Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesMichigan, United States11-50 Employees
Grand Rapids Community Foundation is a philanthropic fundraising organization serving West Michigan from its base in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With a century of activity, it addresses community needs through philanthropy aimed at reducing racial, social, and economic inequities, guided by a North Star that envisions an inclusive economy and thriving community. In 2024, the Foundation partnered with Mattison Advisors LLC to guide legacy planning and spend-down efforts to maximize impact. Its program history includes establishing the La Lucha Fund and a COVID-19 emergency relief fund to assist undocumented and mixed-status families, along with grants to local organizations for rent relief and affordable housing. The organization operates with a relatively small to mid-sized staff and has experienced leadership continuity, including the retirement of long-serving president Diana R. Sieger in early 2023.