John Murray pays it forward
“…Pay it forward.” John “Johann” Murray shares this piece of advice to all willing to listen, “If you have the means, pay it forward.” When getting to know John “Johann” Murray, you’re sure to discover his commitment to education and paying it forward. “…Pay it forward.” John “Johann” Murray shares this piece of advice to all […]
The Monastieres give of their time, talent and treasure
When Dom and Pam Monastiere were Grosse Pointe High School students in the Class of 1965, college seemed out of reach. Tuition, books, room and board and other expenses were more than their families could afford. When Dom and Pam Monastiere were Grosse Pointe High School students in the Class of 1965, college seemed out […]
Thank you for supporting Give Local Bay 2019!
Thanks for helping raise more than $78,000 for our nonprofit community! With your help, our fifth annual day of giving raised more than $78,000 for local Bay and Arenac county nonprofit endowment funds. More than $50,000 was raised by the community and matched with $27,750 from the Bay Area Community Foundation in incentive funds and […]
2021 Annual Report
Generosity Changes Everything Dear Friends and Supporters, Generosity changes everything. This sentence is a driving force behind the Bay Area Community Foundation’s (BACF) everyday actions and a reminder that each of us can make a powerful impact through the gift of kindness. Throughout the year, challenges presented by the pandemic continued, forcing all to make […]
2018 Annual Report
Everything good begins with the belief that it is possible. From our donors who believe they can make a difference, to our nonprofit partners who believe they can improve the human condition, you are helping make the Bay Area a better place for generations to come. It is only through you—our friends and supporters—that the […]
Thank you for supporting Give Local Bay 2020!
Thanks for helping raise more than $144,000 for our nonprofit community! Wow. You helped make history on May 5 with our biggest giving day yet! We can’t thank you enough! Our sixth annual Give Local Bay raised more than $144,000 for local nonprofit organizations. In 2019, $50K was raised by the community. This year, more than […]
What Does the CARES Act Mean for Philanthropy?
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), signed into law on March 27, is the largest stimulus package in history. It also has implications to help stimulate charitable giving. An above-the-line deduction for a “Qualified Charitable Contribution” of up to $300 for non-itemizers is available for cash contributions made to nonprofits (excluding […]
BACF’s Response to Blackbaud’s Security Breach
All of us at the Bay Area Community Foundation (BACF) value the trust you have placed in us, and we take the protection and proper use of your personal information very seriously. It is why I am writing to you today to inform you of a data security incident at Blackbaud, a third-party service provider […]
Give the Gift of a Lifetime: Tax-free Charitable IRA Rollover
We can make your charitable IRA transfer easy, flexible and effective, helping you achieve your personal charitable and financial goals. You can transfer excess retirement assets directly and easily to the Bay Area Community Foundation. The transaction incurs no federal income tax, and the asset is no longer part of your estate for tax purposes. […]
Give Local Bay is Tuesday, May 3: Here’s How You Can Help
What is Give Local Bay? As life returns to normal post-pandemic, there are many reasons to celebrate…and Give Local Bay is one of those reasons. Join us on Tuesday, May 3, as Bay Area Community Foundation hosts a 24-hour online giving day at www.givelocalbay.org to raise funds for nonprofits in Bay and Arenac counties who […]