About Us

MISSION: To provide opportunities for individuals and organizations to invest in their community to improve the quality of life.

The GRAND RAPIDS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is a trust—a collection of endowment funds that are contributed by individuals, corporations and community service organizations to benefit the geographical area of Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

The Community Foundation is one of 700 community foundations in the United States. As a community foundation, it is a public charity whose purpose is to enhance giving, or philanthropy, in all sectors of the community. This means a partnering in philanthropy — giving to nonprofit community service agencies and charities and giving to develop and enhance new ideas and projects needed in the area.

The Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization started in 1994, is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who live and work in the Grand Rapids/Itasca County area, who are knowledgeable about their community, and who are committed to ensuring that the spirit and the intent of each gift is honored.

Executive Director Search

The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is an area nonprofit organization with the mission to provide individuals and organizations the opportunity to invest in their community to improve the quality of life.

The new Executive Director will be responsible for executing the mission, vision, policies and work plans adopted by the Directors of GRACF. This position is responsible for leadership, implementation of investment policies, and management of daily operations and oversight of fund development.

Click the following link to see the full job description.

Please send cover letter, resume and references to: ATTN: Noah Wilcox, PO BOX 409, Grand Rapids, MN  55744

Search will begin immediately and remain open until filled.

Financial Information
2009 Audit and 990 for 2009

2011 Board Members