Volunteer Spotlight: Coming Home Again
May 19, 2026
Gretchen Sewall grew up on Bainbridge Island, but when she returned decades later, a pleasant surprise was waiting for her. Bainbridge Community Foundation (BCF), celebrating its 25th anniversary . . .
Bainbridge Gives is OPEN!
May 15, 2026
Bainbridge Community Foundation’s Community Grants Cycle (CGC) is an opportunity for Island residents to support causes that matter most to them. Whether priorities lie in providing basic needs . . .
Leadership Circle Spotlight: Vicky Marsing
April 13, 2026
Vicky Marsing’s community work has had ripple effects across the Island. While starting her journey at Bainbridge Schools Foundation, she joined Bainbridge Community Foundation’s (BCF) . . .
Teaching Generosity and Financial Wisdom: The Impact of Paul Merriman’s Education Series
March 11, 2026
As Bainbridge Community Foundation (BCF) celebrates its 25th anniversary, we’re taking time to reflect on the programs that have grown over the years. One of the most impactful is the Financial . . .
Now Open: BCF's 2026 Community Grants Cycle!
February 12, 2026
Bainbridge Community Foundation is NOW accepting grant applications to the Community Grants Cycle (CGC) until March 11 at 5:00pm. We encourage nonprofits to reach out with questions about their CGC . . .
From Opportunity to Impact: Bainbridge Community Foundation Celebrates 25 Years
January 21, 2026
Volunteers at a Community Grants Cycle Thank You Event As Bainbridge Community Foundation (BCF) marks its 25th year in 2026, we aren’t just celebrating our anniversary. We are celebrating the . . .
Building Stronger Nonprofits: Capacity Grants Empower Local Organizations
January 20, 2026
“What kind of impact have the BCF capacity building grants had on BIMA? Our first grant was awarded the very first year BIMA was around in 2013, and they’ve just given us a grant this . . .
Connection to Place: Where We Belong
December 03, 2025
As BCF’s Community Report shows, studies conclude that an individual’s sense of place can be a vital component to their well-being and is recognized as critical to a healthy life. In . . .
A Celebration of Humanity: Philanthropy Takes Center Stage with Bainbridge Community Foundation
November 14, 2025
Last night, Bainbridge Community Foundation (BCF) proudly celebrated its 2025 Philanthropy Awards, and each award recipient shared at least one defining characteristic – they took action when . . .
Bainbridge Community Foundation Grants $50,000 to Address Food Cutbacks
November 13, 2025
Federal funding cuts have had a profound impact on Bainbridge Island and across Kitsap County, and Bainbridge Community Foundation is mobilizing its resources to help fill the gap. This includes . . .
