by GHACF team | Nov 8, 2017 | Giving, Ways to Give
If you have a mailbox, you’ve received at least one letter from a nonprofit organization asking for a financial gift by the end of the year. Why is that? Studies show that close to 50% of charitable gifts are given in the month of December. While charities need...
by GHACF team | Aug 1, 2017 | Definitions, Funds, Giving, Ways to Give
The term “Endowment” is what sets us apart from other public charities. The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation operates as an endowed charitable foundation. While not every fund that we steward is endowed, it is our main mission to grow our endowment for the...
by Chris Riker | Jul 5, 2017 | Donors, Funds, Legacy, Ways to Give
The Legacy Society recognizes individuals and couples who have named the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation as the beneficiary of any type of planned or deferred gift. The purpose is to acknowledge and thank those who have planned for these gifts and to inspire...
by GHACF team | Jun 27, 2017 | Donor Impact Stories, Donors, Funds, Ways to Give
Donor Advised Funds are charitable accounts that enable families and individuals to philanthropically invest in the causes that they care about most. Debra and Robert Mann had a desire to help the community they love – that’s why they opened the Debra and Robert...