Investing in Kent County Students and Families

We partner with organizations across Kent County to strengthen public education and help families thrive.

Who We Are

A community where everyone's brilliance can shine.

The Steelcase Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We collaborate with people and organizations working to build a community where all people can participate, grow, and flourish.

We believe in public education. We believe students do better when their families are doing well. And we believe lasting change happens when communities have the power to shape the systems that affect them.

Our Programs

 Beyond Grantmaking 

We also lead programs that invest directly in community leadership and family well-being.

Fellowship

Brilliant Leaders Fellowship

Supporting emerging nonprofit leaders in Kent County by building their skills, networks, and capacity to lead.

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Grants

Early-Stage Operations + Planning Fund

Grants for smaller, early-stage nonprofits closest to the community’s needs by by helping them build a strong foundation.

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Initiative

Investment in Families Initiative

A multi-year initiative partnering with families and organizations to strengthen family well-being and drive systems-level change.

Making a Difference in Kent County

$25M+

invested over
the last 10 years

100+

grants awarded
since 2014

50+

nonprofits supported
through grantmaking

 Recent Partner Stories + Learnings 

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Story

IIF Family Leader Shirley Arill Featured in West Michigan Woman Magazine

Partner Storytelling

Fostering Student Success through Changemakers

Partner Storytelling

Pathways to Thriving through the Supportive Employment Initiative

The Steelcase Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) organization, separate from Steelcase Inc. and its parent company.