Breaking News!

Through a recent grant from the Blandin Foundation, the Greater Itasca Area Community Fund has the opportunity to raise up to $50,000 starting now until December 31st, 2027. Every dollar raised will be matched dollar-for-dollar – up to $50,000 – by the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, permanently increasing each fund’s endowment and the annual grants it can provide to local projects and nonprofits. That means every $1 you give becomes $2!

Our community is a special place with hard-working families who support each other.  We value the special beauty of our lakes, rivers, and forests, and many in our area make their living from them.  This is “home” for us. In the past, the Community Fund has distributed grants that:

• Significantly benefit the community for the resources invested
• Are creative, innovative and address community need
• Eliminate duplication of services and encourage cooperation
• Increase volunteer involvement and commitment to community needs
• Leverage other resources

The interest earned from the investment of the Greater Itasca Area Community Fund will be available for future needs in Bigfork, Blackduck, Cohasset, Grand Rapids, Northome, Remer, Warba and all other townships and cities within District 318. 

Our Greater Itasca Area Community Fund Advisory Committee members are intent on creating a legacy for the Great Itasca Area. We hope you will consider a gift to support YOUR Greater Itasca Area Community Fund. Our children and their grandchildren will benefit from your generosity for years to come. Other programs that have received grants from the Greater Itasca Area Community Fund include:  Great Minds Learning Center, Itasca County Family YMCA, Project Care Free Clinic, GRACE House of Itasca County, Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids and Greenway, Reif Arts Council and others.

We are happy to answer your questions about the benefits of a community endowment. Thank you for your gift to our Community!