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  • Posted on October 18, 2011

    Greg and Meg Willit Receive Community Foundation Award

    Community philanthropists Greg Willit and Meg Miller Willit were awarded the Jack Chaille Community Philanthropy Award from Grand Rapids Community Foundation. The award is given each year to donors who support the work of the…

  • Posted on October 17, 2011

    Threat to the Charitable Tax Deduction

    Over the years, I have either participated in or witnessed the "great debate" around why people give to causes and various nonprofit organizations. Recently, I had a lively conversation on Facebook with a woman who…

  • Posted on September 15, 2011

    I love our donors!

    This past Monday we hosted our annual Metz Legacy Society Luncheon at the Prince Conference Center at Calvin College. In a word, it was fabulous! Metz members are those generous donors who have indicated that…

  • Posted on August 10, 2011

    Penny Wise?

    I recently had a friendly debate with a woman on Facebook about whether tax incentives really matter when it comes to charitable giving. My summary of the discussion was "it doesn't hurt!" The headline for…

  • Posted on August 10, 2011

    Community Foundation Awards $269,500 in New Grants

    Trustees of Grand Rapids Community Foundation recently approved $269,500 in grants aiming to promote social enrichment, civic engagement and healthy ecosystems. John Ball Zoological Society was awarded $150,000 toward its $12 million fundraising effort to…

  • Posted on July 28, 2011

    Outraged!

    I am outraged! I have to say that after the horrific murders that occurred two weeks ago in Grand Rapids, I have yet to submit a positive GR6 six word entry that one would expect…

  • Posted on July 13, 2011

    There are no words . . .

    that can adequately express our sorrow and concern six days after the horrific tragedy where 7 people were killed in the Grand Rapids community at the hand of a very troubled person. I cannot simply…

  • Posted on June 24, 2011

    Community Foundation Awards $644,400 in College Scholarships

    When a family’s annual income is $30,000 or less, the cost for a year of post-secondary education can be staggering. Grand Rapids Community Foundation believes education beyond high school is a key element to…

  • Posted on June 22, 2011

    Philanthropy Supports Local Summer Youth Employment

    Grand Rapids Community Foundation is helping local youth gain valuable work experience this summer with the help of a $400,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The Community Foundation was awarded this grant to…

  • Posted on June 17, 2011

    #grcollegebound

    For those who follow Twitter you know that the hash tag connected to a phrase or word is an identifier for collecting like "tweets" for a particular topic. For those who haven't experienced Twitter, well…

  • Posted on June 15, 2011

    Community Foundation Helps put Students on the Path to College

    $4.5m expected to be poured into GRPS schools over next ten years for college pathways coordinator, math/literacy coaches Additional $3m annually expected to be granted for college scholarships June 15, 2011--Signifying the beginning of…