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The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area
Established in 1951, The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) community corporation created by and for the people of the greater Holland and Zeeland area.
The organization is governed by a diverse volunteer board of trustees and supported by staff and volunteers who serve on various committees.
For over fifty-five years, The Community Foundation has been serving its communities. The foundation's mission is to make the greater Holland/Zeeland area a better place in which to live and work by enhancing the quality of life for all its citizens.
The organization is governed by a diverse volunteer board of trustees and supported by staff and volunteers who serve on various committees.
For over fifty-five years, The Community Foundation has been serving its communities. The foundation's mission is to make the greater Holland/Zeeland area a better place in which to live and work by enhancing the quality of life for all its citizens.
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Recent News from Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area
City launches public Civic Center fundraising campaign 
... to donate $1 million for the expansion of the market area, landscaping and plaza through the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland...more
... to donate $1 million for the expansion of the market area, landscaping and plaza through the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland...more
Elsa Prince donates $1M to Civic Center renovation project 
The $1 million gift comes to the city from Prince-Broekhuizen through the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland area. It is for the...more
The $1 million gift comes to the city from Prince-Broekhuizen through the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland area. It is for the...more
United Way campaign wraps up with award night
Foundation: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area
Greater Ottawa County United Way wrapped up its annual community campaign at the Live United Celebration event at Spring Lake Country Club on Tuesday, March 20. Top-performing campaign companies,...more
Foundation: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area
Greater Ottawa County United Way wrapped up its annual community campaign at the Live United Celebration event at Spring Lake Country Club on Tuesday, March 20. Top-performing campaign companies,...more
Greater Ottawa United Way raised $2.3M in 2017
Foundation: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area each received the 2018 Nonprofit Pinnacle of Partnership Award. The recipients of this award...more
Foundation: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area each received the 2018 Nonprofit Pinnacle of Partnership Award. The recipients of this award...more
High schoolers asked to apply to Youth Advisory Committee for Community Foundation of the ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, Kellogg Foundation
The YAC program was established in 1991 through a challenge grant from the Michigan Community Foundation Youth Project funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The mission of the YAC is to empower...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, Kellogg Foundation
The YAC program was established in 1991 through a challenge grant from the Michigan Community Foundation Youth Project funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The mission of the YAC is to empower...more
Making friends on the playground: 17 schools get free 'buddy benches' from community 
All the benches were gifted from donors who invested in the Wayne Elhart "be nice" Memorial Fund, as well as the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland area -- who provided matching...more
All the benches were gifted from donors who invested in the Wayne Elhart "be nice" Memorial Fund, as well as the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland area -- who provided matching...more
Local First awards Holland businesses, nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area
The Good for Employees award went to Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, a nonprofit that empowers its employees by giving them a self-directed professional development budget where...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area
The Good for Employees award went to Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, a nonprofit that empowers its employees by giving them a self-directed professional development budget where...more
Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area breaks the norm with endowment push
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area
Conversations with donors about estate gifts can be long and drawn out affairs, but executives at the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area found a way to make those discussions easier and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area
Conversations with donors about estate gifts can be long and drawn out affairs, but executives at the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area found a way to make those discussions easier and...more
Community Foundation offers help for local scholars
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area
For Holland area scholars, there is financial assistance available to help with their education goals. The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area is encouraging graduating high school...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area
For Holland area scholars, there is financial assistance available to help with their education goals. The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area is encouraging graduating high school...more
Project on DeGraaf entrance to begin this year 
Private donations, a grant from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland area and city funds were used. In 2016, a trust fund grant was received from the Michigan Department of Natural...more
Private donations, a grant from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland area and city funds were used. In 2016, a trust fund grant was received from the Michigan Department of Natural...more
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