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


Lakeland Hosts Community Education Event at Greater Niles Senior Center
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

Berrien Community Foundation Boosts Grant Amounts Available to Local Nonprofits · Lazer Graphics Plans To Celebrate New Building With...more

Berrien Community Foundation Increases Size Of For Good Grants
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The amount of money non-profits in Berrien County, Mich., can get from a community foundation has been raised for the first time in years. The Berrien Community Foundation has increased the amount...more

Application deadline for Berrien Community Foundation For Good grants is September 30
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Berrien Community Foundation also increased the minor grant amount from $1,000 to $1,500. Minor grants have a shorter, simpler form for...more

Grant Tour and More with Berrien Community Foundation | News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
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Lisa Cripps-Downey from Berrien Community Foundation talks with Jonny Reinhardt about their Grant Tour stops as well as their upcoming...more

19 Teachers Awarded Mini Grants By Berrien Community Foundation
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

Thanks to a grant from the Berrien Community Foundation, a Michigan teacher will be able to teach her students about how maple syrup is made and why trees give us sap. MLive.com reports 19...more

BIG Idea Grant Winner – Berrien Community Foundation | News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM
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Lisa Cripp-Downey from Berrien Community Foundation talks about the BIG Idea Grant and introduces the winner of a grant of...more

New Buffalo Drinking Water Stations to be Funded by 'Deputy Endowment Fund' Grant
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

Berrien Community Foundation announces New Buffalo Recreational Authority as the 2022 winner of the William J. Deputy...more

South Haven Schools History Club Earns High Honors On National Stage
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

Berrien Community Foundation Awards $116,000 In For Good Grants ... Moody on the Move - December 2021 - Berrien Community Foundation — December...more

Berrien Community Foundation Awards $116000 In For Good Grants - WSJM
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Berrien Community Foundation is giving a boost in funding to nonprofits across Berrien County through For Good Grants to help them continue...more

Heart Of Cook Recipients Announced | Moody on the Market
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While the Heart of Cook grant program is administered by the Berrien Community Foundation, a committee comprised of Cook Nuclear Plant...more



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