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BAY HEAD YACHT CLUB FOUNDATION
EST. 1949

Our Mission

The BHYC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established in 1949 by members of the BHYC to aid long-serving and key staff members. We support education grants, hardship relief, special medical expenses, and community organizations.

BHYC Staff 2026

Words of Gratitude

Your generosity makes a meaningful difference to BHYC employees, their families, and our local community.

  • “I have always been thankful for the contribution you’ve made to the education of me and many others … Over the years I have grown closer to my fellow staff members and managers, but also to the members who make the BHYC so great. Nothing feels better than knowing everyone I am surrounded by at the Club is rooting for me.”

    Grant recipient
  • “Your generosity is more than a gift… It is a reminder that compassion and kindness make an immeasurable difference in people’s lives. Please know that your contribution will be used with great care and appreciation and that it’s already lifted a tremendous weight from our family. We will always remember the meaningful impact you have made in our lives.”

    Grant recipient
  • “I am sending my deepest thank you for being named a Foundation Scholar once again. The joy and opportunity this has and will continue to bring me is unimaginable.”

    Grant recipient
  • “I am honored to be a recipient of your generosity and want you to know how deeply this support is impacting my education and future…This scholarship provides peace of mind, confidence, and reassurance that I have a community standing behind me. As I pursue my degree and professional goals, I carry with me the example of generosity and commitment to excellence that the BHYC Foundation represents. Being a part of the BHYC family has shown me how much the Club values mentorship, community and opportunity. Receiving this scholarship only deepens my gratitude and sense of belonging.”

    Grant recipient
  • “Thank you so much for your continued support… Unfortunately, we have many new families and individuals needing our help, and with the holidays coming it is especially hard.”

    Grant recipient
  • “It means so much to know that I work at a place where members care so much about the staff’s education journey.”

    Grant recipient