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.
Donor Spotlight: Herb Fackenthall
When Herb Fackenthall established his first charitable fund with the Columbia Basin Foundation in the late 90s, he was making a philanthropic decision that will…
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CBF is Seeking 2025 Partnerships
Do you value the work that CBF is accomplishing? Please consider partnering with us this year to enrich people and programs in our…
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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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