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BCF is a local organization with deep roots in the community. We work with our donors to create permanent charitable funds to provide grants and scholarships.

Corvallis, OR
Joined May 2013
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BCF's December email newsletter is out now! Learn more about our scholarship opportunities - applications are open! - and grantmaking completed so far this year: mailchi.mp/0c970f7ae8af/scho…
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BCF's July email newsletter is out now! Updates about the Philanthropic Achievement Awards, food programs in rural Benton Co., and new funds at BCF, including the Irene Zenev Museum Endowment Fund, supporting the Benton Co. Historical Society. Read more: us13.campaign-archive.com/?u…
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BCF is a proud funder of the borrow-a-lifejacket program. Check it out!
July is Parks & Recreation Month! To help celebrate we are featuring a different aspect of P&R every weekday in July. Osborn Aquatic Center runs our ‘Life Looks Good on You-Life Jacket Loaner Program’. Anyone who needs a lifejacket can borrow one for free!
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@BCFgives commitment to fostering a stronger community is beyond admirable. To get a better glimpse at their leaderships’ philosophy, here’s a recent interview with Board of Directors Chair Susan Poole and President Chris Quaka: corvallisadvocate.com/2021/i…
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Happy Monday from the BCF Staff! Our team had a very productive 2021 planning meeting at our office today with our newest addition, Lisa Kaufmann, Director of Philanthropic Gifts. Today is Lisa’s 6th day on the job - welcome Lisa!
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BCF is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Philanthropic Achievement Awards! Who do you know who gives back? What volunteer groups, fundraisers, youth philanthropists, or businesses deserve more recognition? Nominate them for a #philanthropy award at BCFgives.org/awards!
Reminder: applications for #scholarships are due Monday 👇
Students: the application deadline for BCF scholarships is Jan 11th. More than $280K is available for recent graduates of Benton Co. high schools and those attending @OregonState and @lbcc. Scholarships are paid fall 2021. Apply online: bcfgives.org/scholarships/
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Students: the application deadline for BCF scholarships is Jan 11th. More than $280K is available for recent graduates of Benton Co. high schools and those attending @OregonState and @lbcc. Scholarships are paid fall 2021. Apply online: bcfgives.org/scholarships/
BCF is proud to provide grant support to the @oldmillcenter 's new relief nursery in Monroe. Learn more about the new facility in today's story in the GT, and check out the ribbon-cutting live at 4 PM today on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=vMY7x9-1…
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The Beta Epsilon chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta at Oregon State University has been honored for its volunteer work with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). gazettetimes.com/news/local/…
Students! Scholarship applications are now open for those attending colleges, universities, & trade schools in fall 2021. More than $270,000 is available. Apply here: bcfgives.org/scholarships/ cc: @spartans_chs @CVRaiderNation
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Benton County is home to a generous community. This year, the @BCFgives held their 2nd annual Philanthropic Achievement Awards. Though the awards were virtual this year, the giving spirit is still alive and strong in Benton County: youtube.com/watch?v=clzxXrY9…
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Grant applications for the BCF COVID-19 Response Fund are due tomorrow, Dec 2 by 5 PM PST. Applications can be downloaded here: bcfgives.org/covid19/
Applications for COVID-19 response grants are due a week from tomorrow. Apply here: bcfgives.org/covid19/
BCF is accepting grant applications for programs that serve community members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonprofits and qualified applicants must apply by Dec 2nd at 5 PM PST. Grant requests accepted up to $15K. Help us spread the word! bcfgives.org/covid19/
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We are excited about a funding opportunity for area nonprofits. Information and applications are available here: starkerforests.com/news/cate…. Please share this information with organizations that may want to apply. #corvallisoregon #corvallisarts #science #environment
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BCF is accepting grant applications for programs that serve community members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonprofits and qualified applicants must apply by Dec 2nd at 5 PM PST. Grant requests accepted up to $15K. Help us spread the word! bcfgives.org/covid19/
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John and Shirley Byrne were honored with the director’s award for outstanding philanthropic achievement at Friday’s Benton Community Foundation awards program. gazettetimes.com/news/local/…
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2020 Philanthropic Achievement Awards! Special thanks to those who submitted a nomination to recognize a local philanthropist. Stay tuned to our feed for more stories about community philanthropy! #CommunityFNDWeek