Our History
The Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools (BCACS) Foundation was established in 1981 by a group of school parents and community leaders who realized that maintaining academic excellence meant continually facing escalating costs of instructional and facility improvements. In order to meet ongoing financial needs, these leaders concluded that continued success required cooperative resource management and innovative development efforts. The work of the BCACS Foundation ensures the future of Catholic education in Battle Creek.
The Foundation was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in July 1983.
The BCACS Foundation’s tax identification number is 38-2477841.
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Projects We Support:
- School Operational Subsidy
- Tuition Assistance
- Capital Projects
- School Building Safety
- Student Programs
- Athletics
- Staff Professional and Spiritual Development
- College Scholarships for Graduating Seniors
The BCACS Foundation works in partnership with the Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools’ administration to identify areas of need and priority projects to determine best use of funds.
We are so grateful for our generous community that makes this important work possible!
Important Links
College Scholarship Information
With many thanks to our generous donors, the BCACS Foundation is proud to offer our graduating seniors college scholarships. Each year, around $10,000 is awarded to our deserving students to further their education beyond our doors. Download the scholoarship descriptions or apply below.
Questions?
Contact Abby Lumbard
Email: alumbard@bcacs.org
Phone: 269 963 4771
There is something so unique about the BCACS experience. I’ve been blessed to witness this as an alumna, a parent and as a staff member. We know that the best way for our kids to succeed is to have committed community support. We achieve that every day, every year at the BCACS Foundation.
Abby (Buckley) Lumbard, class of ’05
Development Director
BCACS Foundation Trustees
Thank you to our BCACS Foundation Trustees who offer their time, talent, and treasure to support our Foundation’s operations. We also offer our gratitude to our Trustee Emeritus members whose contributions have greatly impacted the work of the BCACS Foundation.

Nicole Shugars
President

Toby Hall
Vice President

Geri Drozdowski
Secretary

John Bauman
Treasurer

Father Christopher Ankley

Father James Richardson

Ed Bauman

Sally Chadwick

Lourdes Ibarguentoitia-Garcia

Lindsey Gray Komasara

