BEF was honored to be a part of the Shop to Support campaign for the second time this fall, where Columbia generously donated 10% of shopping pass sales to BEF. In an impressive collaborative effort, money raised from BEF supporter purchases totaled $21,058 and will go towards Kids Count Grants for after school and summer programs in Beaverton schools.
A $5,000 grant from the Cultural Coalition of Washington County in association with the Oregon Cultural Trust will provide art supplies to help seniors at every high school prepare submissions to an upcoming juried art competition, the 36th Annual Herzog-Meier Senior Art Scholarship Show.
The exhibit will run April 21-27 and feature more than 200 art submissions. One scholarship will be awarded per school, with all participants being celebrated at a reception on Wednesday, April 24 at the Herzog-Meier Auto Center Showroom (4275 SW 139th Way) in Beaverton.
“These awards are two examples of how our community comes together to give Beaverton’s students an opportunity to reach their full potential,” said Kristine Baggett. “From institutional donors to local businesses and individuals who shopped for Beaverton schools, every level of support makes an impact.”
Since 2003, donations to the Cultural Trust have generated more than $27 million in grants to more than 1,000 arts, heritage and humanities programs and 2,500 projects through the Cultural Coalitions that serve every county and federally recognized tribe in Oregon.
By donating to BEF, you become eligible for Oregon’s Cultural Tax Credit, making it possible for you to support cultural activities with your state taxes. This tax credit is in addition to the deduction you got for your initial gift. Check their website for details.
Learn more about BEF’s impact in our 2022-2023 Impact Report.