Community foundation · EIN 41-1761590
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Grand Rapids, MN
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Grand Rapids, MN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $1.62M in grants paid across 278 grants, with $40.5M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Itasca Driftskippers Snowmobile Club Inc, Second Harvest North Central Food and Itasca Orchestra and Strings.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Depending on the size of the grant, a site visit is conducted. staff may also interview key staff identified in the grant proposal, interview collaborative partners, and interview other funding sources. if the foundation elected to make an expenditure responsibility grant, it requires the grantee to submit a written report summarizing the project promptly following the end of the period during which it used all grant funds and to submit any interim reports the foundation may require.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Inspire individuals and organizations to invest in their community to improve the quality of life.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itasca Driftskippers Snowmobile Club Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Sports & Recreation | $132,893 |
| Second Harvest North Central Food | Grand Rapids, MN | Annual Distribution | $83,700 |
| Itasca Orchestra and Strings | Grand Rapids, MN | Arts & Culture | $60,257 |
| Grand Itasca Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | Annual Distribution | $57,258 |
| First Call for Help 211 | Grand Rapids, MN | Health & Well-Being | $56,500 |
| Eldercircle | Grand Rapids, MN | Annual Distribution | $49,414 |
| Northern Community Radio | Grand Rapids, MN | Annual Distribution | $48,897 |
| Independent School District 318 | Grand Rapids, MN | Youth | $43,072 |
| Community Presbyterian Church | Grand Rapids, MN | Community | $38,200 |
| Reif Arts Council | Grand Rapids, MN | Community | $32,104 |
| Community Cafe Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Community | $31,100 |
| Itasca County Family YMCA | Grand Rapids, MN | Youth | $30,859 |
| Grand Rapids Area Library Found | Grand Rapids, MN | Annual Distribution | $26,700 |
| Itasca Life Options | Grand Rapids, MN | Community | $21,335 |
| Bigfork Valley Hospital | Bigfork, MN | Annual Distribution | $21,052 |
| Itasca Area Cancer Crisis Endowment | Grand Rapids, MN | Crisis | $20,200 |
| Advocates for Family Peace | Grand Rapids, MN | Health & Well-Being | $19,245 |
| Third Coast Chamber Collective Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Community | $17,093 |
| Isd 317 | Deer River, MN | Education | $16,803 |
| Greenway Snowmobile Club Inc | Marble, MN | Sports & Recreation | $15,000 |
| Itasca County Land Department | Grand Rapids, MN | Community | $15,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | Grand Rapids, MN | Annual Distribution | $14,972 |
| Itasca County Habitat for Humanity | Grand Rapids, MN | Housing | $12,850 |
| Denison University | Granville, OH | Education | $12,000 |
| Itasca Area Schools Collaborative | Grand Rapids, MN | Youth | $10,425 |
The 25 largest of 278 grants listed on the return. 228 grants to individuals ($346K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $1,621,873 in grants paid (278 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Itasca Driftskippers Snowmobile Club Inc (MN), $133K, Second Harvest North Central Food (MN), $83.7K, Itasca Orchestra and Strings (MN), $60.3K, Grand Itasca Foundation (MN), $57.3K and First Call for Help 211 (MN), $56.5K.