Publications

• Posted on October 30, 2006 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Meijer Grant Launches Good Schools for Grand Rapids

  The Meijer Foundation and the Education Reform Initiative to launch the Meijer Good Schools for Grand Rapids program - a competitive grant for public elementary schools in the city of Grand Rapids. Schools Must Pass…

• Posted on October 18, 2006 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Community Foundation Awards $218,000 in Grants

  The Board of Trustees of the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Community Foundation recently approved grants to ensure the sustainability of two local non-profit agencies, one that protects and supports children who are victims of sexual abuse…

• Posted on October 18, 2006 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Community Foundation Awards $128,000 in Grants for Local Neighborhoods

  The Board of Trustees of the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Community Foundation recently approved grants from the Commercial & Economic Development Fund for community development projects in Kent County. This Fund was established with resources from…

• Posted on September 29, 2006 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation Joins National Effort to Tap Boomer Experience

  Foundation is one of only 30 to receive Community Experience Partnership Grant In Grand Rapids as in other communities nationwide, the baby boom generation is reaching age 60. It’s the largest, healthiest, and best educated…

• Posted on September 12, 2006 – Posted by: Roberta King

  $1 Million impact with new Community Foundation Grants

  The Board of Trustees of the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Community Foundation recently approved grants to improve city neighborhoods, address health issues for African Americans and to help kids achieve more in school. The five grants…

• Posted on September 07, 2006 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Helping Kids Focus on School Through the Kent School Services Network

  The Grand Rapids Community Foundation has a long-standing commitment to promoting quality public and private education for all people, students in pre-school to graduate students. With grants to teachers and schools and with college scholarships…

• Posted on August 17, 2006 – Posted by: Roberta King

  New Pension Law Benefits Nonprofits

  Grand Rapids, Michigan – Since 1974, millions of Americans have saved billions of pre-tax dollars in Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). With continued savings and investment returns, an estimated $3.6 trillion is currently invested in IRAs,…

• Posted on June 16, 2006 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Community Foundation Awards Half Million in Scholarships

  The Grand Rapids Community Foundation recently awarded 531 college scholarships, totaling $507,100. The Community Foundation’s selection committees processed and reviewed 2,188 applications. These scholarships will aid in educational endeavors of students pursuing a broad range…

• Posted on June 06, 2006 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Community Foundation Offers $300,000 in Grants for Five Projects Aimed at Engaging Older Adults

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation President Diana Sieger announced today that five area organizations have received funds totaling $303,792 to begin working on 18-month projects aimed at addressing the social and civic engagement needs of Kent…

• Posted on May 15, 2006 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Foundation Youths Award $51,992 in Grants

  The members of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Youth Grant Committee (YGC) will award their annual grants and present checks to area nonprofits on Tuesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at the BOB in downtown…

• Posted on April 21, 2006 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Community Foundation Annual Report wins three awards and is featured in May 4 <i>Chronicle of Philanthropy</i>

  The Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s annual report was recently awarded three separate awards of excellence. The 2004-2005 report, Acting as if the Future Matters is a bronze award winner in the Wilmer Shields Rich communication…

• Posted on April 17, 2006 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Foundation Awards $340,000 in New Grants

  The Board of Trustees of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation recently approved grants for educational programming, child abuse prevention, mental health services, the environment and community social enrichment. The grants totaling $340,000 include:The Community Media…