Addressing the unmet needs of the community
The purpose of the Barrington Area Community Foundation is to establish a permanent, long-term fund for the betterment of the community. The Foundation will use the annual proceeds to support initiatives that benefit the community and maintain our quality of life. Photo courtesy of Quintessential Barrington BACF announces 2020 Virtual Grant Workshop available November 12th, 2020. Read more… Each grant recipient demonstrated it was reaching an unserved group of local citizens with a program that did not duplicate other community charities. All grants are audited and reported to the community. The Foundation will not grant to organizations that are largely tax-supported. The Barrington Area Community Foundation net assets are currently over $7 million.
Our Purpose
Virtual Grant Workshop Announced
Grants
Current Net Assets – 2020
BACF Purpose
To establish a permanent, long-term fund for the betterment of the community.
The Foundation will use the annual proceeds to support initiatives that benefit the community and maintain our quality of life.
2020 Grant Recipients
BARRINGTON AREA CONSERVATION TRUST
BARRINGTON AREA COUNCIL ON AGING (BACOA)
BARRINGTON AREA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
BARRINGTON CHILDREN’S CHOIR
BARRINGTON DANCE ENSEMBLE
BARRINGTON GIVING DAY
BARRINGTON YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES (BYFS)
BARRINGTON’S WHITE HOUSE – 2 PROJECTS
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF DUNDEE TOWNSHIP
BREAKFAST ROTARY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FOR BARRINGTON BREAKFAST ROTARY
THE BUILD TEAM
CENTER FOR ENRICHED LIVING
CITIZENS FOR CONSERVATION
THE CRYSTAL LAKE STRIKERS DRUMLINE INC NFP
FLINT CREEK/SPRING CREEK WATERSHEDS PARTNERSHIP
GREENCASTLE OF BARRINGTON AN EMBRACE LIVING COMMUNITY
HOPE’S IN NFP
JUDSON UNIVERSITY – A BAPTIST INSTITUTION
KALEIDOSCOPE SCHOOL OF FINE ART, INC.
MUSIC BLOCKS
NEUROBALANCE
PATHWAY TO ADVENTURE COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
RAHAB’S DAUGHTERS
SAMARITAN COUNSELING CENTER OF THE NORTHWEST SUBURBS
SMART FARM OF BARRINGTON
SOUL HARBOUR RANCH ANIMAL THERAPY PROGRAM
WINGS PROGRAM, INC.
Best Use of Volunteers: SOUL HARBOUR RANCH ANIMAL THERAPY PROGRAM
2020 Virtual Grant Workshop
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Grant Workshop | Thursday, November 12, 2020 | Click here on or after November 12, 2020 to view this video. |
| Applications Open | Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | |
| Grant Applications Deadline | Friday, January 22, 2021 | 2021 Grant Application submission has closed |
| Grant Primary Interviews | February 2021 | Primary Interviews |
| Grant Second Interviews | March 2021 | TBD |
| Grant Awards Breakfast | April 2021 | TBD |
Two Ways To Donate
Donate Online
After completing the online donation form, you will be directed to a secure Paypal processing form to enter your credit card information. Donate to BACF online.
Donate By Mail
BACF Mail-in Donation Form
BACF, 18-5 East Dundee Rd., Suite 300
Barrington, IL 60010.
