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• Posted on October 17, 2008

  S.O.U.L. of Philanthropy Announces the Broadcast Date Of New Documentary

  The Gift of All: A Community of Givers On Wednesday, November 26, at 8 p.m., a new documentary, The Gift of All: A Community of Givers, will be broadcast over WGVU-TV, featuring interviews with local…

• Posted on October 15, 2008

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to InnovationWorks

  Multi-year grant will help sustain program that aims to strengthen West Michigan’s economy and create jobs through innovation. The Board of Trustees of Grand Rapids Community Foundation recently approved a grant of $500,000, over two…

• Posted on October 06, 2008

  Economic Rescue Package Includes Help for Charities

  Provision Permits Tax-free Charitable Transfers from IRAs As part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed a two-year extension of Charitable IRA legislation, making it easier…

• Posted on September 26, 2008

  Jonse Young Selected for ABFE Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program

  The Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE) recently announced its selection for the 2008-2009 class of its Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program. Jonse Young, donor services director at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation is one of…

• Posted on August 25, 2008

  Community Foundation Welcomes Controller

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation is pleased to welcome Kevin Harmelink as controller. In this new role Kevin is responsible for the Community Foundation’s accounting activities and oversees facilities management and human resources. “I am really…

• Posted on August 13, 2008

  Community Foundation Awards $530,000 in Grants

  Over $300,000 awarded to support youth programs in Kent County This week, Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees awarded grants totaling $530,000 to nonprofit organizations in Kent County. Camp Newaygo will use a $100,000…

• Posted on July 22, 2008

  First Grant from African American Heritage Fund Connects Youth to Democracy

  This summer, while many young people are riding bicycles or playing video games, those involved in the New Hope Baptist Church Summer Youth Program are learning about our government and how it works through Youth…

• Posted on June 25, 2008

  Community Foundation Grants $544,500 in Scholarships to Local Students

  Large Increase in Scholarships Awarded to Grand Rapids Public School Graduates With the number of minority students attending college doubling in the last 30 years, Grand Rapids Community Foundation has made a concerted effort to…

• Posted on June 20, 2008

  Help Families Displaced By Floods Through the Flood Fund 2008

  Below please find a message and charitable opportunity the Grand Rapids Community Foundation received from a fellow community foundation to the south. Update from The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation The GCRCF has opened a…

• Posted on June 11, 2008

  New Grants Provide Jobs for Teens, Protect Families and Save Streams

  Grand Rapids, Michigan—This week, Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees awarded grants totaling $363,000 to nonprofit organizations in Kent County. Brown-Hutcherson Ministries will use a $25,000 grant for its Project COOL, which provides job…

• Posted on June 04, 2008

  Youth Grant Committee Awards $51,750 to Local Nonprofits

  Each year, high school students in Kent County actively participate in Grand Rapids Community Foundation grantmaking by joining the Youth Grant Committee (YGC). Students in this year-long, intensive volunteer activity reviewed 29 grant proposals and…

• Posted on June 03, 2008

  High School Musical Star Visits Grand Rapids “Good Schools”

  What does a Disney movie star from “High School Musical” and the Grand Rapids Community Foundation have in common?Both helped three local elementary schools celebrate educational achievements made this year by hosting an event June…