Celebrate CBF
Welcome to Celebrate CBF, where you can stay updated on all of the latest foundation news and events. Our most recent posts are below and you can view our older posts by selecting a year from the drop-down menu. Join us on this inspiring journey of positive change.
Happy Holidays from CBF!
Happy Holidays from all of us at CBF! As we celebrate this festive season, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and share our complete…
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Donor Spotlight: Bernie Martin
On February 24, 1957, the world became a better place when Bernie Martin was born. He was raised in Ellensburg and graduated with honors from Ellensburg High School in 1975 where he...
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Gathered in Gratitude raises $30,000!
What a way to say hello to the holiday season with a gathering with excellent food, fantastic entertainment, generous donations, and amazing…
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A Curtain Call for Annie
CBF had an entertaining afternoon enjoying Annie at Masquers Theater in Soap Lake. Thank you to our Foundation family for joining us and a big round of applause to ...
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18 Million in Charitable Assets
The Columbia Basin Foundation is thrilled to announce we reached $18 Million in managed assets on October 1. Our CBF Team is thankful for the continued support for…
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Donor Spotlight: Glen & Viola Bennett
On October 5, 1926, Viola C. Hussey was born in Danvers, Massachusetts. She spent her formative years in the New England farming community, graduating from…
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September Snapshot
As we say goodbye to September, CBF wants to showcase the excellent events we have attended and supported during the last month. We partnered and raised awareness for…
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Donor Spotlight: Wayne L. Bartelheimer
With a love for running and competing in triathlons, Wayne L. Bartelheimer spent many days of his life training to compete in races. Before crossing the finish line…
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Donor Spotlight: Edward & Victoria Tyler
On August 26, 1934, Edward Gordon Tyler was born in Seattle, Washington. He grew up in the heart of Seattle playing in Madison Park, swimming in Lake…
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Grant Awarded to Autism Support Group of Grant County
Friday at the Foundation…CBF awarded $2,000 to the Autism Support Group of Grant County to assist them with their walk and programs. Their annual Autism Awareness Walk…
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Donor Spotlight: Bill & Wilma DeLeeuw
One week after Wilma Tjoekler graduated from Lynden Christian High School, she married Bill DeLeeuw on June 4, 1954, at the Christian Reformed Church in…
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2024 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the 2024 CBF scholarship recipients!
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Intern Noah Sandberg’s Farewell
Hello, Noah Sandberg here. As my internship at the Columbia Basin Foundation comes to a close, I am grateful for the personal, professional, and academic growth...
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ARFS Receives Community Grant
Dave Helvey of ARFS was happy to receive a CBF Community Grant this spring to assist their organization with spay/neuter clinics…
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CBF in 2024
Thank you donors and community members for believing in your community foundation and establishing scholarship funds. $215,000 will be awarded to…
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Ephrata High Class of 1954 70th Reunion
This week the Ephrata High School Class of 1954 came ‘home’ for their 70th Class Reunion. CBF hosted a reunion lunch before the classmates presented…
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2024 CBF Intern: Kyra Kaler
We are thrilled to introduce Kyra Kaler, our newest intern at the Columbia Basin Foundation (CBF). Kyra's journey into community service began with a …
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Donor Spotlight: Dave Middleton
In the heart of Ephrata, Washington, a vibrant community leader’s life and legacy is celebrated each spring through a scholarship honoring Dave Middleton, a beloved…
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Adopt a Highway
The Columbia Basin Foundation and Ephrata Rotary partnered and put together a litter crew! Together, we are making a difference! At CBF, we know …
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Donor Spotlight: Barbara Cherf
The Barbara Cherf Memorial Scholarship stands as a heartfelt tribute to Barbara Cherf, a nurse whose professional and personal life was deeply rooted in…
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Donor Spotlight: Bill Thornton & Ardell Filip
In 2015 Bill Thornton and Ardell Filip established a CBF fund. Their fund was the beginning of their estate-planning process. Over the years, they have…
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2023 CBF Annual Report
Take a look at our 2023 Annual Report! As you peruse this annual report, you’ll see that our work touches lives, makes an impact and creates pathways for…
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CBF is Seeking 2024 Partnerships
Do you value the work that CBF is accomplishing? Please consider partnering with us this year to enrich people and programs in our communities. We need our…
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