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Berrien Community Foundation
The Berrien Community Foundation was established in 1952 by William Vawter and a group of concerned business people, much like the rest of the community foundation movement that started in the Midwest. The Foundation is an innovative means by which concerned citizens could put charitable dollars to work for the benefit of Berrien County residents.
Web Address
www.berriencommunity.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @BerrienCF
Facebook - www.facebook.com/BerrienCommunityFoundation/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/berriencommunityfoundation/
Web Address
www.berriencommunity.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @BerrienCF
Facebook - www.facebook.com/BerrienCommunityFoundation/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/berriencommunityfoundation/
Assets and Giving for Berrien Community Foundation
Assets
2020 - 71,725,286
2019 - 57,323,257
2018 - 46,915,537
2017 - 51,434,616
2020 - 71,725,286
2019 - 57,323,257
2018 - 46,915,537
2017 - 51,434,616
Domestic Grants
2020 - 7,080,256
2019 - 7,368,834
2018 - 8,124,277
2020 - 7,080,256
2019 - 7,368,834
2018 - 8,124,277
Recent News from Berrien Community Foundation
Priscilla Upton Byrns made history in St. Joseph
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
... a co-founder of what became Whirlpool Corp.; the Berrien Community Foundation; the St. Joseph/Lincoln Senior Center, where she served as president; First Congregational Church; Monday Musical...more
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
... a co-founder of what became Whirlpool Corp.; the Berrien Community Foundation; the St. Joseph/Lincoln Senior Center, where she served as president; First Congregational Church; Monday Musical...more
Survey to gauge feelings about SJ, BH police
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
Of the grant money, $5,000 is from the Berrien Community Foundation and $1,000 is from the Benton Harbor Race2Equity Hub. “We're being proactive,” McGinnis said. “We're not waiting for...more
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
Of the grant money, $5,000 is from the Berrien Community Foundation and $1,000 is from the Benton Harbor Race2Equity Hub. “We're being proactive,” McGinnis said. “We're not waiting for...more
Sculpting lives: Juvenile center residents practice art at Krasl
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
The Berrien County Trial Court Family Division then applied for two grants for the kids to continue making monthly visits to the Krasl, and the Upton Foundation and the Berrien Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
The Berrien County Trial Court Family Division then applied for two grants for the kids to continue making monthly visits to the Krasl, and the Upton Foundation and the Berrien Community Foundation...more
Newsie sale looking to make headlines again
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
United Federal Credit Union and the Berrien Community Foundation each contributed $500. Stover said a strong raffle is a bellwether of a lucrative Newsie sale. “How goes the turkey auction, so goes...more
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
United Federal Credit Union and the Berrien Community Foundation each contributed $500. Stover said a strong raffle is a bellwether of a lucrative Newsie sale. “How goes the turkey auction, so goes...more
Berrien Community Foundation Announces New Scholarship For Low-Income Students
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
A new scholarship for low-income students has been announced by the Berrien Community Foundation. President Lisa Cripps-Downey closed...more
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
A new scholarship for low-income students has been announced by the Berrien Community Foundation. President Lisa Cripps-Downey closed...more
Coloma grad launches college band scholarship
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
The creation of the Rodney Weir Scholarship this year through the Berrien Community Foundation aims to encourage students from...more
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
The creation of the Rodney Weir Scholarship this year through the Berrien Community Foundation aims to encourage students from...more
New Scholarship To Benefit Coloma Marching Band Students
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
The Berrien Community Foundation has announced a new scholarship for marching band students at Coloma High School. The foundation's...more
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
The Berrien Community Foundation has announced a new scholarship for marching band students at Coloma High School. The foundation's...more
Berrien Community Foundation Announces $130000 In Scholarships
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
The Berrien Community Foundation has announced $130,000 in scholarships. It held its 17th annual scholarship celebration Thursday...more
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
The Berrien Community Foundation has announced $130,000 in scholarships. It held its 17th annual scholarship celebration Thursday...more
Organizations share resources to offer BH youth some fun
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
These agencies worked together to make everything happen,” Lisa Cripps-Downey, president of the Berrien Community Foundation, stated in a...more
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
These agencies worked together to make everything happen,” Lisa Cripps-Downey, president of the Berrien Community Foundation, stated in a...more
Area agencies get grants from 'Heart of Cook'
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
While the Heart of Cook grant program is administered by the Berrien Community Foundation, a committee comprised of Cook Nuclear...more
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation
While the Heart of Cook grant program is administered by the Berrien Community Foundation, a committee comprised of Cook Nuclear...more
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