For more than three decades, the Greenville Area Community Foundation has helped people make a lasting difference in the communities they call home.

Founded by local leaders with a vision for permanent community philanthropy, GACF serves to connect individuals with the causes they care about, stewarding charitable funds to provide grants to nonprofits, scholarships to students, and resources that create opportunities. Since 1989, GACF’s service area has grown to encompass the entire Montcalm County area through our geographic affiliate funds. Together with our donors and community partners, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life in the greater Greenville area.

Leadership – Board of Trustees

The Foundation is led by a volunteer Board of Trustees whose diverse experiences and community connections help guide our mission and strengthen our impact.

Pete Blinkilde, DVM

Board Chair
Community Member

Eric Januzelli

Board Vice Chair
Community Member

Amy Homich

Secretary/ Treasurer
Commercial Bank

SUsan Ayres

Trustee
Community Member

Dick Ellafrits

Trustee
Community Member

Doug Hinken

Trustee
City of Greenville

John Hoppough

Trustee
Community Member

Andrea Krause

Trustee
Community Member

Dr. Charles McNinch

Trustee
McNinch Chiropractic Center

John O’Donald DDS

Trustee
Community Member

Angie Peterman

Trustee
Aggressive Tooling

Dave Seppala

Trustee
Isabella Bank

Kris Stevens-Berry

Trustee
Corewell Health

Mary Beth Taylor

Trustee
Community Member

Phil Tower

Trustee
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Leadership – Staff

Laura Montoye 

President/ CEO

Kristen Kohn

Senior Director of Philanthropic Impact

Sally Marshall

Director of Operations

What is a Community Foundation?

A community foundation is a charitable organization that brings together people, resources, and ideas to address local needs and create lasting positive change in the community.

Our History

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Accreditation

The Greenville Area Community Foundation is an accredited foundation meeting the highest philanthropic standards set forth by the Community Foundation National Standards Board.

Our seal of accreditation provides assurance that we sound policies and practices in place, helping donors recognize GACF as a sound place to give. For more information about National Standards, visit cfstandards.org.

Additionally, GACF has earned and maintains the Platinum Seal of Transparency with Candid GuideStar.