Supporting Aspirations of Local Youth
August 18, 2021
When Frank Petrie walked into Bainbridge Community Foundation (BCF) to meet the two recipients of the Vincent F. Petrie Memorial Scholarship Fund, created in honor of his father, he had planned to . . .
Watch Now: Navigating a New World
August 09, 2021
How has the COVID pandemic changed the careers and education of the next generation? Paul Merriman, Bainbridge Community Foundation Board Member and nationally recognized investment expert, teamed . . .
Community Grants Cycle Awards More Than $420,000 in Local Grants
June 16, 2021
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND – Bainbridge Community Foundation’s Community Grants Cycle (CGC) is an opportunity for island residents to support the causes that matter most to them. Whether . . .
Join Us in Supporting Bainbridge Gives!
May 18, 2021
Every year since 2005, we invite local nonprofits to apply to our annual Community Grants Cycle (CGC) to support programs that strengthen our community. The applications listed on . . .
Upcoming Event: June 8, 2021
May 12, 2021
Bainbridge Community Foundation has heard from many nonprofit leaders that they want their programs and services to be more accessible for people of all abilities. BCF has invited Elizabeth Ralston, . . .
The Hazel Kleiner Fund to Flourish, the Marina Miller Memorial Fund, and the Hannah Wachsman Memorial Fund
April 12, 2021
There are no words that can describe the immense tragedy of losing three of Bainbridge Island’s beloved teenagers on March 16, 2021. Hannah Wachsman (16), Marina Miller (14), and Hazel Kleiner . . .
Take Control of Your Financial Future
April 11, 2021
Financial literacy is empowering—yet good, practical education about financial management is too often out of reach for people, especially those with limited incomes. BCF Board member Paul . . .
Foundation Starts Year by Analyzing Community Needs
February 16, 2021
This year, BCF conducted its survey prior to its sector gatherings, and nonprofit leaders discussed its most urgent findings.
Introducing Bainbridge Community Foundation
November 18, 2020
We aim to help create and maintain a strong, connected, and collaborative community-- one in which we support each other in the best and worst of times. Enjoy learning a little more about Bainbridge . . .
Community’s Response to COVID Honored by Foundation
November 13, 2020
Watch our video honoring the entire Bainbridge Island community as its Outstanding Philanthropist.