Grand Rapids Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects people, passion and resources—building and managing Kent County's permanent endowment and helping philanthropists accomplish their unique goals. The Community Foundation provides grants to nonprofits, scholarships to students and other supports to eliminate barriers to opportunity, prosperity and belonging.

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Leadership

Our President and CEO

The Community Foundation is excited to welcome LaSandra "Sandra" Gaddy as our next president and CEO. With more than 25 years of nonprofit and corporate leadership experience in West Michigan, LaSandra brings extensive expertise in team development, strategic planning, forming collaborative partnerships and fundraising. Read the full announcement.

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A new century of service and impact

In 2022, Grand Rapids Community Foundation celebrates our 100th anniversary. While this milestone year commemorates a century of responding to the everchanging needs of Greater Grand Rapids, it also marks the beginning of a new century of service and impact in our community. Learn more about our centennial here.

Community Happens Here

Learn more about us and the work we do

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    Give

    Grand Rapids Community Foundation has a staff of professionals to help you accomplish your philanthropic goals. Whether you are interested in giving during your lifetime or want to create a gift in your will, we can help. We'll listen and provide ideas and options to help you find your unique way to make our community an even better place to call home.

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    Apply for Scholarships

    Since 1945, Grand Rapids Community Foundation has been a major scholarship provider in Kent County, awarding more than $1 million every year to hundreds of students pursuing a higher education.

    Apply for Scholarships

  • Partnerships Happen Here

    Apply for Funding

    All across Kent County, we are committed to creating a community that aggressively seeks to put an end to inequity. Since 1922, thanks to the generosity of donor partners, we have awarded over $244 million in grants to benefit our community.

    Apply for Funding

Philanthropists Among Us

Both of us get a great sense of pride by giving back to and supporting the causes that have impacted us and the community in which we live. We both feel that we give so other people have opportunities and that helping other people succeed is one of the greatest rewards.

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Learn About Our 100 New Philanthropists

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Recent news and publications

2022-2023 Annual Report

Join Grand Rapids Community Foundation as we explore conversations about growth, philanthropy and the future. Find videos of compelling conversations with partners, articles describing a year of impact and a message from leadership about what it means to activate our North Star today and into the future.

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