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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 awards funding to GRACE House
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Cathy Sayward, left, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation presents Ron Oleheiser, Executive Director of GRACE House with grants for...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Cathy Sayward, left, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation presents Ron Oleheiser, Executive Director of GRACE House with grants for...more
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation 2019 Annual Grant Cycle awards funding to the City of ...
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The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation provides an open, Annual Grant Cycle that runs from July 15 – September 15. This past Annual...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation provides an open, Annual Grant Cycle that runs from July 15 – September 15. This past Annual...more
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation awards 72 grants in 2019 Annual Grant Cycle
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The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation provides an open, Annual Grant Cycle that runs from July 15 – Sept. 15. This past Annual Grant...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation provides an open, Annual Grant Cycle that runs from July 15 – Sept. 15. This past Annual Grant...more
Tenth anniversary of Angel of Hope Park
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For more information, call Bobbie at 218-259-0008. The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation handles pavers, donations and funding; for...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
For more information, call Bobbie at 218-259-0008. The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation handles pavers, donations and funding; for...more
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation staff brush up on skills and add a new intern
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The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation provides the community with the most professional services possible. Staff stay up-to-date with...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation provides the community with the most professional services possible. Staff stay up-to-date with...more
Deer River Community Café to serve four days a week, starting Oct. 1
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Café is made possible by funding from the Blandin Foundation, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, Empty Bowls and from...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Café is made possible by funding from the Blandin Foundation, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, Empty Bowls and from...more
Celebrating Philanthropy – 25 years of impact
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The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation held a Summer Celebration Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Sugar Lake Lodge. It was the perfect...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation held a Summer Celebration Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Sugar Lake Lodge. It was the perfect...more
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation's Annual Grant Cycle accepting applications
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GRAND RAPIDS — The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation announced the opening of our 2019 Annual Grant Cycle in...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
GRAND RAPIDS — The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation announced the opening of our 2019 Annual Grant Cycle in...more
Greenway Rocks with #thekindnessrocksproject
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
With the $500 match from the Blandin Foundation grant to the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, the kids provided $1000 back to...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
With the $500 match from the Blandin Foundation grant to the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, the kids provided $1000 back to...more
Thinking ahead, yard sales, and your legacy
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The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation has been connecting donors' charitable intentions to community needs for over 25 years to make...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation has been connecting donors' charitable intentions to community needs for over 25 years to make...more
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