BCF recently announced $100,000 for a community challenge match to help support crucial and struggling nonprofit organizations. 

“Right now is a challenging time for our nonprofits,” said BCF President Lisa Cripps-Downey. “Escalating demand for services is being combined with declining…


Marilyn announces their exciting $2 million charitable trust
at BCF's Annual Meeting in 1998. 

Marilyn Schanze believed in possibilities. Whether championing education, supporting the arts or strengthening her community, she saw opportunities to make a difference and inspired others…