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Posted on May 02, 2023 – Posted by:

New reasons to give from your IRA

Transfer up to $100,000 from your individual retirement account annually — tax-free! Are you looking for a way to make a meaningful impact, maximize your tax benefits and leave a legacy for your loved ones?…
Posted on April 18, 2023 – Posted by:

Remembering Ken Betz

We celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Ken Betz, a beloved partner and friend of Grand Rapids Community Foundation. For many years, Ken Betz put his heart into giving back. A humble and…
Posted on March 30, 2023 – Posted by:

Partners in Community, spring 2023

As we enter a new era of innovation and service, it is more important than ever to recognize the power of partnership and collaboration. In this issue of PARTNERS in community, we explore new ways…
Posted on February 28, 2023 – Posted by:

Black Legacy Fund Announces Awards in Largest-Ever Grant Round

Black Legacy Fund, a fund of Grand Rapids Community Foundation, recently completed its largest-ever grantmaking activity. The fund is led by the Black Legacy Fund Advisory Committee, a group of volunteers who are building on…
Posted on February 02, 2023 – Posted by:

Announcing Diana Sieger’s Retirement After 35 Years of Leadership

After more than 35 years of dedicated service, Grand Rapids Community Foundation president Diana R. Sieger will retire in 2023. Diana has served as president at the Community Foundation since 1987, fearlessly moving forward to…
Posted on November 07, 2022 – Posted by:

Remembering Rená Guttrich

With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of Rená Guttrich. The memory of her warmth and light will be cherished deeply by her friends and colleagues. “We will miss her smile, positive attitude and fun…
Posted on November 02, 2022 – Posted by:

Celebrating our Centennial, 2021 - 2022 annual report

In its latest year of operations, Grand Rapids Community Foundation awarded $15,981,899 in grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships to students. This and other information were recently released in the organization’s 2021-2022 annual report, sharing…
Posted on September 26, 2022 – Posted by:

Partners in Community, fall 2022

The third installment in the Centennial Collection of the PARTNERS in community, Grand Rapids Community Foundation's quarterly magazine, focuses on collaboration. Partners are at the core of what we do. We know that we cannot…
Posted on September 24, 2022 – Posted by: Shaun Shira

Planning Ahead for Year-End Giving

As the seasons change and 2023 draws near, you may be searching for a way to help people and organizations in our community through charitable giving. Don’t wait until December to begin your year-end giving…
Posted on September 07, 2022 – Posted by:

Remembering Tom Fox

We mourn the loss of Tom Fox, a truly generous philanthropist and enthusiastic friend of Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Alongside his wife Mickie, who survives, Tom had a long partnership with the Community Foundation. He…
Posted on September 06, 2022 – Posted by:

Community Foundation Celebrates Chaille Award Winners

Honoring 100 New Philanthropists In its centennial year, Grand Rapids Community Foundation has met a decade-long goal—completing the 100 New Philanthropists cohort of donor partners. The Community Foundation established the effort in 2012. These partners…
Posted on July 19, 2022 – Posted by:

PARTNERS in community, summer 2022

As we near the halfway point of our centennial year, we are eager to share the new issue of PARTNERS in community with you! This second installment in the Centennial Collection of the magazine…