Great Tails Animal Rescue has received a new source of long-term support thanks to an anonymous donor who recently established an endowed fund through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF). This endowment will provide Great Tails with a sustainable revenue stream, helping ensure the organization can continue to provide shelter and veterinary care for stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals in Itasca County well into the future.
“This generous gift is a game-changer,” said Shannon Anttila, Great Tails Co-Founder. “It means that even after our building campaign is complete, we will have reliable funding to keep serving animals and families across our community.”
Great Tails has already raised more than $1.4 million through matching challenges, private donations, and community support. Construction of the new facility is well underway, with an expected opening in early 2026. Donations to the newly created Great Tails Animal Rescue Endowed Fund can be made through GRACF’s website gracf.org or by mailing or dropping them at the Foundation office in Grand Rapids, 350 NW 1st Avenue, Suite E, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.
PHOTO: Great Tails Animal Rescue Building Progress
