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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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Consider the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation on Giving Tuesday
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
In 2021, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation awarded $1.95 million in 713 grants and $221,000 in 145...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
In 2021, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation awarded $1.95 million in 713 grants and $221,000 in 145...more
Scholarship honors a Grand Rapids school administrator's courage | News
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
In spring 2022, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation highlighted one of their funds, the Forrest Willey Memorial Scholarship...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
In spring 2022, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation highlighted one of their funds, the Forrest Willey Memorial Scholarship...more
A scholarship's impact | News | grandrapidsmn.com
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
At the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation there are many donors who open funds and provide scholarships for area students which have a...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
At the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation there are many donors who open funds and provide scholarships for area students which have a...more
Remembering Forrest Willey, a true hero, through Memorial Scholarship | News | grandrapidsmn.com
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
... 1966 established a scholarship in Mr. Willey's honor, the Forrest Willey Memorial Scholarship, at the Grand Rapids Area Community...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
... 1966 established a scholarship in Mr. Willey's honor, the Forrest Willey Memorial Scholarship, at the Grand Rapids Area Community...more
GRACF awards 43 grants in 2021 annual grant cycle | News | grandrapidsmn.com
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF) provides an open, annual grant cycle for non-profit organizations that runs from July...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF) provides an open, annual grant cycle for non-profit organizations that runs from July...more
Donating to local community funds is a great idea for year-end giving | News | grandrapidsmn.com
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The McGregor Lakes Area Community Foundation covers territory that is geographically similar to the McGregor School...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The McGregor Lakes Area Community Foundation covers territory that is geographically similar to the McGregor School...more
GRACF grant cycle deadline is Aug. 15
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation's Annual Grant Cycle opened July 15, 2021 and will end on Aug. 15, 2021. If you are a...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation's Annual Grant Cycle opened July 15, 2021 and will end on Aug. 15, 2021. If you are a...more
Giving is more impactful than ever
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
... when Noah Wilcox called me to give me the news of this generous Wilcox Family donation through the Grand Rapids Area Community...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
... when Noah Wilcox called me to give me the news of this generous Wilcox Family donation through the Grand Rapids Area Community...more
United Way and GRACF open 3rd round of response fund applications
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Check donations can be made to United Way of 1000 Lakes (Suite A) or Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (Suite E) and mailed to 350 NW...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Check donations can be made to United Way of 1000 Lakes (Suite A) or Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (Suite E) and mailed to 350 NW...more
Grand Rapids Area Friends of the Library receives $2500 from GRACF
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
From left, Brianna Spry, Program Administrator at the Community Foundation presents grants to the Friends of the Grand Rapids Library to...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
From left, Brianna Spry, Program Administrator at the Community Foundation presents grants to the Friends of the Grand Rapids Library to...more
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