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.

Assets and Giving for Berrien Community Foundation

Assets

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


    

Recent News from Berrien Community Foundation


Snow arrives tomorrow and lasts into the start of the new year - ABC57
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

Snowy and chilly end to the year · Berrien Community Foundation helps local marcher perform in Rose... · Notre Dame earn first ACC conference win...more

A chilly but quiet start to 2024 - ABC57
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

Berrien Community Foundation helps local marcher perform in Rose......more

Bridgman Graduate with University of Michigan Band for Rose Parade, Rose Bowl Game
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

Sophia Bomar remembers watching the Rose Parade as a child. "Before I even knew anything about Michigan football, I remember watching the Rose Parade on television and I have always loved it,"...more

Berrien Community Foundation announces For Good grants | WSBT
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

(WSBT) — More than 154-thousand dollars in grants are being given out to organizations across southwest Michigan. The Berrien Community Foundation...more

Berrien Community Foundation Announces For Good Grants
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

The Berrien Community Foundation has awarded $154,000 in grants to 22 organizations seeking to do good in the community. Among the recipients is the Berrien County Veterans Services office, which...more

Berrien County woman to march with University of Michigan at 2024 Rose Parade | WWMT
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

Bomar was a member of the Berrien Community Foundation's, or BCF, youth ... (Berrien Community Foundation/WWMT). Dr. Weir, who is an...more

Berrien Community Foundation's TEAM. begins year of philanthropy | Moody on the Market
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

The newest cohort of the Berrien Community Foundation's youth advisory council has been launched. BCF Program Director Susan Matheny tells...more

Berrien Community Foundation raising funds for food pantries - WSJM
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

Cripps-Downey says in addition to the challenge that helped out Feeding America West Michigan, grants totaling $36,000 from the Food For Good...more

Andrews University Students Place Second in Community Impact Competition
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

Four students at Andrews University in Michigan have won second place in the 2023 Michigan Colleges Alliance's College Community Challengealso known as the MCA-C3a challenge in which students are...more

Heart of Cook Grants announced for 36 organizations | Moody on the Market
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

Berrien Community Foundation Berrien County Conservation District Berrien County Youth Fair Association Berrien Springs Virtual...more



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