Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

Photo Ed Post	Undesignated Funds Individuals, families, and businesses giving undesignated contributions enable the Community Foundation to respond quickly and efficiently to the growing charitable needs of the Tri-Cities area. Because there are no restrictions attached to these gifts, they are used to fund many of the grant requests submitted to the Foundation each year by local nonprofit institutions. The Foundation encourages the growth of its undesignated assets to meet the known needs of today and the unknown needs of the future. Donors can establish their own named undesignated Funds or they can give to the Greatest Needs Fund.
Photo Ed Post .	Field of Interest Funds Field of Interest Funds appeal to Foundation donors who are interested in supporting broad charitable areas, such as the arts, the environment, or education. Rather than recommend specific nonprofit organizations to receive grants from their funds, Field of Interest Fund donors rely on the Foundation's Trustees and staff to determine the best and most appropriate use of their Funds' grantmaking dollars. This unique approach gives the Foundation flexibility and creativity to make grants that address our area's always-changing needs and opportunities
Donor Advised Funds Many donors maintain an active interest in the Community Foundation's activities by participating in the grantmaking process through their donor advised Funds. By serving as "advisors" to the Foundation's Board of Trustees, these Fund donors are able to share their charitable insights and choices for grant distributions from their Funds benefiting a multitude of charitable endeavors.	Photo Ed Post
Designated Funds Designated Funds are established by donors who want specific charitable organizations to receive grants from their funds. These grants may include helping an organization with its annual operating costs and special projects or assisting the organization to increase its scope and efficiency. Should the organization cease to exist, the foundation's Board of Trustees will select an alternative recipient to retain the original spirit and intent of the donor's gift. Many area nonprofit agencies have placed their endowment funds with the community foundation to protect their charitable assets for the future.	Photo Ed Post
Photo Ed Post	Scholarship Funds Being able to directly impact the education and careers of deserving area students appeals to foundation donors and is a primary reason why the foundation's scholarship program continues to grow each year. Many scholarship funds are established in memory of loved ones as a perpetual way to ensure a better future for our area's young people.
How Do I Establish A Fund? There is a minimum requirement to establish a fund. The type of fund you wish to create depends upon your charitable objectives. All options provide you with maximum tax advantages while investing in the growth and needs of our community. You may remain anonymous or be recognized for your commitment to the community. Please contact one of our staff professionals for more information.	Photo Ed Post

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Email - bpost@ghacf.org
Telephone: 616-842-6378
FAX: 616-842-9518
Postal address:
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
One South Harbor Drive
Grand Haven, Michigan 49417