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Posted on November 15, 2023

Making a Difference Through Year-End Giving

Throughout Kent County, individuals and families are demonstrating their generosity through giving. Generations of partners have built Grand Rapids Community Foundation and prepared us to meet current demands–those resources are being activated across our county…
Posted on November 01, 2023

Community at Work, 2022-2023 Annual Report

Community at work, 2022-2023 Annual Report In its latest year of operations, which ended June 30, 2023, Grand Rapids Community Foundation awarded $17,013,523 in grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships to students. This and other…
Posted on October 26, 2023

Update on the Search for our Next President and CEO

Grand Rapids Community Foundation received significant interest in the President and CEO role, for which active recruitment began in August. The Search Committee, made up of current and former Community Foundation Trustees and volunteers, met…
Posted on October 25, 2023

Artwork Tribute Honoring Diana R. Sieger

Grand Rapids Community Foundation has recently unveiled a new piece of artwork in the office’s upper lobby. “Flowers for Diana” is a mixed media piece on canvas created by artist Michael Pfleghaar in 2023. This…
Posted on October 18, 2023

Showing love for our community through planned giving

Organizing your affairs is an act of love for your family and your community. Leaving a planned gift shows your dedication to the causes you care about! At Grand Rapids Community Foundation, our goal is…
Posted on September 30, 2023

Partners in Community, fall 2023

The latest issue of PARTNERS in community, Grand Rapids Community Foundation's magazine, features a highlight on Diana R. Sieger, president, announcements about recent grant and scholarship awards, an overview of the Community Foundation's support for…
Posted on July 18, 2023

Introducing Our Newest Youth Trustee: Alexandria Smith

Grand Rapids Community Foundation and its Board of Trustees benefit greatly from youth trustees who share their knowledge and insights. These local high school students, selected from the Youth Grant Committee, not only contribute their…
Posted on July 17, 2023

Applications Open for our Next President and CEO

Kittleman & Associates, the firm contracted to support the hiring of Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s next president and CEO, is now accepting applications for the position. The position guide, which outlines the responsibilities of the…
Posted on July 08, 2023

Lessons for Supporting Community-Led Change

Local philanthropy has the power to support community-led change. To make this a reality, many of our partners are eager to learn how to advance equity through their giving. This is especially true for many…
Posted on June 22, 2023

Partners in Community, summer 2023

Relationships are the driving force behind the impact we have and will continue to make together. In this issue of PARTNERS in community, Grand Rapids Community Foundation explores various kinds of partnerships that make our…
Posted on June 21, 2023

Community Foundation Engages Kittleman & Associates in Search For its Next President

In its search for a new leader, Grand Rapids Community Foundation has contracted Kittleman & Associates. Kittleman is the nation’s first executive search firm to provide recruitment services exclusively for nonprofit organizations. Kittleman’s efforts are…
Posted on June 20, 2023

Remembering David Frey

We honor the memory of David Frey, a committed philanthropist whose legacy will endure for generations. David’s passion for Grand Rapids was evident in his volunteerism and leadership. In 2005, Grand Rapids Community Foundation awarded…