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Grand Rapids Community Foundation 2014-2015 Annual Report grand rapids community foundation 2014 – 2015 annual report Not quite since our founding, but for the last few decades, Grand Rapids Community Foundation has been working to help our community be more diverse and racially equitable. Our grantmaking has long been focused on improving the lives of underserved and/or diverse populations. But, only in the last few years have we realized that inclusion is the key to making real change in our community. Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. Most everyone knows what it feels like to be excluded: to be left off the team or feel out of place within a group. It’s hard to imagine not feeling part of a community where you live—but it happens— more often than we want to believe. Inclusion happens when we invite individuals to embrace their uniqueness and create spaces for everyone to belong. Some of our uniqueness we are born with— race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender. Other aspects are choices we’ve adopted, like wearing dreadlocks, attending a temple or a church or being vegan. Regardless of how we come by our differences, we believe we must respect all individuals. The issue of inclusion is big and wide ranging, and ending the isms—sexism, ableism, racism, ageism—that plague society is a tall order. Grand Rapids Community Foundation has been working purposefully to change that behavior through what we do as an organization and with the grants we make in the community. With this year’s annual report, we’re celebrating the individuality of people by exploring the passions and special-ness of our donors, trustees, staff and grantees. We’re also inviting you to share yourself with our community. Complete the enclosed postcard and share it with us on social media or send it back by mail. 2 grand rapids community foundation 2014 – 2015 annual report What do you celebrate? #celebrateme PLACE STAMP HERE Grand Rapids Community Foundation 185 Oakes Street SW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503–4008 We’ll celebrate you too. Not only is this year’s annual report celebrating all of us, it is Foundation. We are honored that people trust us and know we celebrating some major accomplishments of Grand Rapids will carry out our promises to these students, now and long Community Foundation. into the future. Challenge Scholars is about making sure that students on Grand Rapids’ West Side have the same chances to This year has been exceptional for grantmaking and gifts be successful in school and college as any other student in our received. But, truly, the essence of the work a community community, and that matters to us. foundation does is leadership — convening people, solving problems and executing plans. What makes our Community Creating Our LGBT Fund is another source of pride for us this Foundation suited to this leadership work is our philanthropic year. With help from two generous donors and a supportive perspective: we know that there are no quick solutions to community, this fund was created to initially focus on the many community issues. From restoring the Grand River to issue of homeless and runaway LGBT youth. At our fiscal reducing recidivism to ensuring students have what they need yearend, the fund had more than $350,000 in assets and has to succeed in school, we’re willing to continue working for as brought new donors to our Community Foundation. But, most long as it takes to find solutions. Adapting our approach is part importantly, it offered us the opportunity to live one of our of our formula for success. most important values — inclusion. One of the most important things we accomplished this year Our growing scholarship program was another highlight this was completing the first phase of our Challenge Scholars year. We awarded 666 scholarships in 2015, for a total value campaign. This campaign, which raised $33.6 million for of more than $1 million. About 56 percent of the students first generation college students, was the largest fundraising receiving an award are the first in their family to go to college; campaign we have ever tackled. With generous donations 25 percent are students from Grand Rapids Public Schools; from local foundations, colleges and universities, families and 35 percent are students of color. We celebrate with each and individuals — and through planned gifts — we were able student as they move on to their colleges and careers. to raise the funds in less than two years. It was hard work because Challenge Scholars isn’t an immediate program. The We hope that you’ll find much to celebrate and be proud students we are helping now with in-classroom supports of in this report. We also want thank you for your support, won’t graduate from high school until 2021 and 2022, which kind words and ongoing encouragement. Our Community means donors are taking a leap of faith with the Community Foundation thrives with the help of friends like you. Sincerely, DIANA R. SIEGER PAUL M. KEEP President Board Chair 5 For Christina and Andy Keller, their work values and philanthropy values are braided. “I think about giving as I do business—through the lens of the triple bottom line—which means maximizing value along three areas: people, planet and profit. I’m excited by organizations that are pushing the envelope and creating sustainable change. I like organizations that move outside the status quo and challenge boundaries,” Christina said. The Kellers’ son, Jackson, is three years old and their daughter, Aspen, is one, so they care deeply about the future. With the triple bottom line in mind, they support Blandford Nature Center, helping keep nature in Grand Rapids and educating kids. Andy serves on the Blandford Nature Center board. He said, “I want to help drive systemic change in our region, and I have a soft spot for anything having to do with improving education in the Grand Rapids community. We support Challenge Scholars because it is helping make systemic change in Grand Rapids Public Schools.” Grand Rapids Community Foundation provides a platform that helps these emerging philanthropists give more strategically. “While we are still developing our giving strategy, we have an opportunity through a Donor Advised Fund to grow our assets. This money is designated for our donations, and we can be thoughtful about how and when we give. The fund gives us that flexibility. Even more importantly, the Community Foundation helps us identify giving opportunities that are making a positive impact,” Christina said. “They have great metrics and are deeply engaged, so it is easy to align our giving direction with theirs and contribute towards making lasting change in our community.” Christina: My passion is systemic change. Andy: Learning drives me. grand rapids community foundation 2014 – 2015 annual report 7 Popular and fun, food trucks are hitting the streets of Grand Rapids, showing up at special events and on Fridays around downtown. Joining the convoy of good eating is the Blue Spoon Food Truck, but, unlike the other trucks, this one is about more than good food. Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids, with a $100,000 grant from Grand Rapids Community Foundation, will use the kitchen on wheels to expand its workforce development program, further strengthening Goodwill’s successful social enterprise model. This food truck gives Grand Rapidians the opportunity to eat locally sourced food while supporting people as they develop job skills that will help them earn a living wage. Food truck program participants receive classroom training and hands-on experience to develop skills needed for employment in the food service industry. Workers learn food prep, food safety, local food sourcing, customer service skills, food operation management, commodity purchasing and employability skills. They also learn entrepreneurial skills such as budgeting, marketing, buying and managing a small business. “We are thrilled to partner with Goodwill Industries in developing a new model for social enterprise that we hope others can replicate. The revenue generated by the food truck will cover program operating expenses, while providing opportunities for building skills that program participants can use to obtain living-wage jobs,” said Laurie Craft, a Grand Rapids Community Foundation program director. The average annual household income of workforce development program participants is $7,275. Successful food truck program participants can expect to more than triple their personal income. “The Community Foundation’s grant provides Goodwill the opportunity to expand their food service training curriculum and increase the impact on the number of individuals that can be trained. The Community Foundation is a great partner for Goodwill, as we both share a common goal of changing lives for the better in our community,” said Jill Wallace, Goodwill’s chief marketing officer. 8 grand rapids community foundation 2014 – 2015 annual report Whether for economic, educational or healthcare justice, these three friends have strong feelings about removing barriers, providing access and creating opportunities for people in our community. Coming from diverse career backgrounds—job training, education and business—Bev Drake, Betty Burton Groce and Ruth Lumpkins know that there’s much work to be done before all people in the community have the same opportunities. “Economic and social justice will never be accomplished in my lifetime. But still, I believe in and work toward it,” Bev said. “My giving reflects the biblical principle that God commands us to give to others. We are required to be good stewards of the resources we are given and to help others. As an educator, opening doors to education for those who have less will always be where I put my support. Challenge Scholars fits well with my views on helping children, because the program starts with them when they’re young and stays with them.
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