About Us

History, Vision & Mission, Character Education Program, Officers & Board of Directors, Committees, FAQ

The B.C.C.U. #2 Academic Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization led by an all volunteer board. We seek sources of private funding to support this mission. We are dedicated to enriching the educational experience of our children through the advancement of relationships, partnerships, membership and stewardship.

History, Vision & Mission

In the late 1980s, the finances of the B.C.C.U. #2 School District were stressed, much like in today’s economy. Key community members who valued the importance of a quality education identified the need to support our District beyond the District’s budget capabilities and thereby, the idea of the B.C.C.U. #2 Academic Foundation was formed.

It took many individuals’ time, dedication, and expertise to create the Foundation. But it was the efforts of life-long Bond County resident, Fred Baumberger, which garnered the initial ten pledges of $1,000 each from “The Grandparents Club” that gave the Foundation life! It was with this money that the Foundation’s Endowment Fund originated. Thanks to generous supporters, today’s Endowment Fund balance is over $74,000!

It was Mr. Baumberger’s and the other Foundation organizers’ wish that the Endowment Fund monies not be spent but to be conservatively invested while allowing for any income generated from the Fund to be used for the mission of the Foundation.

It was 1990 when the B.C.C.U. #2 Academic Foundation was officially organized. Today the Foundation continues to support the District’s objective of providing a quality education to B.C.C.U. #2 students by:

  • Awarding of Teacher Grants with membership dues and direct charitable contributions;
  • Administering college and aviation Scholarships with memorial gifts;
  • Supporting Character Education with Endowment Fund earnings.

Character Education Program Support

The B.C.C.U. #2 Academic Foundation supports the efforts of the B.C.C.U. #2 Character Education Program. This program is dedicated to “building character for life” by teaching, modeling, and affirming positive character development throughout our School District and community. The Program’s Board of Directors, who are separate from the Academic Foundation’s, determines how funds will be used.

Recent year’s funds were equally distributed to all District schools and used for approved Character Education materials and projects including the purchase of a “Buddy Bench”, an anti-bullying bench designed to help children develop friendships.

Our Future

Aside from your generous annual membership and gifts, we encourage you to consider two additional paths of giving that will help to insure the future of the B.C.C.U. #2 Academic Foundation:

  1. Establish an annual Teacher Grant Scholarship in memory or honor of a loved one. Annual Teacher Grant Scholarships can be designed to benefit specific areas of interest or learning centers.
  2. Leave a legacy with a planned gift through estate planning.

If you are interested in discussing either of these options, please contact the B.C.C.U. #2 Unit Office at 618-664-0170. They will put you in contact with a Foundation officer.



Academic Foundation Officers & Board Of Directors

  • Chance Vohlken ~ President
  • Carley Swalley ~ Vice-President
  • Bill Walker ~ Secretary
  • Nicholas Suess ~ Treasurer
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  • Ryan Mifflin
  • Cati Barth
  • Bryan Marcoot
  • Dusty Bauer
  • David Brooks
  • Jace Keaster

Ex-Officio Members

  • Wes Olson ~ Superintendent
  • Susan Corbus ~ Greenville Jr. High School
  • Lauren Vohlken ~ Greenville Elementary
  • Kara Harris ~ Greenville Elementary Principal

Committees

Coming Soon!


Frequently Asked Questions

Coming Soon!

Supporting Educational Opportunities is Tax Deductible!

B.C.C.U. #2 Academic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization as determined by the IRS. Contributions are tax deductible.