THE LEGACY FUND
Make a Lasting Difference for BVCS
3 John 1:4 “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
What is the Legacy Fund & Why is it Essential for BVCS?
The Legacy Fund is an Endowment Fund which will provide a source of long-term support for BVCS independent of tuition income. Many variables—the economy, state/federal regulations, pandemics, and enrollment fluctuations—can affect Christian school operations from year to year. A healthy endowment (The Legacy Fund) will deliver a steady income source that provides financial resources to supplement tuition income each year and ensure that BVCS remains on solid footing.
“This fund is essential to the future flourishing of BVCS. The Legacy Fund puts BVCS on the map as it relates to stability and excellence now and in the many years to come."
Michelle Mott, Superintendent, BVCS
What will the Legacy Fund be Used for? Who Oversees It?
The BVCS Legacy Fund will support three critical areas:
Scholarships for students whose family finances would not otherwise allow them to attend the school;
Staff compensation; and
Other educational purposes determined by the board to be in the best interest of enhancing and improving the school’s Christ-centered education.
The BVCS Board supervises the Endowment committee. The committee consists of a carefully-selected group of financial professionals and school board members who are responsible for overseeing Endowment assets and committed to operating with prudence and excellence to ensure the best-possible long-term results.
What will the Legacy Fund Accomplish?
Scholarships: "We want to continue to bless people that need assistance to have the same kind of opportunities we've had and been blessed with.” - Nick Harvey, BVCS Parent
Staff Compensation: “The bedrock of a Christian school is the staff because they live out the mission and invest in the spiritual development of students. Teachers minister to kids by praying with them and setting the tone for the learning environment. I love that at BVCS I can live out my calling to disciple the next generation — that’s why I’m here.”
Mike Markovich, BVCS Bible Teacher
Other Educational Purposes as Determined by Board: This fund will be used carefully for special projects only as needed
Ways to Give
Gifts to the Legacy Fund can be made in a variety of ways:
Estate Gifts: Including BVCS in your estate plans is one of the best ways to ensure that future generations of students can receive a quality, Christ-centered education. Many people find that leaving a portion of their estate to a Christian school like BVCS is one of the best decisions they can make—an eternal investment!
Current Gifts: Gifts of cash/check, securities, IRA distributions, donor-advised funds, cryptocurrency, and non-cash assets (property) can easily be made to BVCS. Your gift today will benefit current and future BVCS students!
For more information about making an estate or current gift to BVCS, please contact Michelle Mott at legacyfund@bvcs.org or 209-484-2814 (phone).