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CBCF Finance Director Alyssa Monette Named 2026 TXCPA Rising Star Coastal Bend Community Foundation is proud to congratulate Finance Director Alyssa Monette on being recognized as a 2026 Rising Star by the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA). The...

Coastal Bend Community Foundation Announces 2026 Endowment Matching Grant Recipients   Coastal Bend Community Foundation (CBCF) announces the recipients of the 2026 Endowment Matching Grant program, continuing an initiative designed to strengthen long-term charitable...

Bend Magazine’s 2026 Local’s List named Coastal Bend Day of Giving Best Annual Fundraiser, honoring a community-driven tradition that has raised more than $41 million for local nonprofits.

Students, families, donors, and community leaders gathered at Coastal Bend Community Foundation’s annual Scholarship Brunch to celebrate more than $700,000 in scholarships awarded for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Building on the success of its inaugural program, Coastal Bend Community Foundation has approved $300,000 in matching funds to help grow permanent endowments serving the Coastal Bend.

Coastal Bend Community Foundation earns national reaccreditation, reflecting strong governance, stewardship, and community impact in South Texas.

Coastal Bend Community Foundation’s 2025 Annual Report highlights more than $11 million in grants and scholarships supporting 818 initiatives across the Coastal Bend, along with the continued growth of Coastal Bend Day of Giving and long-term investment in community impact.

Coastal Bend Day of Giving 2025 brought together 8,486 donors to raise more than $4.5 million for 63 nonprofits, marking a record-breaking year of generosity and community impact across the Coastal Bend.

The Fall 2025 newsletter from Coastal Bend Community Foundation features updates on Coastal Bend Day of Giving, scholarship recipients, and resources that support community impact across the Coastal Bend.

Coastal Bend Community Foundation supports Kerrville flood relief efforts in the Texas Hill Country through trusted partners, reinforcing the role of community foundations in disaster response and recovery.