BC3 Education Foundation
The BC3 Education Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization established to support Butler County Community College. The Foundation acquires and manages private funds for the benefit of BC3.
About the Foundation
Chartered in 1985, the Butler County Community College Education Foundation serves as a vehicle for raising private funds to support BC3's mission, goals, activities and programs. The Foundation attributes its success to its generous donors and the strong leadership of its Board of Directors, composed of volunteer members and community leaders committed to BC3.
Support BC3
The BC3 Education Foundation is able to make a difference in the lives of our students thanks to the generosity of alumni, parents, community friends, private foundations and corporations.
Scholarships
BC3 scholarships are available to all students and majors! In the academic year 2022-2023, the BC3 Education Foundation awarded over $280,000 in scholarships to BC3 students.
Alumni Association
Established in 1997, the BC3 Alumni Association serves the college, alumni, current students, and the community by offering networking programs, services, and events.
Events & Campaigns
Every year the Foundation hosts events and campaigns to both raise funds and elevate the ways in which donor dollars create and sustain the programs, facilities, faculty, and services necessary to offer a well-rounded education to our students.
Foundation in the News
Curious about what's making headlines at the BC3 Education Foundation? Check out our news and events website for the latest stories.
30th Annual Golf Outing @ Olde Stonewall
Save the Date! | Friday, August 1, 2025
On the first Friday in August, the BC3 Education Foundation hosts an annual golf outing
that supports the #1 Community College in Pennsylvania. Over the past 28 years, over
$1.4 million has been raised to support BC3 students.
Meet the BC3 Education Foundation Staff
Mikayla Moretti
Interim Director of Fundraising and External Relations, BC3 Education Foundation
724.287.8711, ext. 8326
mikayla.moretti@bc3.edu
Sherry Atkison
Foundation Secretary
724.287.8711, ext. 8161
sherry.atkison@bc3.edu
Lynn Ismail
Assistant Director/Financial Manager, BC3 Education Foundation
724.287.8711, ext. 8420
lynn.ismail@bc3.edu
Bobbi Jo Cornetti
Development Coordinator
724.287.8711, ext. 8175
bobbi.cornetti@bc3.edu
Michael Beck
Event Specialist
724.287.8711, ext. 8359
michael.beck@bc3.edu
General Inquiries
Email the Education Foundation, and we will get back to you!
bc3foundation@bc3.edu