We work closely with non-profit organizations, donors, and their advisers to increase philanthropy in the community. Our detailed mission statement is simple, direct, and practical, compressed to just three strong words, "Better Our Community". BCF volunteer Trustees have displayed a committed unit to achieve this common service with pride.

Throughout the past year, our Trustees, Donors, and Friends have stepped forward to uphold the beliefs and rights of our community population. They have helped to prepare for a better community in the areas of art, culture, education, social endeavors, medical research, as well as medical aid.

Because of your generosity, your independent foundation was able to grant over $100,000 in grants benefiting our community. To maximize the value of your gift, the BCF has continued its focus on the stewardship and investment. The foundation has done an excellent job at managing its investments and has exceeded benchmark returns.

A heart felt thanks for all of our community support and trust!
    

Be a Part of Making Our Community Better

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser

We would like to thank everyone for all of your help and hard work for the 2025 Euchre Tournament!! We raised over $10k for the Allan & Betty Bates and Charles & Lucille Bates Foundation Scholarships!

YAC 2024 Flamingo Project

Students from the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) wake up early to move these flamingo's from business to business. It's a great way to bring the community together!

Congratulations to our BCF 2024 Scholarship Winners!

The Bedford Community Foundation was pleased to host our scholarship winners at a reception on May 30th 2024. The Foundation awarded 31 new scholarships and 29 renewal scholarships for a total of $30,600 awarded! Congratulations to all of these bright, young people in our community! 

Give While Grocery Shopping!

The Kroger Community Rewards makes it easy to support the Bedford Community Foundation based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Kroger Card to us, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Here's how to sign up:

Go to the Kroger Community Rewards website: https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards and log into your account. Click on "My Account" and then select Community Rewards at the bottom of the list of options under your account. Search for our Organization Name: BEDFORD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION or enter our Organization Number: BQ158. Click on the blue "Enroll" button underneath our organization listing that pops up. 

Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.​

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Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of the month at 8:00 am
Olde Schoolhouse Commons
8336 Monroe Rd. Room #104
Lambertville, MI 48144
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MAILING ADDRESS

Bedford Community Foundation
PO Box 54
Lambertville, MI 48144

OFFICE LOCATION

Old Schoolhouse Commons
​Lambertville, MI 48144