Bertha E. (Betty) Bogaert was a long-time resident of Westfield who died at the age of 94 on May 12, 2016. Consistent with her philanthropic interests, Betty chose to leave 100% of her residuary estate to the Westfield Foundation. This phenomenal bequest, amounting to over $7.5 million was used to create the Bertha E. Bogaert Fund.
FUND FOCUS
The Bertha E. Bogaert Fund is used to support larger, major projects serving the Westfield community and its neighbors.
If your project meets the criteria listed below, please email: info@thewestfieldfoundation.org for next steps.
REQUEST NEXT STEPSAll proposals from non-profit organizations and institutions that show promise of making a significant contribution to the welfare of the community and its citizens are given careful consideration.
The Bogaert Grant Fund is supportive of 501(c)3 organizations and other tax-exempt organizations that seek funding from other sources and demonstrate the ability to continue programs and projects after the Foundation grant expires.
In addition to adherence to the Foundation’s grant criteria, Bogaert Grant requests are evaluated on their plans for implementation and completion.
The Bogaert Grant Fund favors awarding grants for community needs not capable of being met from other sources and does not fund repetitive or ongoing programs and projects.
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