Granite City Area Community Foundation
About GCACF
The GCACF provides opportunities for individuals and organizations to sponsor special projects that support the betterment of the Granite City area community. In addition to incubating local nonprofits, we sponsor our own projects and provide scholarship opportunities to Granite City area students
Achieve Your Goals
Your interest in starting a charitable cause may be rooted in an issue deeply important to you, a desire to leave a legacy for yourself or a loved one, or a strong calling to improve your community. We will help you bring your philanthropic dreams to life. We provide the structure, network, and tax benefits. You provide the passion.
GCACF Board
Officers
Chairperson
Justin Brinkmeyer
Director,
Granite City Park District
Vice Chairperson
Keith Burton
Retired President and CEO,
GCS Credit Union
Secretary
Victoria Edrington Entrepreneur
Treasurer
Karen Greenwald
Retired Teacher- GCHS
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Members
Daren DePew
Retired Principal
Granite City High School
Emily Gavilsky
Owner and Coordinator,
Emily Anna Events
Rev. Mark A. Maynard, Pastor
Calvary Life Church
Jenna DeYong
City Clerk,
City of Granite City
Tina Hubert
Executive Director,
Six Mile Regional Library District
Carole Valencia
Granite City Cool Cities Committee
Vince Willaredt
Teacher and Chair
GCHS Social Studies
Bret Ware
Pontoon Beach Village Trustee
Jerry McKechan
Retired Teacher/Admin
Granite City High School
Jeff Rains
S.O.A.R President
Chapter 34-2
Felicia Gilbert
State Farm Agent
Jake Petrillo
GC Cinema Manager
Tom Schooley
Law Offices of
Thomas E. Schooley