by GHACF team | Jul 24, 2025 | ACF, CACF, Funds, Giving, Legacy, Ways to Give
Let’s face it. Most people don’t like to discuss estate planning or think about what happens after they’re gone. However, creating a will is essential to your future philanthropic intentions and ensuring those wishes are honored. The Grand Haven Area...
by GHACF team | Feb 28, 2024 | Donors, Funds, Giving
For the last eight years, the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University has published an 11 Trends in Philanthropy Report. Key highlights from this year’s edition include that Donor Advised Funds are one of the fastest-growing...
by GHACF team | Jan 25, 2024 | Education, Funds, Scholarships
If you’re applying for our scholarships, we are aware of the current challenges when it comes to FAFSA delays. Even if you have not yet received the FAFSA, you can still complete and submit your GHACF Scholarship Application. Please check the SLM for a detailed...
by GHACF team | Jan 23, 2024 | Community Foundation News, Funds, Giving, Grantees, Recipients, Scholarships
Thanks to your generous support, this was one of our biggest impact years ever! Your support allows us to work together to make a significant positive impact in our community for good, for all, forever. We granted nearly $10.5 million to for-impact organizations...
by GHACF team | Jan 17, 2024 | Education, Funds, Scholarships, Youth
When you fill out our scholarship application, your one application qualifies you to be considered for all of our scholarship funds. Our scholarships were established by donors in our community who cared about giving back and supporting local students. This means they...
by GHACF team | Jan 11, 2024 | Community Foundation Stories, Donors, Funds
The Christine Burns Memorial Fund was created by Bill Burns, the husband of Christine Burns, former Spring Lake Village Manager. Chris was passionate about mentoring students, particularly women who were pursuing public administration as a career. She held several...
