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What is the Grandville Education Foundation (GEF)?

The GEF is a 501c3 charitable organization that was formed in 1991. Innovative projects and programs are proposed by Grandville Public School staff to help meet varied academic needs of students and to create “Aha” moments in the lives of our children. The GEF directors review the proposals, and those that meet criteria are posted here for donors to be inspired by and help fund.



What is the difference between a GEF grant and a scholarship?

Scholarships that benefit graduating seniors help to send them on their way; GEF grants benefit the students while they are still in Grandville Public Schools, learning and growing.



Can I give undesignated funds?

Yes! Undesignated gifts and GEF fund-raising events help to fund a large GEF sponsored IMPACT Grant each year.



What else does the GEF do?

The GEF has three main events each year: an Alumni event in the summer/fall, the Taste of Grandville community event on the first Monday in March each year, and a Grandville Public Schools Retiree event each spring. We are not just a fund-raising organization; we are also a friend-raising group on behalf of Grandville Public Schools.



What happens if a grant request isn't fully funded?

If a grant request is not fully funded through online contributions, donors will be notified via email and given an opportunity to divert their donation to another GEF grant request. If the donor has not made his/her preference known to the GEF within 30 days of notification, the contributed amount will go to the general fund to support the larger annual project that benefits Grandville Public School students.



What are the ways that donors contribute?

  • Tax-deductible designated and undesignated contributions via the website using Paypal or US Mail.
  • Designate the GEF on your United Way contribution form
  • Join the Heritage Circle
  • Memorial Contributions in honor of loved ones
  • Use Goodsearch.com as your internet search engine to give a penny to the GEF for each search
  • Include the GEF in your estate plan
  • Participate in events such as the Taste of Grandville
  • Click here to donate online through PayPal



If your question isn't answered here, ask by emailing akosta@gpsk12.net


Contact Us

Grandville Education Foundation
Address: 3843 Prairie SW
Grandville, MI 49418
Phone: (616) 254-6922
Fax: (616) 254-6555
Email: akosta@gpsk12.net

Donate Now

Donate the amount of your choice to the GEF General Fund through PayPal.

Heritage Circle

The Heritage Circle is a permanent display housed in the lobby of Grandville High School to recognize donors who have made significant financial contributions to the Foundation.

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Board of Trustees

Judy Grifhorst, President
Amy Anderson, Vice President
Kathy Galdys, Secretary
Bill Ritsema, Treasurer
Amy Kosta, Executive Director
Anne Waldie, HS Rep.
Maureen Ross, MS Rep.
Pat Bertram, Elem. Rep.
Vern Boss
Kitty Buck
Ron Caniff (Ex Officio)
David Hibschman
Bob Johnson
Meg Willit
Melissa Ponstein
Robert Smith
Neil Starks
Steve Zinger (Ex Officiio)
Wendy Randall