GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 1 S. Harbor Dr. Ste 2 Grand Haven, MI 49417 616.842.6378
www.ghacf.org
Hadley Streng Randy Hansen President
Board Chair
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS We partner with individuals, corporations, and organizations to help them achieve their charitable impact. We understand that each donor has individual needs, and we work with them to ensure their philanthropy is effective, personal, meaningful, and fulfilling. From simple to complex, we’re able to facilitate the gift that makes the most sense for that person. We accept: Annuities ›› Appreciated Stock ›› Bequests ›› Cash ›› Charitable Gift Annuities ›› Charitable Lead Trusts ›› Charitable Remainder ›› Life Insurance ›› Real Estate ›› Retained Life Estates ›› Retirement Portfolios ›› Trusts. We remain committed to carefully listening to and crafting solutions for every type of donor so that together we can continue to positively impact our community.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We are led by a volunteer Board of Trustees, comprised of local, autonomous, and diverse community members, and our committees include board members and outside community partners. There are three main ways individuals, organizations, and corporations can give: Make a donation. By making a donation, every community member can make a difference, no matter the size of the gift. Open a fund. We can help you determine which fund best aligns with you and your charitable intent, now and in perpetuity. Leave a Legacy. Leaving a bequest to the foundation ensures that our community is cared for in perpetuity.
Year Established 1971
Service Areas
We are our community’s charitable foundation and we’re proud of our role as a grantmaker, community convener, and steward of our community’s endowment. We’re here to improve and enhance the quality of life by promoting healthy, inclusive, and diverse communities within West Michigan. In 2018, a total of $8,775,063 went back to our community from all funds, and of that, $1,142,122 was awarded in grants from our Greatest Needs Funds, Field of Interest Funds, and the Youth Fund. Those grants were awarded to nonprofits whose projects align with our six grant priority areas: Arts & Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Economic & Community Betterment, Education, Environment, and Health & Human Services.
MISSION STATEMENT
IT IS OUR MISSION to enhance the quality of life for all by working together to collectively address challenges and opportunities throughout West Michigan. It is our vision to advance the well-being of our communities by creating the very best places to live, learn, work, give, and engage.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Randy Hansen Board of Trustees, Chair
Chad D. Bush Board of Trustees, Vice-Chair Nelson Jacobson Board of Trustees, Secretary Barb VanHeest Board of Trustees, Treasurer Anil Mandala Board of Trustees, Grants Committee Chair
28 GIVING GUIDE 2019/2020 GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS JOURNAL
SENIOR LEADERSHIP Hadley Streng President Holly Cole Vice President of Grants & Program Chris Riker Vice President of Advancement & Donor Services
Patty MacDonald Vice President of Finance & Administration
