The mission of the Bainbridge Community Foundation (BCF) is to enrich Bainbridge Island by funding programs that address community needs. Through a community-based approach to grant-making, BCF engages community members in identifying and supporting local causes, ensuring resources are directed where they're most needed.
The Bainbridge Community Foundation's grant programs focus on enhancing the nonprofit community through targeted financial support across a broad spectrum of needs and sectors. These grants support causes such as Animal Welfare, Arts, Culture, Humanities (including Recreation), Disaster Relief, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services (including Housing), Public/Society Benefit, Science/Technology, and Social Science/Public Policy. Specifically, their Capacity Building Grants aim to bolster organizations' internal capabilities concerning administration, governance, planning, and fundraising. This initiative is designed to increase the proficiency and effectiveness of nonprofit staff and boards, ultimately strengthening the local nonprofit sector. Capacity building efforts may include board and staff training, strategic planning, technological, programmatic, and fundraising analysis, as well as program evaluation, with a focus on leveraging external expertise for organizational improvement.