Over 300 Benton County residents came together at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center to celebrate our 6th Annual Philanthropic Achievement Awards! Seven amazing honorees were recognized for their generosity and dedication to our community. Congratulations to this years winners, we loved being able to celebrate all the wonderful work you do here in Benton County! […]
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JCJ-LLC Grand Opening
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who attended the Grand Opening of the Jim and Cheryl Jordan Leadership & Learning Center and the Benton Community Foundation Offices last week. The turnout was truly remarkable, with over 250 members of our community coming together to mark this exciting occasion! Your presence made […]
BCF hosts hard hat tours of new Leadership & Learning Center
Over the last week, BCF staff and volunteers hosted more than 40 community members on-site to walk through the BCF building, currently under construction to create the new Leadership & Learning Center. Innovations envisioned by staff, BCF Board Members, and the BCF Buildout Committee are moving into place with newly cut ADA accessible entrances, framing […]
3rd Annual Donuts & Coffee Grants Celebration
BCF hosted the 3rd Annual Donuts & Coffee Community Grants Celebration on April 4 at the Whiteside Theater. More than 75 nonprofit leaders and BCF supporters gathered together to celebrate giving across our region. In 2024, BCF will distribute more than $405,000 to 54 nonprofits through our annual Community Grants Program – our largest ever […]
BCF’s Annual Donor Celebration Reception
The BCF Board and Staff were thrilled to host our Annual Donor Celebration Reception on March 14 at The Vue downtown Corvallis. This annual gathering is a special time to thank BCF supporters, volunteers, and community partners for their support over the last year. A very special thank you to BCF Fundholders Jim & Cheryl […]
BCF’s 2023 Philanthropic Achievement Awards
Thanks to everyone who joined us on Thursday night to celebrate this year’s Philanthropic Achievement Award winners! BCF was honored to honor those who give back at our annual event. The 2023 recipients are:– Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Johanna Peterson of We Care– Outstanding Innovative Project or Program: The Dementia Warriors– Outstanding Volunteer Group: Vina Moses […]
2nd Annual Donuts & Coffee Grants Celebration
This year, BCF gathered together 50+ nonprofit partners, supporters and community members to celebrate the annual community grants giving cycle at the Benton County Historical Society Philomath Museum (more photos coming soon!). During the program, BCF recognized the Alice Mills Morrow Community Grant Fund with the 2023 Benton Community Foundation Community Giving Recognition. This recognition […]
BCF’s Annual Supporter Appreciation Reception
On Thursday, March 16, 2023, BCF hosted it’s first in-person Annual Supporter Appreciation Reception since 2019. It was a wonderful time to gather BCF’s volunteers, fund holders and community partners to thank them for all they did to support BCF in 2022. Very special thank you to Mike Rainbolt, BCF Fund Holder, who shared his […]
BCF’s 4th Annual Philanthropic Achievement Awards
On November 9th, hundreds of community members gathered at CH2M Hill Alumni Center as the Benton Community Foundation announced the recipients of its 4th Annual Philanthropic Achievement Awards, which recognizes volunteers, fundraisers, donors, businesses, and community groups for their charitable efforts in Benton County. The 2022 recipients are:– Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Sara Ingle of Stone […]
BCF Community Grants Celebration
BCF was honored to host our first ever Community Grants Celebration at the Benton County Museum in downtown Corvallis. Huge thanks to our nonprofit partners and supporters who joined us to celebrate giving in our region. One of the highlights from the event was the 2022 BCF Community Giving Recognition, which was presented to the […]