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Empowering Youth Through Philanthropy: The Impact of Branch County Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council
From fostering community engagement to supporting local initiatives, YAC has been at the forefront of positive change in the Community.

Branch County Community Foundation
Jun 12, 2024


Meet the 2024 Educational Mini-Grant Recipients: Inspiring Projects and Programs in Education
his year, a total of $12,673.25 was granted from the three educational funds to the 19 different projects and programs.

Branch County Community Foundation
Jun 11, 2024


Making an Impact: 6 Ways to Maximize Your Charitable Giving this Summer
Welcome to summer! We've put together six tips to help plan your charitable giving for the coming months, years, and even decades.

Branch County Community Foundation
Jun 11, 2024


Community Foundation Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Branch County Community Foundation is excited to announce the 2024 Scholarship Recipients! This year, 40 scholarships were awarded with

Branch County Community Foundation
May 16, 2024


Getting creative: Three ways to support education
The community foundation can help you make a difference in the lives of young people by funding education.

Branch County Community Foundation
May 16, 2024


Charitable planning: Keep your advisors informed
We’d be happy to join you and your advisors at a meeting to discuss your charitable plans.

Branch County Community Foundation
May 16, 2024


2024 Music and Theatre Summer Camp Scholarship Recipients
The Branch County Community Foundation is excited to announce and celebrate the 2024 Summer Music and Theater Camp Scholarship Recipients!

Branch County Community Foundation
May 16, 2024


Collaborating for Community Impact: BCCF and Branch County United Way Join Forces for Emergency Relief Funding
In the aftermath of the recent tornadoes that have impacted our community, the Branch County Community Foundation and Branch County United W

Branch County Community Foundation
May 15, 2024


Meet the Newest Addition to BCCF's Team: Ashli Vogler
The Branch County Community Foundation is thrilled to announce the newest addition to our team – Ashli Vogler, who will be stepping into the

Branch County Community Foundation
May 14, 2024


2024 Youth Grant Cycle Funding Announced
With the 2024 Youth Grant Cycle, over $20,388 was provided to fund six different projects in our service area!

Branch County Community Foundation
Apr 19, 2024


Giving may be on the upswing
Philanthropy now appears to be on the upswing and is expected to rise by 4.2%.

Branch County Community Foundation
Apr 5, 2024


In the business of giving
If you’re a business owner, odds are you already give back to your community. Like many charitably minded people, your business likely ...

Branch County Community Foundation
Apr 4, 2024


Five FAQs to help you establish an endowment
Here are answers to five frequently asked questions about setting up an endowment fund.

Branch County Community Foundation
Apr 3, 2024


We're Hiring! Join Our Team!
The Branch County Community Foundation seeks a part-time Program Officer to work up to 20 hours weekly in our Coldwater, MI, office.

Branch County Community Foundation
Mar 14, 2024


Fund types tailored to your client’s charitable goals
The community foundation offers charitable giving vehicles to meet a wide range of clients’ needs. In many cases, a single client can...

Branch County Community Foundation
Mar 6, 2024


Our door is open: What happens when you meet with the team
Wherever you are in the stages of your philanthropic planning, the team at the community foundation is here for you and considers our...

Branch County Community Foundation
Mar 5, 2024


2024 BCCF Scholarship Deadline Extended!
Because of FASFA delays, the Branch County Community Foundation has extended our scholarship application deadline to Friday, April 5th...

Branch County Community Foundation
Feb 9, 2024


What happens when I leave a bequest to my fund at the community foundation?
When you leave a residuary bequest to your fund at the community foundation, our team will be involved at various steps during the administr

Branch County Community Foundation
Feb 8, 2024


Big or small, every gift matters
At every level of giving, philanthropy is a catalyst for improving quality of life. Indeed, anyone with a willingness to give can be a phila

Branch County Community Foundation
Feb 8, 2024


QCDs: Five questions you may be asking
Donors over the age of 70 1/2 are eligible to make what’s known as a “Qualified Charitable Distribution,” or “QCD,” to qualifying funds at t

Branch County Community Foundation
Feb 8, 2024
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