BC3 Education Foundation
The BC3 Education Foundation is the nonprofit fundraising partner of Butler County Community College. We connect donors, alumni, and community partners to opportunities that directly support student achievement and advance the College’s mission.
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View Upcoming EventsThe 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.
Education Foundation Mission & Vision
The BC3 Education Foundation creates and enhances relationships with the community and former students in an effort to support the College and enhance programs for future generations.
Mission Statement
The Butler County Community College Education Foundation enhances the experiences of BC3 students by providing resources to support the College's mission. As the private fundraising arm of the College, the Foundation is the driving force that links the community, students, alumni, businesses, organizations and foundations to an environment of innovation, energy, creativity and accomplishment.
Vision Statement
The Butler County Community College Education Foundation removes financial barriers to enable the College to fulfill its mission.
What We Do
The Foundation seeks and manages private gifts to support the College with student scholarships, equipment purchases, faculty enhancement awards, and grants for capital and program improvements.
Foundation Board of Directors
Tony Shakely
Chair
Nancy Hunter Mycka
Jay Shaffer
Secretary
Gary Rauschenberger
Treasurer
Carol Achezinski
Vice-Chair
Bill Bellis
Cathy Bronder
Kelly Giles
Jeannie Gilkey
Cathy Glasgow
Vicki Hinterberger
Robert Hovanec
David C. Huseman
Peter Kupas
Chris Lunn
Financials
Form 990 - download a printer friendly copy
- Form 990 - 2023 (pdf)
- Form 990 - 2022 (pdf)
- Form 990 - 2021 (pdf)
- Form 990 - 2020 (pdf)
- Form 990 - 2019 (pdf)
- Form 990 - 2018 (pdf)
- Form 990 - 2017 (pdf)
- Form 990 - 2016 (pdf)
- Form 990 - 2015 (pdf)
- Form 990 - 2014 (pdf)
- Form 990 - 2013 (pdf)
- Form 990 - 2012 (pdf)
- Form 990 - 2011 (pdf)
- Form 990 - 2010 (pdf)
- Form 990 - 2009 (pdf)
The BC3 Education Foundation is an approved Educational Improvement Organization under the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. Since 2012 the Foundation has received more than $800,000 in contributions from businesses that participate in the EITC program. These contributions benefit students in the BC3 College Within the High School Program and the BC3 Center for Economic Education. More than 799 students in five counties in the western Pennsylvania region benefited from these programs.