Long-time community benefactors, Anne and Jim Wermers, donated the Frugal Coyote Thrift Shop to the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) on January 1, 2023. Upon completion of an in-depth review, both the Wermers and the BVEF concluded this was the optimal way to ensure the Frugal Coyote would continue its charitable mission in Borrego Springs.  The […]

Borrego Valley Endowment Fund announces change in Executive Board Leadership J. David Garmon, MD elected Board President with Robert (Bob) Kelly serving as Immediate Past President and Trustee The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF), the non-profit community foundation for the Borrego Springs region, has transitioned to new Executive leadership with the election of J. David […]

Join your neighbors in Borrego Springs and other rural communities in supporting opposition to the placement of Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) in Borrego Springs. Opposition is being spearheaded by the Borrego Springs SVP Task Force. Check out our GoFundMe campaign: https://gofund.me/bf7908bf The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) has provided $25,000 in seed funding to help this […]

The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF) is pleased to announce that Melissa Stevens and Dr. Richard Fausel has joined our Board of Directors. They are both uniquely qualified to help further the mission of the BVEF to serve as a catalyst for philanthropic support to address Borrego’s most urgent and environmental needs. Says BVEF Vice […]

June 30, 2022 Borrego Springs School graduate Vanessa Rodarte will be starting a one-year internship on the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund Board of Directors. Vanessa brings a variety of background and experience to the Board. She is currently in her fourth year at San Diego State University, where she is majoring in kinesiology and is […]

Updated: May 16 We have you COVERED! The BVEF, through its contract with MERCY AIR, covers emergency medical air transportation costs for year round and seasonal residents Features of coverage with BVEF’s contract with Mercy Air: Mercy Air is owned by Air Methods Corporation (AMC) and claims are handled under their OMNIAdvantage membership program Note these company and product […]

(Borrego Springs, April 7, 2022) The Borrego Springs Fire Protection District’s paramedic services are of vital need for the health of our community and the safety of the estimated million people who visit the Borrego region each year. After the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund learned that the Fires District’s existing Heart Monitor / Defibrillators were […]

Dear Borrego Valley Endowment Fund, We want to take some time to thank the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund for sponsoring Drive Me To My Doctor. Your mileage reimbursement helps us very much. Every little bit helps. Again, Thank you   Sincerely, Chris Taglienti & Mary Heller

Updated: Oct 21, 2021 The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund launched a Community Needs Assessment Program, the first of its kind, in late September. All Borrego Springs philanthropic organizations were invited to participate in one of a series of outreach meetings, called “listening sessions” and conducted via Zoom. The response has been enthusiastic and productive. Borrego’s non-profits […]