Our summer newsletter is now available online. It includes a list of donors to major projects over the past several years. Be sure to check it out!
The Reeds Lake Trail is a combination of city sidewalks and separated pathways that form a route around Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids. There's still time to donate to this worthwhile project. All donors will be recognized along the trail.
The East Grand Rapids Community Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization committed to the future of East Grand Rapids.
Our Mission: To provide financial support for services, programs and projects which preserve and enhance the quality of life of the citizens of the City of East Grand Rapids.
Formed in 2000 by the East Grand Rapids City Commission, the EGR Community Foundation is now run by a 15-member Board of Directors with assistance from the city. The EGRCF identifies worthwhile projects in our community that are often outside the scope or scale of the city's official budget
Although a young organization, the EGRCF has already funded several projects in East Grand Rapids and acted as a conduit for others. The Foundation has collected and held funds for the East Grand Rapids Community Center and the Reeds Lake Trail projects. In addition, the Foundation has provided grants for benches for the Gaslight Village Street-scape and Phase 1 of the Reeds Lake Trail, and assisted with downtown garden projects and new trail-head/marker maps on the Reeds Lake Trail. In March 2006, the EGRCF held its first annual March Madness fundraising event to benefit its programs and raised over $10,000.
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The EGR Community Foundation established its permanent endowment fund in December 2006 to provide income for future projects. The Permanent Endowment Fund is a partnership with the Grand Rapids Community Foundation for investment and administration and to allow donors to take advantage of the Michigan tax credit.
In addition to building the endowment, the Board is now working on two other projects: the restoration of the historic cupola and Phase 2 of the Reeds Lake Trail.
In the future, the EGRCF will accept grant applications from community groups, committees, scouting troops and service organizations. Projects may range from public service message to major improvements to public facilities and everything in between.
