About Us

About the Foundation

Bird City Century II Development Foundation (BCCII) was founded on December 17, 1985, with remaining funds from the Bird City centennial celebration earlier that year. The Foundation was organized for the betterment and benefit of the Bird City community and continues to function as such—enhancing and ensuring the quality of life for present and future generations.

In 2009, the Bird City Century II Development Foundation became the founding affiliate of Greaker Northwest Kansas Community Foundation (GNWKCF). An affiliate is a collection of community funds to increase philanthropic giving in a geographic area. Both endowed and non-endowed funds are developed to provide financial support to 501(c)(3) and other qualifying nonprofit organizations and for charitable purposes to benefit area residents.

On January 1, 2022, Bird City Century II Development Foundation transitioned to a Supporting Organization of GNWKCF after receiving their 509(a)(3) – a subsection of a 501(c)(3) – status change from the IRS.

Our Dream

A vital small town surrounded by prosperous farms

Our Mission

To provide the foundation for the revitalization of our community, and to support those activities that will help sustain and enhance the well-being of present and future generations of local residents.

Its key ingredients: to attract endowed assets, to put earnings from endowment to work in our community, to provide a philanthropic vehicle for donors in every walk of life, to serve as prudent steward of assets and to take visible, knowledgeable, compassionate though neutral leadership in ensuring a good life for each of our residents.

Our Constituents

The Bird City Century II Development Foundation is dedicated to serving present (including testamentary) donors and prospective donors as well as their professional advisers, community organizations, and the general community.

What BCCll ls Uniquely Positioned to Do Best

Build flexible endowments.
Sponsor a high level of donor involvement, when donors so desire.
Facilitate partnerships and connections between people and organizations with complementary missions and goals.
Provide an effective vehicle for part-time residents and former residents to participate as donors in meeting local needs and opportunities.
Make imaginative grants in support of positive change.
Act quickly to meet emerging needs and react swiftly in cases of emergency.
Elevate community's awareness of the value of giving and volunteering.
Serve as dispassionate though knowledgeable convener of conversations on significant community issues.

What BCCll Can Do Best

Managing an endowment is more than just funds. It’s about growing resources, giving grants, and supporting activities that bring people together. By doing this, we can tackle local challenges and show how philanthropy plays an important role in strengthening our community.