2019 - 2020
Grant Partnerships
$13.49M
Awarded in Grants + Scholarships
39%
Awarded from Donor Advised Funds
27%
Awarded from Fund for Community Good + Field of Interest Funds
26%
Awarded from Designated, Agency + Special Project Funds
8%
Awarded in Scholarships
Fund for Community Good Guidelines updated to focus on racial, social and economic justice.
With our Fund for Community Good and Field of Interest fund assets, we invest in partners who share our commitment to becoming actively anti-racist.
$1.16 Million
awarded in scholarships to students in Kent County
449
scholarship awards, including 63% to first-generation college students
Challenge Scholars
In addition to our traditional scholarships, our Challenge Scholars program partners with Grand Rapids Public Schools to increase educational opportunities for students on the West side attending Union High School.
Class of 2020
64
graduated seniors were eligible for four-year scholarships
187
Union High School seniors benefited from holistic supports made available through Challenge Scholars. Many moved on to Grand Rapids Community College with the support of the Grand Rapids Promise Zone Scholarship.
Grants Authorized
Arts + Social Engagement $4,175,689 | 31%
Education $2,698,063 | 29%
Health $2,069,913 | 15%
Neighborhoods $1,586,638 | 12%
Economic Prosperity $1,284,588 | 10%
Environment $399,756 | 3%
Other $110,336 | 1%