Publications

• Posted on May 31, 2012 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Grant Brings Summer Jobs to Grand Rapids Youth

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation is helping local youth gain valuable work experience for the second summer in a row with funds from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. A $900,000 grant was provided to the Community Foundation…

• Posted on May 23, 2012 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Cumulative Grants Awarded from Youth Grant Committee Tops $1 Million

  Following an initial gift of $1M by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation in the late 80’s, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation created the Youth Field of Interest Fund in 1994 and used it encourage high…

• Posted on May 02, 2012 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Community Foundation Celebrates Innovative Teachers at Annual Education Awards Celebration

  An annual education awards celebration hosted by Grand Rapids Community Foundation will take place on Wednesday May 2 from 5:30-7:30pm at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. The ceremony honors local teachers, students, principals and…

• Posted on April 04, 2012 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Community Foundation Named One of the Best Nonprofits to Work For

  This week, The Nonprofit Times (NPT), a national publication, named Grand Rapids Community Foundation one of its top 50 Best Nonprofits to Work For in 2012. The Community Foundation ranked sixth on the list. For…

• Posted on March 26, 2012 – Posted by: Roberta King

  John Arnold's Passing

  We were deeply saddened to learn of John Arnold's passing over the weekend. He was truly a visionary leader in his work to end hunger in West Michigan and he undoubtedly leaves our community a…

• Posted on March 20, 2012 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Partners for a Racism Free Community Designation

  Recently, Grand Rapids Community Foundation received a Full Partner Designation from Partners for a Racism-Free Community. For this designation, the Community Foundation had to demonstrate that it met six standards that contribute to a racism-free…

• Posted on February 07, 2012 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Black and Blue Documentary Shows at Ford Museum for Black History Month

  In honor of Black History Month, the Gerald R. Ford Museum, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Grand Rapids Community Foundation are premiering the film “Black and Blue” in Grand Rapids, Ford’s hometown, on February…

• Posted on January 18, 2012 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Gift Boosts Meijer Scholarship

  In 1975, Meijer established a scholarship at Grand Rapids Community Foundation. The fund would help the hundreds of children of Meijer employees attend college. The awards of $500 were appropriate for the time. In 2010,…

• Posted on January 11, 2012 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Christina Keller Joins Board

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation recently named Christina Keller to its Board of Trustees. She will serve two-four year terms. Keller is the Business Unit Leaders of Triple Quest, a joint venture between Cascade Engineering and…

• Posted on December 13, 2011 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Over $1M in grants for trees, refugee health, kids and research

  The Board of Trustees of Grand Rapids Community Foundation recently awarded $1.1 million in grants to support a variety of projects in the community. Grants include: Arbor Circle—A grant of $100,000 for providing home and…

• Posted on November 17, 2011 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Charitable Tax Deduction in Jeopardy

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation and Heart of West Michigan United WayJoint Statement Regarding Charitable Tax Deduction Reduction For the fourth time in three years, President Obama is proposing a change on the charitable tax deduction…

• Posted on November 16, 2011 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Job Posting: Grants Management Assistant

  Position Title: Grants Management Assistant Full-time, compensation: $15 - $18 per hour Reports to: Vice President of Programs To be considered, a cover letter and resume must be received by Monday, December 5, 2011…