The REALTORS® Community Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR), will accept grant applications from qualifying Ada and Gem County nonprofits for its annual competitive grant cycle until Sunday, September 30, 2018. In 2017, the REALTORS® Community Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $30,000.
The mission of the REALTORS® Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the Boise region through housing-related projects and grants. The two largest fundraisers include the Give-Back Golf Tournament and online auction. Funds for grants are raised throughout the year by BRR members — local real estate professionals giving back to our community.
“The REALTORS® Community Foundation is thrilled to be able to offer grants to local organizations that are addressing housing-related and neighborhood needs,” said Kim Daley, 2018 REALTORS® Community Foundation President. “We set some lofty fundraising goals for 2018 and I’m pleased to say we’re on track to give away even more than we did last year in grant money.”
Since its inception in 1995, the BRR Foundation has provided over $1.7 million in grants to qualifying nonprofit organizations. Past grant recipients include Boise Fire Fighters Local 149, Boise Rescue Mission, Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity, Charitable Assistance To Community’s Homeless (CATCH), Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Centers, Good Samaritan League, Jesse Tree, LEAP Charities, Inc., Life’s Kitchen, NeighborWorks®, The Salvation Army, Women’s & Children’s Alliance, and the West Ada School District High School + Homeless = Success program. The REALTOR® Community Foundation also offers a matching gifts program for member contributions to local nonprofits and administers community impact grants on a quarterly basis.
Find the grant application and learn more about the criteria for consideration at boirealtors.com/annual-grants.
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Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR) is a 501(c)6 trade association, representing real estate professionals throughout the Boise region. Established in 1920, BRR is the largest local REALTOR® association in the state of Idaho, helping members achieve real estate success through ethics, professionalism, and connections. BRR has two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Intermountain MLS (IMLS) and the REALTORS® Community Foundation.
