Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Grand Rapids Community Foundation We are all about gifts, growth, grants and most importantly, community leadership.

Our Youth Grant Committee is BACK 💥After a summer hiatus, these teens are ready to engage in local youth-led philanthrop...
08/19/2026

Our Youth Grant Committee is BACK 💥After a summer hiatus, these teens are ready to engage in local youth-led philanthropy. This year we’re welcoming 10 new members to the committee. Our 22 total committee members represent 13 different schools across Kent County. During the school year, members meet and assess youth issues, develop a request for proposals process to address those needs, follow up with previous grantees, conduct interviews and site visits and award grants through the Youth Fund.

Welcome to our newest committee members! 👏

What impact do you want to leave behind?Thanks to a legacy gift from Bob Mieras, youth in Grand Rapids are gaining confi...
08/14/2026

What impact do you want to leave behind?

Thanks to a legacy gift from Bob Mieras, youth in Grand Rapids are gaining confidence and creative skills through Girls Rock! Grand Rapids, pictured here. Because he included the Community Foundation in his estate plan, Bob's generosity continues to support arts programs after his lifetime.

August is Make-A-Will Month! A simple plan today can help care for your loved ones and support the causes that matter most to you tomorrow. Read more about making a will in our blog "A Legacy Beyond Your Lifetime" and reach out to a member of our development team to get started at GRFoundation.org.
Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities
Photo courtesy of Girls Rock! by Chantal Elise Photography.

As we celebrate Black Philanthropy Month and 20 years of Black Legacy Fund, we’re proud to reflect on how this fund has ...
08/12/2026

As we celebrate Black Philanthropy Month and 20 years of Black Legacy Fund, we’re proud to reflect on how this fund has grown and evolved! Pictured are partners at the first African American Heritage Fund event in 2006.

Launched through the vision of leaders like Shirley Daniels, Bev Drake, the late Margaret Sellers Walker, Cal Jeters and Elias Lumpkins, the fund was the first fund of its kind in West Michigan. The fund originally focused on supporting African American youth and addressing summer learning loss. In 2021 it was renamed to better reflect its mission of uplifting Black brilliance and improving quality of life.

We’re grateful for the community members who invest in and celebrate Black philanthropy year-round. To give or learn more, visit GRFoundation.org/BlackLegacyFund.

Cheers to Somos Comunidad Fund! 🍻 Committee members, donor partners and new friends of the fund joined us to connect and...
08/10/2026

Cheers to Somos Comunidad Fund! 🍻 Committee members, donor partners and new friends of the fund joined us to connect and celebrate what we’re creating together. Thank you to City Built for hosting us in your space!

08/07/2026

It's Make-A-Will month! Shaun, our major and planned gifts director, helps donor partners create their legacies. Ready to take a next step to create yours? Learn more in our latest blog, "A Legacy Beyond Your Lifetime" at GRFoundation.org/News and reach out to a member of our development team to get started.

In August, we celebrate Black Philanthropy Month! At Black Legacy Fund's recent committee meeting, advisory committee me...
08/05/2026

In August, we celebrate Black Philanthropy Month! At Black Legacy Fund's recent committee meeting, advisory committee members shared why they give their time to the fund. They talked about being an asset to our community, connecting to nonprofits and giving back to the organizations that have shaped them.

The grant application for Our LGBTQ Fund is closing soon! 📅🌈 The deadline to apply is THIS FRIDAY, July 31. Up to $100,0...
07/27/2026

The grant application for Our LGBTQ Fund is closing soon! 📅🌈 The deadline to apply is THIS FRIDAY, July 31. Up to $100,000 will be awarded for programming that addresses social determinants of health for LGBTQ+ communities. Have questions? Check out the info session on our website to learn about the application process.

✨Learn more and start your application at GRFoundation.org/OurLGBTQFund.

We are beyond grateful for the generous grant support we received from Grand Rapids Community Foundation earlier this mo...
07/27/2026

We are beyond grateful for the generous grant support we received from Grand Rapids Community Foundation earlier this month. At a time when fair housing centers are facing unprecedented challenges, the Community Foundation’s support enables our organization to continue to provide essential fair housing services in our community, including:
✅ Educating tenants and housing consumers about their rights to fair housing.
✅ Helping housing providers understand their responsibilities under fair housing laws.
✅ Providing direct support to neighbors experiencing illegal housing discrimination
✅ Investigating and monitoring discriminatory practices within the housing industry

Thank you, Grand Rapids Community Foundation, for supporting our mission to ensure fair housing choice and equal access to housing opportunities for all! To learn more about Grand Rapids Community Foundation, please visit grfoundation.org.

07/22/2026

We ❤️ summertime in West Michigan! What are your favorite summer activities in our community? 🌊🍦🚶‍♂️
Special mentions from the Community Foundation team: Woody's Cone Stop, Frosty Boy Grand Rapids, Blandford Nature Center, Land Conservancy of West Michigan, Grand Rapids Parks & Rec

We’re proud of Danielle Brown, our vice president and chief financial officer, for serving as a panelist at Making It Wo...
07/09/2026

We’re proud of Danielle Brown, our vice president and chief financial officer, for serving as a panelist at Making It Work: The Essentials for Professional Women. Danielle joined fellow leaders in finance and law to share insights on navigating career growth, financial well-being and life with intention. Thank you to ATHENA through Grand Rapids Chamber for bringing together women leaders for a morning of inspiration, practical advice and meaningful connection.

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185 Oakes Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI
49503

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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