Foundation Starts Year by Analyzing Community Needs
[Photo from February 2020 Sector Gatherings] One of the most critical roles of a community foundation is to identify community priorities and needs. Every year, […]
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Caring for Our Children #BainbridgeTogether
Through art classes, music groups, outdoor education, experiential learning, and various support mechanisms, our kids have access to resources on Bainbridge Island that enrich […]
Community Grants Cycle Awards Over A Half Million Dollars in Local Grants
When Bainbridge Community Foundation (BCF) started planning for its annual Community Grants Cycle in February of this year, it would have been impossible to predict […]
2nd Survey Gives View to the Survival of Island Nonprofits
When the COVID-19 pandemic spread, nonprofits serving Bainbridge Island were hit especially hard, according a survey conducted in March by Bainbridge Community Foundation (BCF) in […]
COVID-19 Nonprofit Survey Results
An extended shelter-in-place in Washington State could mean some Bainbridge Island nonprofits will have to shut down operations indefinitely, according to a survey commissioned by […]
How to Support COVID-19 Public Health Outreach
Emergency Preparedness: Bainbridge Community Foundation When a disaster hits, we often first think of our immediate friends and family, especially those who are most vulnerable. […]
Meet our 2019 Outstanding Philanthropists!
Bainbridge Community Foundation recently honored its 2019 Outstanding Philanthropists at Inspiring People, BCF’s annual philanthropy celebration, Sept. 13 at IslandWood. This year’s honorees are Glenn […]
Meet Our 2017 Outstanding Philanthropists!
Bainbridge Community Foundation honored three of the island’s outstanding philanthropists at “Inspiring People,” the annual celebration of community giving, Sept. 15 at IslandWood. Honorees were […]