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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:
Noble Hall Turf Field Exceeds Expectations
Thanks to a partnership with the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, local organizations, businesses, and community members were able to financially support the campaign to improve Noble Hall Field at the Grand Rapids High School (GRHS). Artificial turf, manufactured by FieldTurf, was installed during
43 Grants Awarded in Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation’s 2021 Annual Grant Cycle
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF) provides an open, annual grant cycle for non-profit organizations that runs from July 15 – August 15 each year. In 2021, the annual grant cycle provided over $190,000 in 43 grants to 32 area nonprofit organizations and
Donating to Local Community Funds is a Great Idea for Year-End Giving
There are five area Community Funds and the McGregor Lakes Area Foundation that provide a way for citizens and businesses to give to their local community. Each Fund has an advisory committee of volunteers that oversee grants for programs and activities throughout their communities.
IRA Distributions: An Easy Way to Donate
Did you know that charitable contributions can be made using your Individual Retirement Account (IRA)? If you are in the fortunate position of not needing your IRA distribution for living expenses and are charitably inclined, you can avoid income tax on your required withdrawal