The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Board
Board of Trustees
The Governing Board of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation is made up of local leaders from diverse backgrounds. Our trustees provide invaluable guidance and vision for all areas of our work. These individuals donate their time, energy, and expertise to help us identify opportunities for long-term community impact, respond swiftly and appropriately when unforeseen challenges arise, and address our community’s ever-changing social, cultural, educational, and greatest needs.
Barb VanHeest
Chair
Chase Bank
Mark Pereira
Vice Chair
Brilliance Publishing/Amazon
Keith Konarska
Secretary
Retired Superintendent
Anil Mandala
Treasurer
V Solutions Global
Cindy Anderson
Retired Educator
Mary Carole Cotter
Attorney/NOCH VolunteerServices Dept.
Nelson Jacobson
JSJ Corporation
Natalia Kovicak
Economic Club of Grand Rapids
David Swain
Dentist
Pat VerDuin
Workforce development
Shirley Woodruff
Heritage Property Management
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To the Next 50
As many know, 2021 marked the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation’s 50th year of service. As our 50th celebration concludes, we want to extend our most sincere gratitude to those who paved the way for this organization.
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Grant Supports Educator Well-Being Program
GHACF Awards more than $160,000 in final round of Community Impact Grants for 2021
$50,000 in Grants Awarded to Local Municipalities in Celebration of 50 Years of Service
In continuation of our 50th anniversary celebration, our foundation recently granted $50,000 to local municipalities to improve the quality of life and promote a healthy, inclusive, collaborative, and diverse community in Northwest Ottawa County.