Foundation News

Matching Program:  Our matching program through  The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation will continue through September 2008.  All endowed donations will be matched 50% with money to be given away as community grants during our annual grant cycles. Because of this wonderful program, BCCF gave away over $39,000 in matching funds with the 2007 grants for a total of more than $50,000 in grants!  We anticipate even more to be awarded as grants for 2008.  For information on how your gift can receive a match, contact the Foundation office.

2008 Grants:  We are in the middle of the 2008 grant cycle.  We appreciate all the applicants for their dedication in completing and submitting grant applications.  We also thank our donors for giving to the Foundation, making each grant a possibility.  Award decisions for 2008 will be made in early June.   For a complete list of 2007 grant awards, please see our web page about Grants.

Board News:  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ruth Scott, one of the Foundation's Board Members.  Ruth was very dedicated to the Foundation,  her job, her community, and her family.  We will truly miss Ruth and the friendship and talents she brought to this Foundation.

    A new Board Member, Gary Sumpter, was elected in January.  Gary is a retired school teacher, past Superintendent of Schools with the Boone County Board of Education, current Treasurer and Board Member of the Boone Madison Public Library and member of the Retired School Employees.  We are excited to have Gary and anticipate great things to come!