Blue River Community Foundation: BRCF December 2020 Newsletter

December 2020 ALTERNATIVE END-OF-YEAR GIVING OPTIONS Are you looking for a way to make an impactful end-of year gift in 2020?  Blue River Community Foundation has been able to address the needs of Shelby County in several different ways throughout the 2020 pandemic. CONTINUE READINGDonate Today LILLY SCHOLARS NETWORK AWARDS LEAD FORWARD GRANTSBRCF is excited to announce that the Lilly Scholars Network has awarded two Lead Forward Community Grants  to Shelby County organizations thanks to the philanthropic

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Blue River Community Foundation: Important BRCF Information

Blue River Community Foundation (BRCF) has been closely following the impact of the coronavirus on our community as this crisis continues.   Contacting Us Beginning November 20th, BRCF offices will be closed. However, all staff will be available through their emails and voicemails.  Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have. Contact information is on our website. Supporting Nonprofits  Grants to nonprofits that have been measurably affected by loss of

Blue River Community Foundation: Did you know

Did you know that BRCF administers 292 active funds? Since 1988, over 5,600 donors have supported our work by contributing $47,566,912 to these funds.  We are honored that our donors entrust us to be stewards of their charitable gifts, and to invest their dollars wisely to benefit the causes they care about. #communityfndweek

Blue River Community Foundation: Pillar Society Recognition

As we continue to celebrate #communityfndweek, BRCF recognizes members of our Pillar Society.  These donors have created a permanent legacy to support causes or organizations they care about for future generations through their estate plans.  Did you know bequests do not have to be large to have meaningful impact? How do you want to be remembered?  

Blue River Community Foundation: Check This Out

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, BRCF is making a difference in the community and will continue to do so for years to come.  Please check out this short 30 second clip to discover more about us.  #communityfndweek

Blue River Community Foundation: Community Foundation Week

BRCF is excited to celebrate Community Foundation Week with over 900 community foundations in the national network.  A community foundation plays a variety of complex roles in the community.  Examples include serving as vehicle for philanthropic giving; investing in community needs and improvements; and providing community leadership. #communityfndweek