2023: Grants totaling $170,000 were awarded to the 34 organizations listed below:

Amabile Choir of Bainbridge: A season’s worth of choir concert music for their music library.

Assistance Dogs Northwest: Assistance dog training and agility equipment.

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network: Serger sewing machine.

Bainbridge Island Child Care Centers: Partial funding of outdoor lighting upgrades.

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum: Large anti-glare blinds for the museum lobby.

Bainbridge Island Rowing: Partial funding of a coaching launch boat.

Bainbridge Island Saddle Club: Partial funding of restroom upgrades.

Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center: Partial funding of a bus hybrid-electric drivetrain upgrade.

Bainbridge Island Water Polo Club: A mini-wireless water polo scoreboard.

Bainbridge Performing Arts: Partial funding of an Assistive Listening System at the new BPA Buxton Center.

Bainbridge Schools Foundation: Two “DipJar” wireless devices for receipt of credit card donations.

Bainbridge Youth Services: New computers.

Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island: A large commercial grade all-purpose table.

Friends of Bainbridge Island High School Sailing: Partial funding of a double-handed sailboat.

Friends of the Farms: Partial funding of accessible pathways at the Morales Farm’s new tiny houses.

Helpline House: A large two-door freezer.

Housing Resources Board: Replacement heating/HVAC equipment at HRB housing.

Island Volunteer Caregivers: Computer equipment upgrades.

IslandWood: Field research equipment.

Kids Discovery Museum: Computer, monitor, and printer upgrades.

KidVantage: 60 car seats for babies and young children.

Kitsap Humane Society: Partial funding of an animal control vehicle.

Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center: Office security cameras and sensors.

Knights Community Hospital Equipment Lend Program: One industrial steam cleaner.

Marge Williams Center: Partial funding of new roof solar panel upgrades.

North Kitsap Fishline: Partial funding of the front door replacement project at the food bank annex.

Odyssey Parent Teacher Organization: Partial funding of playground improvements planned at the Odyssey School.

Ovation! Musical Theatre Bainbridge: A music pedal and twelve music stands.

Peacock Family Services: Playground fencing and shade/rain coverings.

Scarlet Road: Partial funding of custom cabinetry for program supplies.

St. Vincent de Paul: Partial funding of computer equipment upgrades, furniture, flooring, and chairs at the Stella Maris Center.

Vitalize Kitsap: Program accessibility and sensory regulation equipment, and computer equipment upgrades.

West Sound Treatment Center: Two vocational training workstations.

YWCA of Kitsap County: Partial funding of a new roof at the YWCA Community Center, the hub of all their domestic violence programs and services.

2022: Grants totaling $86,590 were awarded to the 23 organizations listed below:

Assistance Dogs Northwest: Furniture, room dividers and equipment.

Bainbridge Chorale: Laptop computer and case.

Bainbridge Football Boosters: Mobile field treatment table and two canopies.

Bainbridge Island Child Care Centers: State-required fencing upgrades.

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum: Three laptop computers.

Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center: Refurbished computers.

Bainbridge Island Theater Ensemble: Portable theater lighting.

Bainbridge Island Water Polo Club: Recording/editing hardware and software.

Bainbridge Performing Arts: Performance live streaming equipment.

Bainbridge Prepares: Partial funding of an emergency preparedness trailer.

Bainbridge Youth Services: Outdoor deck furnishings.

Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island: Interior security camera system.

Early Life Speech & Language: Computer and software.

Eastside Baby Corner: 75 infant car seats.

First Years Children’s Center: Classroom interior upgrades.

Friends of BHS Sailing: Partial funding of two new Zim C420 boats.

Friends of the Farm: Outdoor shed and maintenance/gardening tools.

Housing Resources Bainbridge: Office computer, equipment and furniture.

Island Volunteer Caregivers: Office expansion and renovation.

Kitsap Humane Society: Surgery and Veterinary treatment equipment.

Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center: Three laptop computers.

Kitsap Regional Library Foundation: Backpacks and books.

West Sound Chorus: Used stage projector.

In 2021, funds were diverted from our Community Grants Program to COVID-specific needs in the community.

2020: Grants totaling $90,874 were awarded to the 19 organizations listed below:

American Legion: New roof.

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum: Video equipment, camera tablets, guide software.

Bainbridge Island Land Trust: Tires for maintenance truck.

Bainbridge Island School District 303: Commercial lawnmower.

Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation: Plastic totes, tables, and sensory items.

Bainbridge Wrestling Club: Wrestling mats.

Bainbridge Youth Services: Office signage and sound management equipment.

Boy Scout Troop 1496: Tailer and four canoes.

Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island: On-site vegetable garden.

Eagle Harbor High School PSTO: Eight microscopes for science room.

Eastside Baby Center: Car seats.

Housing Resources Board: Two computers and updated phone system.

Kids Discovery Museum: Art Room and Office cabinetry and storage.

Kids in Concert: Instrument cases.

Kidzz Helping Kidzz: Toys for hospitalized children.

Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center: Soundproofing panels, scanners, monitors and TV.

2019: Grants totaling $152,654 were awarded to the 27 organizations listed below:

Arts and Humanities Bainbridge: Computer and Currents Online support.

Bainbridge Chorale: Purchase vocal score of Brahms German Requiem.

Bainbridge Community Tennis Association: Benches for BHS tennis courts.

Bainbridge Island Child Care Centers: Covered play area for school-aged programs.

Bainbridge Island Land Trust: Utility trailer with magnetic locator and power equipment.

Bainbridge Island Little League: Path and landscaping around monument and batting cage.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District: Gymnastics pommel horse and parallel bar matting system.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District: Sailboats for Outdoor Program.

Bainbridge Island Rowing: MAAS double sculling shell.

Bainbridge Island School District 303: New tables and chairs for Library at Woodward School.

Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center: Bus wheelchair ramp and safety improvements.

Bainbridge Performing Arts: New lighting control system.

Bainbridge Schools Foundation: Custom-made marimba for Sakai band.

Bainbridge Youth Services: Chrome books, monitor, and printer.

Battle Point Astronomical Association: Childhood robotics and computer science curriculum.

Bloedel Reserve: 20,000-gallon water storage tank.

Boy Scout Troop 1565: New fiberglass canoes.

Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island: Prep sinks for kitchen upgrade.

Friends of the Farms: Computer, software and printer.

Friends of Fort Ward: Banquet tables and chairs.

Helpline House: ADA building access ramp.

Housing Resources Board: iPad, moisture meter, infrared thermometer, borescope inspection cam, and thermo-hygrometers.

Island Time Activities: Computers, software, printer, locking file cabinet, and desk chair.

Kids Discovery Museum: Desks, computer and office improvements.

Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center: Whiteboard, printer, large folding table, and roll-up sign.

Odyssey Parent Teacher Organization: Reading spaces furniture and reading loft materials.

PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap: Remodeling of Pleasant Beach adoption center pet area.

2018: Grants totaling $159,403 were awarded to the 36 organizations listed below:

Arts & Humanities Bainbridge: Office computer and printer.

Bainbridge Arts & Crafts: Mobile, rolling art panels.

Bainbridge Cheer Team Boosters: Tumbling mats and rolling cart.

Bainbridge Chorale: Performance attire and music binders.

Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce: Telephone and communication platform equipment.

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum: New computers and software.

Bainbridge Island Land Trust: GPS/GIS technology modernization.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: Technology package for three locations.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: Pace clock upgrade for the Aquatic Center.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: Teen Program facility equipment: table tennis, air hockey table, and furniture.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: Multisport adventure trailer.

Bainbridge Island School District 303: Floor cleaning scrubber.

Bainbridge Island Water Polo Club: Game caps, balls, ball bin, and weight belts.

Bainbridge Schools Foundation: Water distiller for science laboratory.

Bainbridge Special Needs Foundation: Furniture, games and computers.

Bainbridge Youth Services: Two Chromebooks.

BHS Instrumental Music Boosters: Band equipment: keyboard, speakers, percussion field rack, and mixer cart.

BI Masonic Center: Emergency shelter equipment – two defibrillators and push- button doors.

BI Senior Community Center: Visual presentation equipment: projector, long lens, screen, blackout blinds.

Bloedel Reserve: Truck with windshield and canopy.

Boy Scout Troop 1496: Utility trailer.

Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island: Soundproofing at the BI club.

Bainbridge Performing Arts: Building exterior repainting.

Empact Northwest: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) and weatherproofed tablet.

Friends of the Farms: Restoration of Picker Cabin at Historic Suyematsu Farmstead.

Helpline House: Information technology.

Housing Resources Bainbridge: Updated computers for staff.

Kids Discovery Museum: Technology and safety upgrades.

Kids in Concert: New and used instruments.

Kitsap Humane Society: Surgical area lighting.

Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center: TV, Blu-ray DVD player, folding chairs, two desktop scanners, two public access computers, and one printer.

North Kitsap Fishline: Generator for Healthy Foods Market and Comprehensive Services Center.

Olympic College Music Program: Tuba.

One Call for All: Laptop, desk, laser printer, and desktop check copier.

PAWS of Bainbridge and North Kitsap: Remodeling Cattery laundry room.

West Sound Technology Association: Computer equipment.

2017: Grants totaling $119,390 were awarded to the 35 organizations listed below:

Arts & Humanities Bainbridge: Office computer.

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network: Chairs for new BARN facility.

Bainbridge Arts & Crafts: Office printer/copier.

Bainbridge Chorale: Reusable concert signage.

Bainbridge Cooperative Nursery School: Replace the schoolhouse roof (partial funding).

Bainbridge Football Boosters: Therapeutic whirlpool for Athletic Training Department.

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum: Large format printer.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: Building a self-contained restroom at Gazzam Lake Preserve (partial funding).

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: Balance beam for the Gymnastics Program (partial funding).

Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation: Auger/anchor system to construct boardwalks and bridges on Island trails (partial funding).

Bainbridge Island Rope Skippers: New uniforms, warm-ups and gear bags.

Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation: Household and technology equipment for daily living skills and recreation.

Bainbridge Performing Arts: Emergency Preparedness Equipment.

Bainbridge Schools Foundation: Equipment for Sakai’s daily Student Broadcast Program.

Bainbridge Youth Services: Projector and white board.

Coffee Oasis: Barista equipment for the new Kingston location.

EMPACT Northwest: 16 specialty urban rescue backpacks for new volunteer workforce.

Friends of BHS Sailing:  Sailboat trailer.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington: Day Camp storage trailer (partial funding).

Harrison Medical Center Foundation:  Equipment to connect EMS, Fire Department and hospitals to one health information exchange.

Horse Harbor Foundation: Replace gutters on arena building.

Island Neighbors: iPad and accessories, printer and projector for new office.

Island Time Activities: Used van for client activities (partial funding).

IslandWood: One set of trash/recycling/compost bins.

Kitsap Children’s Musical Theater: Spotlights for theater performances.

Kitsap County Coroner: Safe infant cribs for income-qualified families.

Kitsap Humane Society: Veterinary surgical equipment.

Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center: TV, DVD player, canopy and projector for outreach efforts.

Kitsap Regional Library: iPad minis and cases for Bainbridge Island Summer Learning Program.

Kitsap Sexual Assault Center: Computer and printer for Bainbridge Island staff.

Marge Williams Center: Solarization and energy efficiency upgrades (partial funding).

Montessori Country School: Appliances for new Community Building.

Olympic Performance Group: Used dance floor.

PAWS of Bainbridge and North Kitsap: Disaster preparedness equipment.

West Sound Wildlife Shelter: Enclosure for education owl exhibits.

2016: Grants totaling $117,904 were awarded to the 30 organizations listed below.

Association of Bainbridge Communities: Waterfront trailhead improvements.

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network: Table saw and joining system.

Bainbridge Arts & Crafts: Public address system for the gallery spaces.

Bainbridge Chorale: Performance dresses, blouses and neckties.

Bainbridge High School: Chromebooks and a storage cart for ‘Mobile Career Exploration’ services.

Bainbridge High School: Equipment for a new ‘Student Store’.

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum: Large format flat document and artifact scanning system.

Bainbridge Island Land Trust: Stewardship truck (partial funding).

Bainbridge Island Mountain Bike Club: Bike trailer, team race equipment, and support gear.

Bainbridge Island Water Polo Club: Shot clocks and controller for the new scoreboard.

Bainbridge Performing Arts: Assisted listening enhancements.

Bainbridge Youth Services: Donor database software.

Battle Point Astronomical Association: Educational materials for the BPAstro Kids Program.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: Kiln for Eagledale Pottery Studio.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: Self-contained restroom.

BI Senior Community Center: Storage shed for the Thrift Shop.

BI Special Needs Foundation: Technology and communications upgrades.

Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island: Kitchen equipment.

Friends of BHS Sailing: Sailboat replacement.

Friends of the Farms: Enhancements for the Harvest Fair.

Helpline House: New food preparation sink and faucet for the Food Bank.

Horse Harbor Foundation: Renovation of existing paddock system.

Housing Resources Bainbridge: Bicycle parking shelter for Island Home East Apartment Complex.

Kids Discovery Museum: Solar Powered Teaching Water Table.

Kitsap Children’s Musical Theater: New microphones for performances.

Kitsap County Coroner: Safe infant cribs for low-income families.

Kitsap Humane Society: Pet Adoption Outreach Van (partial funding).

Marge Williams Center: Conference room technology and furniture upgrade.

North Kitsap Trails Association: A resting bench between Winslow and High School Road.

Olympic College Foundation: Field and lab equipment for the Yama Project.

2015: Grants totaling $123,245 were awarded to the 23 organizations listed below.

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network: Classroom teaching tools.

Bainbridge Cooperative Nursery School: Replace old windows with new energy-efficient windows.

Bainbridge High School Football Boosters: Athlete safety equipment.

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum: Computers, monitors and software.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: Diving board ladder for the Don Nakata pool.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: New lighting for the sign at Rotary Centennial Park.

Bainbridge Island Rowing: New motor for one of their safety launches, and anti-exposure suits for each coach.

Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation: iPads and a printer.

Bainbridge Island Swim Club Boosters: A new scoreboard at the Aquatic Center.

Bainbridge Island Water Polo Club: Variety of swim club equipment needs.

Bainbridge Schools Foundation: Support to the Robotics Program.

Bainbridge Youth Services: Desktop office computers and tablet.

The Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island: Child-sized furniture (couches; tables; chairs).

EMPACT Northwest: Safety, communication and rescue equipment.

Friends of the Farms: Equipment for the Suyematsu Farm Historic Barn Restoration project.

Housing Resources Board: Expand the playground at Ferncliff Village.

Island Time Activities: iPads with special software, a printer and a laminator.

Kitsap Humane Society: New kitten housing units for the shelter’s lobby.

Lynwood Community Market: ‘Stump hops’ for the Schel Chelb Park/Playground.

Olympic College Foundation: Field and lab equipment for their 3-year archeological ‘Yama Project’.

Olympic Mountain Rescue: 13 new handheld radios for field communication.

OUT There Adventures: Sea kayak(s) and associated equipment.

PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap: New washer and dryer for the Cattery on Bainbridge Island.

Peacock Family Center: Upgrade their playground equipment.

2014: Grants totaling $127,960 were awarded to the 27 organizations listed below.

Bainbridge Arts and Humanities Council: Projector and sound system for use in their programs (and available to loan to other nonprofits as well).

Bainbridge Chorale: New office printer.

Bainbridge Cooperative Nursery School: Replace their ductless heating system.

Bainbridge High School: Downdraft sanding table for the vocational trades program.

Bainbridge Island Downtown Association: Holiday stars-and-scrolls lights.

Bainbridge Island Grange: Equipment to improve their theater stage.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: Build and install a sign display grid at Rotary Centennial Park.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: Two automatic door openers at the Aquatic Center.

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art: Equipment for their Education and Schools Programs.

Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestras: New musician chairs.

Bainbridge Performing Arts: Replace aging computers.

Bainbridge Public Library: Hearing loop system in their Community Room to improve listening clarity for individuals with hearing impairments.

Bainbridge Schools Foundation: Robotics equipment for four elementary schools.

Bainbridge Youth Services: Bookshelf and wide spectrum lights.

Battle Point Astronomical Association: Solar telescope.

BHS Instrumental Boosters: Replace their aging drum-line equipment.

Bloedel Reserve: Challenge grant to purchase a new pick-up truck.

Helpline House: Replace outdated computers.

Hope House: Replace the vinyl floor in their kitchen.

IslandWood: Beekeeping equipment for their Garden Classroom.

KiDiMu: Exhibits to help children learn about public safety and emergency preparedness.

Lynwood Community Market, in conjunction with BI Metro Parks & Recreation: Help equip a new playground at Schel Chelb Park.

Montessori Country School: Replace the flooring in classrooms at their elementary campus.

Smile Partners: New dental equipment and operatory improvements at their Senior Center dental clinic.

Sustainable Bainbridge: Radio production studio equipment.

Sustainable Bainbridge’s Student Conservation Corps: Tools and a canopy to be used when they eradicate invasive weeds in our parks.

West Sound Wildlife Shelter: Challenge grant to help purchase a rescue vehicle with an ambulance package.

2013: Grants totaling $96,114 were awarded to the 16 organizations listed below.

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN): New maker space equipment.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: Challenge grant to complete the restoration of the Hilltop Cabin.

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum: Replace the carpet in the museum’s library with hardwood flooring.

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art: Audio-visual equipment.

Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation: Replace flooring at the Stephens House.

Bainbridge Roller Hockey League: Challenge grant to install a permanent fencing system around the roller hockey rink at Battle Point Park.

Bainbridge Youth Services: Office furniture and technology to improve access by youth to a BYS counselor.

The Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island: Challenge grant to help purchase a 15-passenger mini-bus.

Friends of Bainbridge High School Sailing: New Flying Junior sailboat.

Friends of the Farms: New shed and barn upgrades at the Johnson Farm and Recreation Area.

Helpline House: Upgrades to their HVAC system.

Horse Harbor Foundation: Re-surface the riding arena and re-gravel the paddocks.

Island Music Guild: Purchase and install an electronic security system for their building.

Kitsap Children’s Musical Theater: Flooring for their rehearsal facility.

Kitsap Humane Society: Spay-neuter surgical instruments.

PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap: Cat enclosures for their new adoption facility at Pleasant Beach Village.

2011: Grants totaling $96,721 were awarded to the 17 organizations listed below.

Bainbridge Island High School: 2 lathes and a planer as part of a shop retrofit.

Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council: Community communication board near Winslow Mall.

Bainbridge Island Grange: Refurbishing of bathrooms and stairway.

Bainbridge Island Little League: 3 public address systems at Strawberry Hill Park.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: Balance beam equipment.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: Trail/Park improvements.

Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation: Tables, chairs and a printer for Stephens House.

Bainbridge Performing Arts: Replacement of the south end lobby doors.

Helpline House: Paving upper parking lot.

Hope House of Bainbridge Island: Replace insulation and duct work.

Island Music Center: Replace old carpet.

Peacock Family Center: Upgrade to HVAC system.

Sakai and Commodore Schools: Purchase of defibrillators.

Sportsman’s Club: Replacement of front porch on building.

West Sound Wildlife Shelter: Video monitoring and web-streaming system for flight cage.

Woodward Middle School: Expansion of garden area near the greenhouse.

2012: Grants totaling $103,339 were awarded to the 20 organizations listed below.

American Legion: Matching funds to purchase a new furnace.

Arts and Humanities Bainbridge: New computer equipment to improve efficiencies and better support their mission.

Bainbridge Chorale: Performance attire for the Young Singers (grades 4 – 8).

Bainbridge Island Lacrosse: Weighted canopies for sheltering volunteers and scorekeepers, year-round, during games.

Bainbridge Island Land Trust: Help renovate Prue’s House on the Hilltop addition to the Grand Forest. The house will be available for community meetings, after-school programs and other activities.

Bainbridge Performing Arts: Equipment and improvements to their educational annex.

Bainbridge Public Library: Furnishings as part of an overall remodel of their Teen Study and Program Room.

Bainbridge Island Rowing: Coach’s safety launch to improve rower safety.

BI Child Care Centers: New outdoor climbing structure for their children’s center.

BI Farmers Market: Credit card processing terminal, to accept Electronic Benefits Cards from individuals on the nutrition assistance program.

BI Special Needs Foundation: Build an access ramp to the Stephens House.

Friends of Bainbridge High School Sailing: Critical fleet maintenance equipment and materials.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District: Pommel horse for their boys’ competitive gymnastics team.

Hope House of Bainbridge Island: Desktop computer, two laptops and a printer.

Housing Resources Board: Upgrade ten bathrooms at ‘Island Home’, an affordable apartment complex for low-income families.

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers: Replacement parts for two computers.

Island Music Center: An audio-visual system.

Island Time Activities: A used mini-van to transport their clients to a variety of activities in the community.

KiDiMu: Sound system which incorporates the sounds of the community to their interactive permanent “Our Town” exhibit.

Ovation!: Portable dance floor for their rehearsal and classroom studio.