Thank you for donating to your community!

As a public charity, the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation has flexibility in accepting many types of donations: cash, online donations, stock, bonds, real estate and other personal real property. Philanthropy needn’t be complicated nor does it require great wealth. You can give in a way that’s convenient, financially comfortable and personally rewarding.

Make A Donation

Feel free to stop in!  You can drop off a donation or we can answer any questions you might have about donating to existing funds. We can also start the discussion about what your passions are and if you are interested in starting your own fund.

Donations can be made via credit or debit card.  Just click the Donate Now button.

Please make checks payable to GRACF. You can use the check’s memo line to reference the specific fund to which your gift should be applied.  Please include your mailing information so that we can send you a receipt. Checks can be mailed to:

350 NW 1st Ave, Suite E
Grand Rapids, MN 55744

For all other types of donations, please reach out to our team at 218-999-9100.  We are happy to guide you through the steps.

Types of Gifts

One of the many benefits of working with the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is that we offer a variety of options for charitable giving.

Types of Funds

The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation manages over 250 charitable funds created by donors to support the causes that are important to them and to you.  You can establish your own fund or donate to an existing fund that matches your charitable intentions.

Planned Giving

Whatever you want your charitable legacy to be, it is possible through a planned gift.  Through thoughtful planning, you have the ability to create a permanent legacy that honors your interests and lets them live on forever.

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