Every year, scholarships funded by generous donors and managed through the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation transform the lives of local students. These awards do more than ease the financial burden of tuition—they open…

Your Community Savings Account: Building a Brighter Future

What is a Community Foundation?

Think of a community foundation as a community savings account—but one that benefits everyone, not just one person or family. Here’s how it works:

• Deposits for the Future
  • Just like depositing…

The Benefits of Donor-Advised Funds

Did you know that donations to Donor-advised funds, or DAFs, at the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation receive the same tax benefit as if you donated to any other qualified charitable organization? The money in the DAF can then be sent to any charity of the donors’ choosing.

Advantages of DAF:

Strategic…

How GGICF Evaluates Grant Applications

At the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation (GGICF), everything we do is guided by our vision for a bright and thriving Hall County. But how does this vision translate into action when awarding grants?

Our board has worked diligently to create Vision 2030—a roadmap of goals that reflects our aspirations for the greater…

GGICF welcomes our new Program Officer, Sara Tall.

Sara is a Program Officer at the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs to address needs in Hall County. She collaborates with local organizations, board members, and other stakeholders to ensure initiatives are effective and align with the…

GGICF welcomes our new Development Officer, Guy Skodmin.

Guy is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in community service, retail management, and entrepreneurial ventures. Originally from South Florida, Guy made Grand Island, Nebraska, his home in 2013, where he quickly integrated into the local community.

Guy's career journey reflects his passion for both animals and…

Greater Grand Island Community Foundation scholarship cycle is in full swing! All applications must be submitted, including reference letters and additional essays, on February 9^th, 2024 by 11:59 pm. Scholarships are available for graduating seniors, current college students, and non-traditional college students. We also use a common application. As you fill in one application, it fits…

In our ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency, fairness, and impact of our grant process, we're making some positive changes. Starting January 1st, we're transitioning away from our bi-annual grant cycles to a more flexible and responsive system.

What's new:

• Grant cycles will now operate on a rolling deadline, with reviews and funding decisions made quarterly.
• The…

For the last few years, Greater Grand Island Community Foundation has offered an endowment prize during the annual giving day, Go Big GIVE. The winner of this endowment is randomly chosen from all organizations that raised over $10,000 during Go Big Give. The winner receives a $10,000 endowment through the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation. This…