Publications

• Posted on December 15, 2010 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Laurie Beard Elected Trustee, New Chair Named

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation is pleased to announced that Laurie Beard will begin a three year team as Trustee starting in 2011. Also Carol Karr, attorney with Miller Johnson will chair the Board and…

• Posted on December 14, 2010 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Foundation Awards $850K in Grants

  The Board of Trustees of Grand Rapids Community Foundation recently approved $850,000 in grants--the largest--$350,000 going to Grand Valley State University’s Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership. The grant will help…

• Posted on November 18, 2010 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Good Schools Students Celebrate

  Three Grand Rapids elementary schools received $91,000 in grants from the Meijer Good Schools for Grand Rapids Program, which recognizes area elementary schools demonstrating measurable success. The Meijer Good Schools for Grand Rapids Program…

• Posted on November 11, 2010 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Area Elementary Schools Honored as Meijer Good Schools

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Meijer Recognize Successful Area Schools with Cash Award Three Grand Rapids elementary schools received $91,000 in grants from the Meijer Good Schools for Grand Rapids Program, which recognizes area elementary…

• Posted on October 29, 2010 – Posted by: Roberta King

  John Canepa: 2010 Jack Chaille Community Philanthropy Award Winner

  Grand Rapids Community Foundation awards its Jack Chaille Community Philanthropy Award to John Canepa on October 29 at its annual donor event. Canepa is the retired president of Old Kent Bank (now 5/3 Bank).…

• Posted on October 01, 2010 – Posted by: Amanda St. Pierre

  Community Foundation Receives $50,000 for Kent County College Access Network

  Michigan College Access Network Announces $364,000 in College Access Planning Grants $50,000 Awarded to Grand Rapids Community Foundation for Kent County College Access Network The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) recently announced that 14…

• Posted on October 01, 2010 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Foundation Staff Named Thought Leaders in Education

  Ruth Bishop, education program officer and Cris Kooyer, education and youth program officer are featured as "Thought Leaders in Education" in Business Review West Michigan. Each year Ruth and Cris are responsible for overseeing…

• Posted on August 11, 2010 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Newest Community Foundation Grants Total $213,150

  This week, Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees voted to approve $213,150 in new grants. The grants address two main areas of need in Kent County including economic growth and health. Grants to…

• Posted on July 20, 2010 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Charitable Gift Annuity Rates Increase

  If you’re looking for secure, stable income that provides a higher than average rate of return, now may be the time to consider a charitable gift annuity. On July 1, gift annuity rates increased…

• Posted on July 16, 2010 – Posted by: Amanda St. Pierre

  Foundation Awards $574,275 in Scholarships to Local Students

  Half of awards go to first generation college students This fall, 539 local students will start a new year of college knowing they have the support of their community as recipients of scholarships from…

• Posted on July 07, 2010 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Youth Grant Committee Seeks New Members

  Grand Rapids, Michigan. July 2, 2010 – Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Youth Grant Committee (YGC) is hosting an Open House Tuesday, August 3, 6:30-8:00 pm, at Grand Rapids Community Foundation, 185 Oakes SW. Current…

• Posted on June 15, 2010 – Posted by: Roberta King

  Newest Community Foundation Grants Total $1.5 Million

  For Immediate Use This week, Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees voted to approve $1.5 million in grants. The grants address four areas of need in Kent County including economic growth, health, arts…