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The Branch County Community Foundation (BCCF)  is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Community Good Grant Cycle! This year, BCCF is proud to award a total of $57,340  to support impactful initiatives throughout Branch County and Colon. These grants were made possible through the generosity of nine different funds  at the Community Foundation, with the majority of funding coming from our Forever Fund , BCCF’s unrestricted fund that allows us to respond flexibly t

his is a great time to check in with clients not only related to the estate plan provisions for distributions to their heirs, but also the provisions in their estate plans to leave a gift to one or more charities. 

now is a good time to consider how both long-term and short-term planning can be important components of a comprehensive philanthropic strategy. The community foundation can help!

In an economic and legislative environment full of unpredictability, we encourage you to tap the knowledgeable team at the Branch County Community Foundation–perhaps even more than you have in the past. 

Let’s address five frequently asked questions we’ve been hearing from attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors as you counsel your charitable clients. 

It’s more important than ever to stay informed about how changes in the tax law may affect your charitable giving.

Although tax benefits of charitable giving ebb and flow, your support for our community and the charities you love remains steadfast.

Retirement offers a unique opportunity for individuals to rediscover their sense of purpose beyond the confines of a traditional career. The BCCF team and charitable tools can play a pivotal role in this journey.

2023 survey found that only 19.2% of advisors regularly discuss charitable giving with clients, and another 44.2% do so only occasionally.

A fund at a community foundation is a dedicated account established for charitable giving.

Whether you give your time, talent, or treasure, the fact that you care about others is what matters.

A total of $6,709.82 was awarded to local schools through the 2025 Educational Mini-Grant Cycle.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

As the hub for your clients’ charitable giving, our tools and our team are dedicated to helping your clients achieve their charitable goals.

BCCF is honored to serve as a resource and sounding board as you build your charitable plans and pursue your charitable plans.

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