Investing in Nonprofit Capacity
January 30, 2023
BCF’s unique Capacity Building Grants Cycle provides resources for local nonprofits to grow their expertise in a particular area of their choice. Most nonprofits apply to this grant cycle to . . .
Keeping Wilderness in the World
November 22, 2022
When asked what motivates her to do her work, Samantha Zwicker said, “it’s hard to define one reason, but if I had to sum it up, I’d say we want to keep wilderness in the . . .
Bainbridge Community Foundation Honors Local Philanthropists
November 03, 2022
The original Greek meaning of the word philanthropy is the "love of humanity," and tonight, that feeling was palpable. The awardees of BCF's 2022 Philanthropy Celebration on November 3rd have . . .
Volunteer on Bainbridge
October 04, 2022
In BCF’s latest State of the Sector report, nonprofits reported that their volunteers are down 70% on average across all sectors since the beginning of the pandemic. In conversations with the . . .
BCF Participates in Work Ready Program
August 01, 2022
A recent article in the Kitsap Sun highlighted a new Work Ready Program created this year by Bainbridge Youth Services and the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce. BCF is proud to have hired . . .
2022 State of the Sector Report is Here
August 01, 2022
BCF's State of the Sector Report: A View of Our Community is finally here! In this report, you will find: An analysis of our community highlighting recent statistics on affordability and . . .
Community Grants Cycle Awards Record $561,492 in Local Grants
June 27, 2022
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND – Bainbridge Community Foundation’s 2022 Community Grants Cycle (CGC) awarded a record-setting amount of $561,492 in grants to local nonprofits, which greatly exceeds . . .
Bainbridge Gives is OPEN!
May 19, 2022
Bainbridge Community Foundation’s Community Grants Cycle (CGC) is an opportunity for everyone to support causes that matter most to them. Whether priorities lie in providing basic needs for . . .
Saying YES to Kids
March 23, 2022
"Homeless youth often feel invisible, but we are roses from the concrete," stated Julia, a Bainbridge Island High School senior who is currently facing homelessness and who spoke at a panel . . .
Free Online Programs on Financial Literacy - Watch Now!
March 17, 2022
National Experts Share What You Need to Know for a More Financially Stable Future Financial literacy is empowering—yet good, practical education about financial management is too often out of . . .
