Thank you, Coastal Bend!

CBCF 9 News 9 Thank you, Coastal Bend!

The sixth Coastal Bend Day of Giving, held Tuesday, November 18, 2014, was an unqualified success, raising $1.5 million to benefit 35 local charities!

Thank you to the 18 donors who led the day, providing $560,000 in matching funds to inspire Coastal Bend residents to give generously. Residents responded overwhelmingly to the benefit of their friends and neighbors, as well, with all charities making or approaching the match. Coastal Bend Community Foundation is proud to be a part of and administrator for this event, which truly contributes to improving the quality of life in the Coastal Bend!

For more detailed information on the results of the 2014 Coastal Bend Day of Giving, please click the following link:

2014 CBDoG Results – Press Release

MISSION AND VISION

The Mission of the Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the Coastal Bend by building community endowment and addressing social, educational, environmental, and cultural needs through the awarding of grants and scholarships.

The Foundation’s Vision is to provide the Coastal Bend with:

  • Efficient gift options to meet donors’ charitable wishes
  • Effective grants to charitable organizations and scholarships to students
  • Ethical leadership to promote and enhance area philanthropy

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