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The Branch County Community Foundation is seeking a Program and Communications Officer to support grantmaking, scholarship programs, communications, and administrative operations.

Even if a professional prepares your income tax return, it’s useful to quickly review a few basic rules to pave the way for the conversation about charitable planning, especially in light of key tax law changes effective on January 1, 2026. 

Women’s growing control over wealth is fueling transformative potential to reshape philanthropy. According to research-based analysis published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, over the next decade, trillions of dollars will transfer to women through inheritance, earnings, and outliving male partners in heterosexual couples. 

Women are increasingly shaping the future of philanthropy—within families, businesses, and communities. During Women’s History Month, BCCF is happy to help you explore how thoughtful planning can translate your own growing influence and resources into lasting, multi-generational impact.

Women’s growing control over wealth is fueling transformative potential to reshape philanthropy. According to research-based analysis published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, over the next decade, trillions of dollars will transfer to women through inheritance, earnings, and outliving male partners in heterosexual couples. 

Over time, family structures change, attorneys and financial advisors retire, organizations merge or shift direction, and donors’ own priorities evolve.

These new board members bring a wealth of experience in leadership, education, economics, business, and a shared passion for making a positive impact in our community.

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) at the Branch County Community Foundation were busy last month completing their first community service project of the year!

For more than a century, philanthropic institutions have served as a trusted partner and resource whose effect can be seen in the lives of millions and in the vibrant neighborhoods that continue to thrive through their mission-driven work.

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

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!

If education and related causes are important to you, the Branch County Community Foundation (BCCF) can help you explore a variety of meaningful ways to make an impact.

The Branch County Community Foundation is excited to share information about three new funds opened in the spring of 2025!

The Branch County Community Foundation (BCCF) Implementation Team proudly joined partners from across Region 8 at the recent Child Care Summit in Kalamazoo.

Community leadership is the act of bringing people together to identify challenges, align goals, and create solutions that improve quality of life for everyone.

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

Youth philanthropy group impacts the community through service projects and grants.

Anyone can be a philanthropist. That’s certainly the spirit behind the Branch County Community Foundation's mission to improve quality of life in our region.

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.