The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Team

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation is made up of a team of dedicated individuals who are committed to our mission of overall community betterment. No matter what you’re here for, the community foundation team is here for you.

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The Team

Nancy Dykstra

Nancy Dykstra

Executive Assistant
ndykstra@ghacf.org

Catherine Gage

Kailey Even

Administrative Assistant
keven@ghacf.org

Catherine Gage

Jennifer Heier

Marketing and Communications Manager
jheier@ghacf.org

Grants & Programs

Holly Cole

Holly Cole

Vice President of Grants & Program
hcole@ghacf.org

Meg Bouman

Meg Bouman

Program Officer
mbouman@ghacf.org

Elizabeth Huisman

Elizabeth Huisman

Grants & Program Associate
ehuisman@ghacf.org

Advancement & Donor Services 

Chris Riker

Chris Riker

Vice President of Advancement & Donor Services
criker@ghacf.org

Abby Madison Reeg

Abby Madison Reeg

Advancement & Donor Services Director
areeg@ghacf.org

Adrienne Whisman

Adrienne Whisman

Philanthropic Services Associate
awhisman@ghacf.org

Finance & Administration 

Patty MacDonald

Patty MacDonald

Vice President of Finance & Administration
pmacdonald@ghacf.org

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Charitable Giving and Your Taxes

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