The staff at Grand Rapids Community Foundation is comprised of professionals who are dedicated to their work and to serving the people of Kent County with respect and a high level of personalized service. 

Each person on our 12-person Board of Trustees serves two-four year terms. The Board meets six times a year and members also serve on committees and in advisory roles.

Community volunteers serve on a variety of committees and help make decisions on scholarships awards, review grant applications, advise on our investments and assure the integrity of our audit.

Through Habitat for Humanity, Tennille Harnkess was able to become a first time homeowner in 2015. Her house, which is LEED-certified house is located near Harrison Park School, where her daughters will be Challenge Scholars. Tennille specifically wanted a house near a K-8 school and she can see Harrison Park from her front yard. Hers is one of 10 Habitat homes on the West Side of Grand Rapids being built or rehabbed in an effort to create quality affordable housing in the area.

"I love this neighborhood--it's quiet and I know my neighbors," Tennille said. "I've wanted to own a house since I was eighteen years old.