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Posted on November 08, 2024
2023-2024 Annual Report
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- Fundholder News
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 [...]

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Posted on June 22, 2023

Partners in Community, summer 2023
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Relationships are the driving force behind the impact we have and will continue to make together. In this issue of PARTNERS in community, Grand Rapids Community Foundation explores various kinds of partnerships that make our [...]
Posted on June 21, 2023

Community Foundation Engages Kittleman & Associates in Search For its Next President
- Leadership
In its search for a new leader, Grand Rapids Community Foundation has contracted Kittleman & Associates. Kittleman is the nation’s first executive search firm to provide recruitment services exclusively for nonprofit organizations. Kittleman’s efforts are [...]
Posted on June 20, 2023

Remembering David Frey
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We honor the memory of David Frey, a committed philanthropist whose legacy will endure for generations. David’s passion for Grand Rapids was evident in his volunteerism and leadership. In 2005, Grand Rapids Community Foundation awarded [...]
Posted on May 26, 2023

The Challenge Scholars Class of 2023 - Dreaming, Deciding, Doing
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At a recent event before their graduation from Union High School, the Challenge Scholars Class of 2023 were encouraged to "Dream - Decide - Do." It was one message in a day meant to help [...]
Posted on May 02, 2023

New reasons to give from your IRA
- Insights
Transfer up to $100,000 from your individual retirement account annually — tax-free! Are you looking for a way to make a meaningful impact, maximize your tax benefits and leave a legacy for your loved ones? [...]
Posted on April 18, 2023

Remembering Ken Betz
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We celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Ken Betz, a beloved partner and friend of Grand Rapids Community Foundation. For many years, Ken Betz put his heart into giving back. A humble and [...]
Posted on March 30, 2023

Partners in Community, spring 2023
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As we enter a new era of innovation and service, it is more important than ever to recognize the power of partnership and collaboration. In this issue of PARTNERS in community, we explore new ways [...]
Posted on February 28, 2023

Black Legacy Fund Announces Awards in Largest-Ever Grant Round
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Black Legacy Fund, a fund of Grand Rapids Community Foundation, recently completed its largest-ever grantmaking activity. The fund is led by the Black Legacy Fund Advisory Committee, a group of volunteers who are building on [...]
Posted on February 02, 2023

Announcing Diana Sieger’s Retirement After 35 Years of Leadership
- Media Release
- Leadership
After more than 35 years of dedicated service, Grand Rapids Community Foundation president Diana R. Sieger will retire in 2023. Diana has served as president at the Community Foundation since 1987, fearlessly moving forward to [...]
Posted on November 07, 2022

Remembering Rená Guttrich
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With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of Rená Guttrich. The memory of her warmth and light will be cherished deeply by her friends and colleagues. “We will miss her smile, positive attitude and fun [...]
Posted on November 02, 2022

Celebrating our Centennial, 2021 - 2022 annual report
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- Media Release
In its latest year of operations, Grand Rapids Community Foundation awarded $15,981,899 in grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships to students. This and other information were recently released in the organization’s 2021-2022 annual report, sharing [...]
Posted on September 26, 2022

Partners in Community, fall 2022
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The third installment in the Centennial Collection of the PARTNERS in community, Grand Rapids Community Foundation's quarterly magazine, focuses on collaboration. Partners are at the core of what we do. We know that we cannot [...]