Bay Village Kiwanis Foundation

Dedicated to the Community

The mission of the Bay Village Kiwanis Foundation Inc is to support and augment the efforts of Kiwanis Club of Bay Village to provide for the general betterment of our community — especially for the education and intellectual and emotional health of its youth.

The Foundation proudly achieves this mission by providing scholarships to local students and funding Bay Village capital projects that improve the quality of life in our community.

Make an impact today

You can support our mission by making a tax deductible donation to the Foundation today. Donations can be made for a specific project if indicated.

To make a donation, please mail a check payable to Bay Village Kiwanis Foundation.

P.O. Box 40301, Bay Village, OH 44140

Questions? Email us!
bayvillagekiwanisfoundation@gmail.com

Organized in 1957

The Foundation was organized in 1957 as the Bay Youth Foundation and renamed In 1986 to the Bay Village Kiwanis Foundation.

Our History

The Bay Village Kiwanis Foundation was created to provide a source of funds for Kiwanis projects far into the future, from a fund source likely to continue to grow.

While social welfare organizations (clubs) are tax exempt, donations to them are not. Thus, charitable foundations allow tax deductible donations to be collected in support of the valuable work the Kiwanis Club performs to improve the lives of individuals locally and around the world. By doing so, donors can expect their gifts to continue to advance the purpose of the club far into the future.

What We’ve Done

Over the years, and thanks to generous past donations, Bay Village Kiwanis Foundation grants have supported:

The Rocket Association Field of Dreams
Bay High Courtyard - Rest & Relax
Normandy Playground Improvements
Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
Hoby Youth Leadership
Bay Village Education Foundation
Play-in-Bay Improvements

Bay Village United Methodist Church
Bay Village Library
Village Green
Normandy and Westerly Libraries
Clevertouch Electronic Boards
Bay High School Robotics

Interested in a Grant?

The Bay Village Kiwanis Foundation is primarily interested in supporting capital projects that improve the quality of life in the City of Bay Village and responsive to community needs. To be eligible, your organization must be located in or provide services to residents within the City of Bay Village and be classified as a 501(c)(3) charity.

If you are interested in a grant, please download our Grant Application form below.

Download Application

How You Can Help

Your contributions play a huge role in the success of our various initiatives. Here's how your donation can make an impact:

Improve Children’s Lives

The Foundation supports capital projects to improve quality of life for Bay Village children.

Creating Leders

The Foundation sponsors Service Leadership Programs, which help Bay Village students develop into future leaders.

Help grow our Foundation's endowment or corpus to safeguard our ability to provide grants and support for years to come.

Ensure Longevity

Long Term Community Benefit

The Foundation strengthens community bonds by supporting mid to large funding requests that yield long term benefits.

Current Officers and Board Members

Meet our team of Bay Village Kiwanis Foundation Officers and Board Members dedicated to ensuring the mission of the Foundation.

The trustees, elected by the Bay Village Kiwanis Club, have a fiduciary responsibility to carry out the purposes of the Foundation according to the articles of incorporation.

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