Grand Rapids Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects people, passion and resources—building and managing Kent County's permanent endowment and helping philanthropists accomplish their unique goals. The Community Foundation provides grants to nonprofits, scholarships to students and other supports to eliminate barriers to opportunity, prosperity and belonging.
A message from Leadership
We can’t do this work without partners like you!
In our 2023-2024 annual report you can read a leadership letter from LaSandra Gaddy, president and CEO, and Reneé Williams, Board of Trustees chair, discussing Grand Rapids Community Foundation today and its investments and impact during last fiscal year. LaSandra also shares her vision for the Community Foundation and her thoughts during her first year as president and CEO.
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Philanthropists Among Us
Learn About Our 100 New PhilanthropistsBoth of us get a great sense of pride by giving back to and supporting the causes that have impacted us and the community in which we live. We both feel that we give so other people have opportunities and that helping other people succeed is one of the greatest rewards.
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2023-2024 Annual Report
In a pivotal year, Grand Rapids Community Foundation awarded $16,078,689 in grants to nonprofit partners and scholarships to students. The organization's total assets were stewarded to $448,331,707. Other results and stories from partners are highlighted in the 2023-2024 Annual Report.
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