Capacity Building Grants are open for applications!
October 22, 2025
Applications for the Capacity Building Grants Cycle are now open! Grants range from $1,000 - $2,500 and are being accepted through Wednesday, November 5 at 5PM for the period of January 1 through . . .
Fueling Belonging Through Action
October 21, 2025
Even though the Williams family doesn’t consider themselves philanthropists, giving back has simply been a part of their lives for decades. Shelley Williams, whose deep commitment to service . . .
Upcoming Event: Smarter Giving Strategies for Year End and Beyond
October 16, 2025
This fall, we invite you to join us for a conversation about giving guided by strategy and grounded in heart. November 3 at 5:30-6:30PM OR November 5 at 11AM-12PM299 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge . . .
Accessing Justice
October 08, 2025
Community demand for access to justice has grown over the past several years. BCF’s Community Report shows that nonprofits face challenges with staffing to meet this rising need. Scroll to . . .
The Power of Learning
September 12, 2025
According to BCF’s 2024/25 Community Report, 87% of respondents on Bainbridge Island positively rated opportunities for education, culture, and the arts, including K-12 education, reflecting . . .
Join Us for Upcoming LeadHERship Panel
September 04, 2025
Bainbridge Community Foundation and the City’s BI Reads program invite you to a thought-provoking panel inspired by This Is Chance! by Jon Mooallem, exploring how communities rise to meet . . .
Attention Nonprofits! Free Training Series: Sign Up Now
September 03, 2025
Free nonprofit trainings! BCF strives to help nonprofit leaders develop and implement the best possible practices in carrying out their programs and advancing their missions. Our surveys of . . .
We Want to Hear from YOU!
September 02, 2025
We’d love your input! This short survey (5 minutes) will help Bainbridge Community Foundation better understand community priorities and how we can support local engagement. Your responses are . . .
The Power of Cultural Connection
August 06, 2025
Connection to Culture is rated well on Bainbridge Island, as BCF’s Community Report shows. Beyond its own importance, it has the power to positively impact many other aspects of quality of . . .
Addressing Affordability Together
July 15, 2025
Affordability is a pressing issue on Bainbridge Island, as BCF’s Community Report shows. Below is a key highlight. But Bainbridge isn’t standing still. Local nonprofits, city leaders, . . .
