As the largest and oldest philanthropic institution in the region, the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) is uniquely positioned to support the long-term strategic development of Borrego Valley. In Spring 2025, BVEF awarded a total of $98,162.52 in grants to local nonprofit organizations in Borrego Springs, funding initiatives that provide meaningful benefits to our community. […]

The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund is searching for a Chief Executive Officer to provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to advance BVEF’s mission.  To be sent the position description and instructions on how to apply please email jdionbvef@gmail.com Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund is an equal opportunity […]

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The BVEF is pleased to support the Borrego Springs Community Concert Association.  We applaud the success of their first concert last week and their Children’s Special Interactive Field Trip. Reports are that “the kids were enthralled”. For more information follow this link: Bringing Music to Borrego Springs Kids

The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) is now accepting proposals from community groups in Borrego Springs for grants of $10,000 or less for its 2025 grant cycle. The BVEF expects to disburse grants to the community by March 15th, 2025. Proposals can relate to either healthcare or non-healthcare community needs. Both program and capital costs […]

Borrego Springs, October 17, 2024 – The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) announced today it is donating $20,000 to the Children’s Center, which is operated under the non-profit umbrella of the Borrego Springs Youth and Seniors Center. The funds for this gift come from the operations of the Frugal Coyote Thrift Store, which was donated […]

The Borrego Springs Community Resource Center (CRC) is approaching its one-year anniversary and is busier thanever. One year ago, in April 2023, the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) announced the newly incorporated CRC, a 501(c)(3) non-profit California corporation, received its IRS Letter of Determination confirming its tax-exempt status. The CRC took shape in the early days of the pandemic as a collaboration among several Borrego Springs residents. Anne and Jim Wermers, […]

BVEF Supports Borrego Medical Clinic Borrego Springs, March 30, 2024 – The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) announced today a $58,000 grant to DAP Health, the new owner of the Borrego Medical Clinic. The grant is restricted to serve the Borrego community and will be used for conducting a community health survey of Borrego Springs […]

Borrego Valley Endowment Fund Celebrates largest charitable donation in Borrego History Borrego Springs, Feb. 2, 2024 – Anne and Jim Wermers were center stage and under the spotlights at a champagne reception hosted by the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) for the largest single charitable donation in Borrego Springs’ history.  More than 100 members of the […]