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Open positions at Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation:
There are two open Board of Director positions open at this time. Starting date is January 2023. Please click on the link below for the application and board information:
Deer River Area Community Fund Awards Grant for Gaga Ball Pit at King Elementary
What is a Gaga Ball Pit? Gaga Ball is a popular new game designed to keep children physically active. The Deer River Area Community Fund provided a $1500 grant to the King Elementary School in Deer River to purchase a Gaga Ball Pit and
Honoring a Legacy: The Mary Snustad Preschool Scholarship Fund Supporting Early Education
In a poignant tribute to the late Mary Snustad, whose passion for teaching preschool children left an indelible mark on countless lives, her husband, Jerry Snustad, is establishing the Mary Snustad Preschool Scholarship Fund at the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. This fund will
McGregor Lakes Area Foundation Grant Cycle Open Through October 31, 2023
The McGregor Lakes Area Foundation (MLAF) is accepting grant applications for the current year from area 501(c)3 and non-profit groups in the McGregor lakes area. The McGregor Lakes Area Foundation’s mission is to support the greater McGregor lakes area through ongoing education, environmental, and
Relief from 401K catch-up requirements: More money for charitable giving?
Legislation known as SECURE 2.0 contained a dizzying array of changes to the laws governing retirement plans. Passed at the end of 2022, SECURE 2.0 is 130 pages long; overall, its purpose is to encourage more retirement savings through vehicles like employer-sponsored 401(k) plans.
