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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A message from Leadership

We can’t do this work without partners like you!

In our 2023-2024 annual report you can read a leadership letter from LaSandra Gaddy, president and CEO, and Reneé Williams, Board of Trustees chair, discussing Grand Rapids Community Foundation today and its investments and impact during last fiscal year. LaSandra also shares her vision for the Community Foundation and her thoughts during her first year as president and CEO. 

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    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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    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.

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    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.

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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.

Colin Chelovich and Molly Tupper Chelovich
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2023-2024 Annual Report

In a pivotal year, Grand Rapids Community Foundation awarded $16,078,689 in grants to nonprofit partners and scholarships to students. The organization's total assets were stewarded to $448,331,707. Other results and stories from partners are highlighted in the 2023-2024 Annual Report.

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