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


Box Factory bonanza
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

This includes a $10,000 “For Good” grant from the Berrien Community Foundation to help match the Upton Foundation grant for the roof...more

Snowbirds, make sure you're counted in Michigan this census
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

In Berrien County, the Berrien Community Foundation has stepped up for ... at Berrien Community Foundation at...more

Grant gives Cherry Beach project a huge boost
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

The staff at The Berrien Community Foundation, who Bunte said jumped on board to help manage financial pledges and facilitate the project's...more

Chikaming Township snags state grant to expand Lake Michigan beachfront
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

HARBERT — A nearly $2.5 million grant from the state of Michigan will enable Chikaming Township to buy 3 acres with Lake Michigan shoreline...more

Berrien Community Foundation Announces Awards
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

Some grants and awards for 2019 have been announced by the Berrien Community Foundation as it held its 67th annual meeting on Wednesday...more

Berrien Community Foundation Announces Awards
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

Some grants and awards for 2019 have been announced by the Berrien Community Foundation as it held its 67th annual meeting on Wednesday...more

Berrien Community Foundation Invites Applications to Frederick S. Upton Foundation
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

The Barrien Community Foundation is inviting applications to its donor-advised Frederick S. Upton Foundation. As one of the founding fathers...more

Berrien Community Foundation Invites Applications From Community-Based Organizations
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

Established in 1952, the Berrien Community Foundation works to build strong, vibrant, and sustainable communities in Berrien County,...more

Interact Club trying to raise $40K
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

Electronic donations can be submitted through the Berrien Community Foundation website, www.berriencommunity.org/interact4DR, or by clicking...more

Club reforms as Lioness-Lions Club
Foundation: Berrien Community Foundation

10, the club will partner with the Berrien Community Foundation on a school supply and backpack drive for children. Camp Leo has been a project...more



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