On June 29, 2025, the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund was honored to receive an Award of Appreciation from the Honorary Mayor of Borrego Springs, Daniel Wright. The award was presented “in appreciation of your exceptional service to Borrego Valley.” We are truly grateful to be recognized with this meaningful award. Borrego Springs is a special community where the […]

The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) honored seven local nonprofit organizations at its annual Grant Awards Luncheon, held Friday, April 18, at The Palms at Indian Head. The event recognized the vital contributions these groups make to the community and celebrated the awarding of more than $98,000 in grant funding for 2025. Since its founding […]

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, […]