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  • Partners in Community, spring/summer 2024
    Partners in Community, spring/summer 2024
    The spring/summer issue of PARTNERS in community, a magazine by Grand Rapids Community Foundation, is here for you to read and enjoy! Our "How We Give" series continues with donor partner and Metz Legacy Society [...]
  • Support for Students: Scholarships and much more
    Support for Students: Scholarships and much more
    As a community foundation, we strive for a vibrant community where all people can apply their talents and creativity to fuel our future. We believe education is a key that unlocks these possibilities. In recent [...]
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  • Update on the Search for our Next President and CEO

    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 [...]
  • Artwork Tribute Honoring Diana R. Sieger

    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 [...]
  • Partners in Community, fall 2023

    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 [...]
  • Introducing Our Newest Youth Trustee: Alexandria Smith

    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 [...]
  • Applications Open for our Next President and CEO

    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 [...]
  • Lessons for Supporting Community-Led Change

    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 [...]
  • Partners in Community, summer 2023

    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 [...]
  • Remembering David Frey

    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 [...]
  • New reasons to give from your IRA

    Posted on May 02, 2023

    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? [...]