilters inside Your Quilting Room shop....more
Nourishing body, mind and the earth for healthy communities
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Some foods include rice, beans, whole grains, and other low sodium/high-fiber alternatives that are currently not available to Second Harvest through other sources such as food donated by retail...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Some foods include rice, beans, whole grains, and other low sodium/high-fiber alternatives that are currently not available to Second Harvest through other sources such as food donated by retail...more
Honoring our charitable neighbors: Edgar and Hannah Hetteen leave a legacy
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Edgar and Hannah Hetteen Fund serves as a lasting legacy for two very generous community members. During the Community Foundation's Annual Grant Cycle each fall, the Hetteen Fund is the largest...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Edgar and Hannah Hetteen Fund serves as a lasting legacy for two very generous community members. During the Community Foundation's Annual Grant Cycle each fall, the Hetteen Fund is the largest...more
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
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Brynlee and Grayson Spry get ready for a meal at the Community Café in King Elementary, Deer River. Submitted photo. As featured on. +4 · Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation awards 59 grants in...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Brynlee and Grayson Spry get ready for a meal at the Community Café in King Elementary, Deer River. Submitted photo. As featured on. +4 · Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation awards 59 grants in...more
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation awards 59 grants in 2017 Annual Grant Cycle
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation awarded more than $121,000 to 59 non-profit organizations and groups that serve the Greater Itasca Area ... The Board of Directors and staff at the...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation awarded more than $121,000 to 59 non-profit organizations and groups that serve the Greater Itasca Area ... The Board of Directors and staff at the...more
Generous communities give back on Giving Tuesday
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Kim Venema accepted a donation from Natalie Anderson of Anderson Family Dental at Nana Chelle's Café in Bovey. Submitted photo.1 / 4. Margaret Morris stopped by the Grand Rapids Area Community...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Kim Venema accepted a donation from Natalie Anderson of Anderson Family Dental at Nana Chelle's Café in Bovey. Submitted photo.1 / 4. Margaret Morris stopped by the Grand Rapids Area Community...more
Last chance for 2017 charitable deductions
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Good Method #1: Donate some appreciated stock to your favorite nonprofit charity, but do so through a gift to the Community Foundation to be placed into that charity's endowment fund. The Community...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Good Method #1: Donate some appreciated stock to your favorite nonprofit charity, but do so through a gift to the Community Foundation to be placed into that charity's endowment fund. The Community...more
Investing in your community
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is a public charity serving the Greater Itasca Area in the northwoods of Minnesota. What does that really mean? In a nutshell, it means we exist to serve...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is a public charity serving the Greater Itasca Area in the northwoods of Minnesota. What does that really mean? In a nutshell, it means we exist to serve...more
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