Building Our Community Foundation for Today, Tomorrow and Generations to Come

Grand Rapids Community Foundation is committed to making positive changes in our community, working in partnership to create opportunity, prosperity and belonging for all. We believe that together, we can create a fairer and more equitable West Michigan.

This region is special to each of us, and we are all invested in its future. Our region can only prosper if everyone has pathways to success. But today, there are still staggering disparities, including in education, employment and health.

When the Community Foundation turned 100 in 2022, we kicked off a fundraising campaign to support our work today and in the future. After enriching conversations and generous gifts, we are proud to open this Centennial Campaign to our whole community. Many partners have already shared their support, contributing more than $29 million to provide for immediate grantmaking and programs and to grow our endowment to support ambitious future projects.

Building a More Equitable West Michigan

We believe in the power of people coming together. When we act strategically, give generously and have faith in the future, we can create lasting change.

West Michigan’s people have always worked together to build something bigger than themselves. Their trust in each other has built the Community Foundation of today. We engage in community to listen, plan and direct resources to solve complex problems, like supporting social services during the Great Depression, fighting AIDS, equalizing access to post-secondary education.

We’re committed to building a future where everyone in West Michigan has the opportunity to succeed. We’re focusing on proven strategies, investing in new ideas and listening to our partners. We will continue to address racial, social and economic inequities. Together, we can make a difference and create a fairer community.

Interested in joining this effort? Hundreds of people have invested to shape our community. Gifts of many types and of all sizes are recognized with gratitude. Connect with our team at 616.454.1751 or make a gift at GRFoundation.org/CentennialGiving.