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BallenIsles Charities Foundation (BICF), the Palm Beach Gardens nonprofit organization with a mission of “Making a Difference” in the community, has awarded a record $575,000 in Financial Grants to local non-profits and civic organizations. The record-setting amount brings the cumulative grants awarded by the Foundation to more than $2.3 million over the 7 years since…
The BallenIsles Charities Foundation (BICF) recently conducted their annual fundraising event for the grant distributions, including a one-day golf tournament over 36-holes at BallenIsles. The event featured students from The First Tee who were the “Pros” on selected par-3 holes and were able to hit a tee shot and putt with the members. BICF donated…
At the March 2018 Grant Award Ceremony, representatives from many of the Palm Beach area nonprofit organizations who received grant awards expressed their profound gratitude for the donations which the Foundation made possible. The video features excerpts of their testimonials and some of the magnificent work that they do.
BallenIsles Charify Foundation (BICF) makes a big impact. Residents have donated almost $2.4 million to support Palm Beach County not-for-profit and civic organizations since the foundation started seven years ago. The foundation will distribute another $575,000 to 46 organizations in March.“I pinch myself with how big we’ve gotten,” said BICF Vice President Mary Ann Champlin,…
Over the course of the fall of 2017, the BallenIsles Charities Foundation produced a video series which highlighted the work of the foundation and the essential work being done in the Palm Beaches communities by the organizations which the foundation supports through its grants. The video above introduces the series, entitled “Happenings,” and the links…
In 2017, nearly 45% of the BallenIsles community has come together to support the BallenIsles Charities Foundation (BICF) in its goal to help civic and non-profit organizations in the Palm Beach area. With the help of over 700 partners, BICF has been able to provide clothing for children, feed the hungry, provide shelter for the…
Over 30,000 of Palm Beach County’s children under the age of 18 live in households whose family income is below the poverty level. Their families frequently cannot provide them with a pair of shoes that fit or clothing suitable for school play. A child’s clothing can stigmatize and mark him or her for ostracism or…
Approximately 19.4% of all children in the Palm Beach County live in households whose income is below the poverty level? While children, in general, are among the most vulnerable members of our society, those living in poverty are even more vulnerable. That is why children’s health care is a high priority for your Charities Foundation…
Palm Beach Illustrated is a celebration of the Palm Beach lifestyle, providing coverage of intriguing personalities, high fashion, fine dining, the trademark social scene, exquisite interiors, culture and the arts, and international travel since 1952. Recently the magazine provided a page spread highlighting the BallenIsles 2017 charity event “Around the World in Eight Days,” featuring…
by Mark Hopkinson BallenIsles Charities Foundation (BICF), the Palm Beach Gardens 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission of “Making a Difference” in the community, has awarded $500,000 in financial grants to 42 local nonprofits and civic organizations. The donations surpass its previous fundraising efforts and bring the foundation’s total charitable contributions since its inaugural fundraiser…