Lyon Family to be Recognized as Heritage Family

Emile Hubert Lyon was born on March 26, 1906 in Elmo, TX, forty miles east of Dallas. After graduating high school, he attended Texas A&M College where he played on the football team. When he was a freshman, his teammates called him “Ted” after Chicago White Sox...

BCF to Honor Dunlap, Vaclaw and Lyon Families

The Bartlesville Community Foundation will honor three local families during its thirtieth annual Legacy Hall of Fame gala in May. The BCF will recognize the Dunlap and Vaclaw families for their respective contributions in making Bartlesville a stronger, more vibrant...

Letter from the Board Chair

Dear Friends: The Bartlesville Community Foundation believes in the Power of Together. It is a simple vision that enables us to accomplish far more for the betterment of Bartlesville than any individual could alone. The BCF exists to assist people of all means to...

BCF Welcomes Bartlesville Police Foundation

The Bartlesville Community Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of its most recent fiscal sponsor fund, the Bartlesville Police Department Foundation. The mission of the Bartlesville Police Department Foundation is “To be a bridge between the Bartlesville...

A Donor’s Bill of Rights

The United States Bill of Rights is comprised of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Among other provisions, the amendments outline specific individual freedoms and rights. Likewise, several national fundraising associations and philanthropic...