Giving through the Foundation isn’t complicated, nor does it require great wealth. A gift of any size is a valuable contribution that will help make positive, lasting change throughout Berrien County. All donations are eligible for the Federal Income Tax charitable deduction as allowed by charitable tax law.
Fund The Future/ Berrien Community Endowment
This endowment supports BCF's general grant-making program and allows us to meet the current needs of Berrien County.
Grant decisions are made by community volunteers and serve a wide variety of needs throughout Berrien
Berrien Community Leadership Endowment
This endowment supports the overall administration of the Berrien Community Foundation.
BCF Special Projects
BCF Scholar Urgent Needs
The BCF Scholar Urgent Needs Fund helps current Berrien Community Foundation scholars who are at a higher risk of dropping out of college when faced with unexpected, financial hardships. This could be a student who is having to choose between paying for their next semester or putting food on the table.
Berrien Community Foundation's Field of Interest Funds
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BCF Financial Literacy - William-Richardson Endowment Fund
for Money Management -
Malcolm S. Ross Sustainable Development Endowment (Environment)
Agency Endowment & Project Funds
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American Red Cross - Berrien County Chapter
Area Agency on Aging, Elder Care Services
The Avenue Family Network Inc.
B
Benton Harbor Lions Foundation
Benton Harbor Street Ministries
Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary Foundation Endowment
Berrien County Historical Association
Berrien Springs Community Library
Boys & Girls Club of Benton Harbor
Bridgman Foundation for Educational Excellence
C
Children's Advocacy Center of SWMI - Barbara Welke
Citadel Dance & Music Center Endowment
D
Deer Creek Open Space Association
E
Exchange Club of Southwest Michigan Endowment
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Grace Christian Education Association Endowment Fund
H
Hartford Public Schools Foundation
Heritage Museum and Cultural Center
Hospice at Home, Inc. - Caring Circle
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Judy Jones and Nicole Moon Arts District Garden Support Fund
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Kaleidoscope Playground at Kiwanis Park Project
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Lakeshore Excellence Foundation
Lake Michigan Catholic School Fund
Lincoln Township Public Library
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New Buffalo Community Education Foundation
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Sarett Nature Center - Vawter/Upton
SMSO Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra
Southwest Michigan Lutheran High School
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy
Spectrum Health Lakeland Education
St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church
St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation
St. Joseph/Lincoln Senior Citizen Center
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Twin City Players Brian Swiger Endowment
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Watervliet Class of 1965 Classroom Grant Endowment
Watervliet Public Schools for Excellence Classroom Grant Endowment
Women's Service League Benevolences
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