50 Years | Bryan Area Foundation

2010-2019 Future 2000’s Jack Brace, a Bryan native, brought a wealth of banking and financial management experience to the Bryan Area Foundation when he became CEO in 2013. William Isaac Event - 2011 Bill Isaac signs copies of his book, Senseless Panic: HowWashington Failed America . Isaac, former chair of the FDIC and Bryan native, spoke to over 600 people from across northwest Ohio at the Arts and Education Center. Community Expo - 2014 The BAF held a Community Expo to celebrate its 45th anniversary. Participants showcased their nonprofit organizations and answered questions for the public. Attendees voted for their favorite exhibits, and the BAF awarded a total of $15,000 to the BAF endowment funds of the five winning organizations. “We are more than just a charitable ATM. We are a philanthropic leader and convener. We provide a hub for donors, grant seekers, nonprofit organizations and even government to come together to share ideas and advance projects that will move our community forward.” - Mitchell Owens FUNDS 2019 340 Awarding Student Achievement - 2018 The BAF granted scholarships totaling $196,550 to area high schools from 96 scholarship funds. Pictured are Bryan High School recipients at the 2018 awards ceremony. “We are a philanthropic leader and convener. “ - Mitchell Owens