Anyone may participate in the foundation by sending their tax deductible contribution to BNI, made out to the
BNI-MISNER Foundation, 545 College Commerce Way, Upland CA 91786.
WHAT IS THE BNI-MISNER FOUNDATION? The BNI Foundation is a non-profit program that supports charitable causes relating to children and education in countries where BNI is operating. The primary focus of the foundation is to provide grants for business education projects for youth around the world through Junior Achievement as well as gifting mini-grants for educational projects in countries where BNI has a presence.
WHY WAS IT CREATED? Because of the growth of BNI, the organization felt that it would be a good opportunity to give back to the communities in which BNI operates.
BENEFICIARIES
BNI Foundation Administrator, Beth Misner, with Tim Dyar, a teacher at Oakmont Elementary School, and his entire second grade class
The Holy Child Academy in Drexel Hill, PA recently received a Givers Gain Grant for $943.50 so that teacher Lettie Switzer may purchase Orff musical instruments
In March 2009, Grace Miller Elementary received a Givers Gain® Grant from the BNI Foundation for the third grade class to support vocabulary development.