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2025 Music & Arts Summer Camp Scholarship Recipients
This year, 3 students were selected for the ILE Memorial Music Scholarship, and 2 students were selected for the Wendi A. Baker Music & Theatre Summer Camp Scholarship!

Branch County Community Foundation
4 days ago


Imagine the Future
We welcome a conversation to learn more about the difference you’d like to make in our area, whether through lifetime giving, a gift in your will or trust, or a combination of both.

Branch County Community Foundation
6 days ago


Uncertain Times: FAQs About Charitable Giving
As you consider how to support your favorite charities this year, take a moment to evaluate which assets may be best suited for your donations.

Branch County Community Foundation
6 days ago


Branch County Community Foundation Awards $107,000 in 2025 Scholarships—Doubling Impact for Local Students
These scholarships were created by families and individuals who believe, as we do, that education is power, and that every student deserves the chance to chase their goals and have assistance financially, regardless of background or pathway.

Branch County Community Foundation
May 7


2025 Youth Grant Cycle Funding Announced
Grant cycles for each fiscal year are kicked off with the Youth Grant Cycle, which is open for applications during the month of January...

Branch County Community Foundation
Apr 17


Fostering Education - Colon Community Schools
This fund has not only continued a legacy of giving but has also transformed the educational experience for countless students in Colon.

Branch County Community Foundation
Apr 8


Trust Matters: Your Clients’ go-to Resource for Community Impact
Your clients are seeking a similar level of trust with the people and organizations that are helping carry out their philanthropic wishes.

Branch County Community Foundation
Apr 3


Giving Later and Now: Make an Impact Even Before Your Legacy Gift
We’re honored to work with donors who are not only interested in leaving a legacy, but also want to maximize giving during their lifetimes.

Branch County Community Foundation
Mar 12


For Clients Who Love Local Causes, the Community Foundation is the Place
As the hub for your clients’ charitable giving, our tools and our team are dedicated to helping your clients achieve their charitable goals.

Branch County Community Foundation
Feb 13


Gifts to Your Fund: Breaking Through the Paradox of Choice
BCCF is honored to serve as a resource and sounding board as you build your charitable plans and pursue your charitable plans.

Branch County Community Foundation
Feb 13


Re-Introducing the Branch County Community Foundation
With the start of the new year, BCCF would like to re-introduce ourselves and the important role we play in creating lasting change.

Branch County Community Foundation
Jan 16


It's a Family Thing
If you’ve not yet involved your children or grandchildren in your charitable giving, this may be the year to consider it! Children of all...

Branch County Community Foundation
Jan 14


Doubling Down: More Good in Your Retirement Years
Here are four signals that it may be time to update your philanthropy strategies with the help of the community foundation team

Branch County Community Foundation
Dec 13, 2024


Charitable Children: Inspiring Donor Engagement to Grow Your Endowment
Enhancing donor engagement by creating entry points for their children is a strategy that can deliver a lot of good throughout the year.

Branch County Community Foundation
Dec 13, 2024


Gifts of Life Insurance: Securing Your Charitable Future
Life insurance can be a very effective charitable giving tool under certain circumstances.

Branch County Community Foundation
Dec 13, 2024


A Trio of Tips to Wrap up 2024
Three tips how to take advantage of year-end giving.

Branch County Community Foundation
Nov 21, 2024


Announcing the 2024 Community Good Grant Recipients
Announcing the 2024 Community Good Grant Recipients.

Branch County Community Foundation
Oct 17, 2024


Field-of-interest and designated funds could be your year-end friends
Reach out to learn more about field-of-interest funds, designated funds, and QCDs.

Branch County Community Foundation
Oct 15, 2024


At a loss for words? Tips for starting a charitable giving conversation
Clients expect you to ask them about charitable giving. “Oh I do that,” you might say to yourself. But don’t be so sure!

Branch County Community Foundation
Oct 15, 2024


Youth Advisory Council Now Accepting Responses for Youth Needs Assessment!
Announcing youth needs assessment open until November 15, 2024!

Branch County Community Foundation
Sep 30, 2024
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