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


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

$74,000 in Heart of Cook grants announced | News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
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More than $74,000 in Heart of Cook grants to 36 organizations have been announced by the Berrien Community Foundation. The BCF's Susan...more

Berrien Community Foundation awards $368000 in scholarships - WSJM
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

The Berrien Community Foundation has announced $368,000 in scholarships this year. It awarded the scholarships at its annual...more

Benton Harbor students receive books from Rotary | News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
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They have included packing pencil packs for the Berrien Community Foundation's Backpacks for Good program, taking on a putting challenge as...more

Berrien Community Foundation offering free grant writing workshop February 9
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BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. - The Berrien Community Foundation is hosting a free grant writing workshop on February 9 to help attendees understand...more

'Heart of Cook' 2023 Grants Available for Application | Moody on the Market
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“The Heart of Cook” is a grant program funded by Indiana Michigan Power's Cook Nuclear Plant and administered by Berrien Community Foundation...more

One Application–50 Scholarship Opportunities Via Berrien Community Foundation
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Berrien Community Foundation has moved their scholarship applications online and streamlined the process by offering one common online...more

Berrien Community Foundation Announces $230,000 In Grants
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The Berrien Community Foundation awarded more than $230,000 in grants during its 70th Annual Meeting and Celebration this week. Among the recipients, per a release: Well of GRACE Ministries,...more

For Good Grants with Berrien Community Foundation | News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
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For Good Grants with Berrien Community Foundation. September 19, 2022 Mornings, Podcasts. Susan Matheny joins Jonny Reinhardt to talk about...more

Amount Of BCF For Good Grants Grows
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

The amount of money non-profits in Berrien County, Mich., can get from a community foundation has gone up by 50%. The Berrien Community Foundation has increased the amount of its For Good Grants...more



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