Bainbridge Community Foundation

11/04/2026

Make your giving go further!

Join Bainbridge Community Foundation on November 16 for Smarter Giving Strategies for Year End and Beyond!

Learn about tax-smart giving, Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), and why taking action before December 31 matters.

Special 25th Anniversary Offer: Open a new DAF with BCF before December 31, and we’ll make a $250 grant to the nonprofit of your choice!

Monday, November 16 | 11 AM–Noon
Bainbridge Community Foundation
299 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island

RSVP by November 13 to [email protected] or 206-842-0433.

We hope you'll join us!

10/30/2026

This past weekend, we joined our nonprofit partners at Housing Resources Bainbridge to celebrate the groundbreaking of Finch Green, a new affordable housing community!

BCF and our fund advisors are proud to support efforts that help make Bainbridge Island a more inclusive place for everyone to call home.

Field trips like these bring our community together to see the impact of generosity in action.

Want to join us next time? Learn more about BCF's Leadership Circle and enjoy special opportunities to connect with local nonprofits and see your generosity at work!

Contact Leah Stephens Clark at [email protected] to learn more.

Congratulations to Housing Resources Bainbridge on this exciting milestone!

10/28/2026

We're proud to support Olympic College's Mental Health First Aid program through a $12,000 grant from BCF's Community Grants Cycle.

This funding will help expand access to free mental health training for up to 300 participants, equipping more people with the tools to recognize and respond to mental health challenges.

Thank you to the Bainbridge Review for highlighting this important work and the impact of community philanthropy!

A $12,000 grant from the Bainbridge Community Foundation will expand access to mental health training at Olympic College, supporting the college’s Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) program.

10/21/2026

A little midweek throwback to one of our sweetest field trips!

Last month, BCF supporters enjoyed a special visit to Assistance Dogs Northwest, where we toured their beautiful Bainbridge Island facility, learned about their incredible work, and met some very special dogs in training!

A special thank you to founder and Executive Director Maureen Maurer for sharing how these remarkable dogs help children and adults with disabilities gain independence and improve their quality of life.

Experiences like these are just one of the ways BCF brings people together to connect with the nonprofits making a difference in our community.

Want to join us next time? We’d love to welcome you! Learn more about becoming part of BCF’s Leadership or Silver Circle and enjoy special opportunities to connect, learn, and see your generosity in action.

To learn more, contact Leah Stephens Clark at [email protected]

10/16/2026

What a beautiful morning at Bloedel Reserve celebrating our Silver Circle members!

We enjoyed delicious bites and conversation before heading out on guided walks through Bloedel’s breathtaking grounds. The beauty of the Reserve and the wonderful insights shared by our guides made the morning especially memorable.

BCF’s Silver Circle brings together people who care deeply about our community. We’d love for you to be part of it! To learn more about joining, contact Leah Stephens Clark at [email protected].

A special thank you to Bloedel Reserve for such a memorable experience!

10/15/2026

Applications are now open for BCF’s Capacity Building Grants, helping local nonprofits strengthen their operations and plan for the future!

Funding supports initiatives like strategic planning, board and staff training, fundraising assessments, and program evaluation.

Apply by November 12, 2026.

Learn more at https://bainbridgecf.org/capacity, or email Debbie at [email protected] with questions.

10/07/2026

25 years of Bainbridge Community Foundation. 

At our 25th Anniversary Celebration, we shared this video looking back at where BCF began, how it has grown, and the many people and organizations that have shaped its story along the way.

What started as an idea 25 years ago has grown through the generosity, vision, and commitment of an incredible community.

We’re grateful to everyone who has been part of BCF’s first 25 years - and excited for all that’s still ahead.

09/25/2026

BCF’s Fall Nonprofit Training Series continues with free workshops designed to give local nonprofit professionals practical tools, fresh ideas, and opportunities to learn alongside one another.

Coming up this fall:
Nonprofit Program Design Mini-Course - October 1, 8, 15 & 22
Real Time Strategic Planning - November 12
Improving Core Financial Reporting - December 3

Learn more and register here: https://bainbridgecf.org/programs/nonprofit-trainings

We hope to see you at an upcoming training!

09/24/2026

Our 25th Anniversary Celebration would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors.

A special thank you to Cantwell Consulting, Cloud Capital, Puget Sound Energy and Wacky Nut Farms for helping us celebrate 25 years of philanthropy, partnership, and community on Bainbridge Island.

We are so grateful to have you as part of the BCF community.

09/21/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our Beacon Sponsor, Ios Ranch, for helping make BCF’s 25th Anniversary Celebration possible! Your generosity helped bring our community together to celebrate 25 years of impact and look toward a bright future for Bainbridge Island. We’re so grateful for your partnership!