Accountability Statement
The Battle Creek Community Foundation is fully accountable to the donors and citizens of this community. We invite you to contact us to obtain any further information that may be useful to you.
Our records, with the exception of specific donor gift information, are public and we are pleased to provide you with more detailed information regarding our operations. An independent audit is completed each year and the operations of the Battle Creek Community Foundation are governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees made up of community members.
We are guided by a diverse Board of Trustees who serve with integrity and accountability.
Explore our key governance policies:
Audited Financial Statements
Investment & Spending Policy
BCCF - June 30, 2025 Investment Summary
IRS Form 990 2022
IRS Form 990 2023
Battle Creek Community Foundation is Confirmed in Compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.
The National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® accreditation program provides “Best Practices” guidelines, designed to assure donors and their advisors of consistent performance in our operations, as well as cooperation with other community foundations in any joint marketing and donor development efforts. These principles are minimum standards and are in addition to the requirements imposed upon community foundations under state and federal law. Best practices categories include governance, administration & finance, asset development, grantmaking, communications, and the Foundation’s role as a convener and leader (community leadership initiatives).
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