by GHACF team | Nov 29, 2023 | Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Giving, Uncategorized
If your professional advisor suggests a charitable gift to qualify for a tax deduction, consider giving to an established fund. Or, you can open a new fund, like a donor-advised fund. Our funds support many different initiatives, from health & human services to...
by GHACF team | Nov 28, 2023 | Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Giving, Uncategorized
Want to make an immediate impact on where you live, work and play? This #GivingTuesday, check out the Community Wish List of your local for-impact organizations. Wish list items include support for program and organization supplies, program and project expansion,...
by GHACF team | Nov 21, 2023 | Community Foundation News, Community Foundation Stories, Giving, Uncategorized
As you think about your year-end charitable giving, know that your meaningful contributions make it possible for us and our partners to collectively care for our community. Support GHACF and help us continue to grow and innovate to remain responsive to our community’s...
by Jennifer Heier | Mar 22, 2023 | Community Foundation News, Donors, Funds, Giving, Ways to Give
People give to charity for a variety of reasons, including: Donors are mission-driven. Donors trust our organization. Donors understand their impact. Donors have a personal connection to the organization/cause. Donors want to be a part of something meaningful. ...
by Jennifer Heier | Mar 8, 2023 | Arts, Culture & Diversity, Community Foundation News, For Impact Organizations
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) is pleased to announce six first-round Community Impact grant awards, totaling more than $215,000, in support of Northwest Ottawa County and our surrounding communities. This includes a $100,000 (over 4 years) grant to...
by Jennifer Heier | Jan 17, 2023 | Community Foundation News, Diversity & Inclusion, Economic & Community Betterment, For Impact Organizations, Grants
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) is pleased to announce 13 Community Impact Grant awards, totaling $595,493, in support of Northwest Ottawa County and surrounding communities. The final grants of 2022 include $90,827 to support disability equality...
