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Our Year End Appeal

Before December 31, 2024, our goal is to raise $1,000,000 toward this mission-critical project.

23% Complete!

Raised: $232,482 / Goal: $1,000,000

Discover Immeasurably More

A NEW DORM THAT WILL ACCOMMODATE 60 STUDENTS.

We have an opportunity to purchase a new dorm near our campus that will better serve current and future BFA students while strengthening our school’s ability to carry out its mission. Throughout BFA’s 70 years of existence, God has done immeasurably more than anyone would have imagined. We believe that this project will become yet another way God displays his glory!

To God Be the Glory

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, […] to him be glory.”
Ephesians 3:20-21

IMMEASURABLY MORE Campaign Update

$9,000,000 is required to complete the project.

58% Complete!

Raised: $5,252,481 / Goal: $9,000,000

Partner with BFA

Become a part of what God is doing

Our cherished Haus Bad Riedlingen (HBR) and Storchenblick (Storch) dorms have served Black Forest Academy students well, but time has taken its toll. Despite years of dedicated upkeep, these aging buildings can no longer meet the safety and quality standards essential for our boarding program. To sustain and grow BFA’s mission, we are purchasing a modern dormitory just 200 meters from campus. This new facility will enhance the boarding experience, expand our program, and support BFA’s goal to become debt-free within 5 to 10 years

We are encouraged by God’s faithfulness as we pursue this new opportunity.

All donations made in USD and CAD are processed securely through our partner organization, TeachBeyond*. This partnership enables BFA to efficiently handle all contributions from North American supporters, ensuring that your gifts support Immeasurably More. TeachBeyond is registered charity in the USA and Canada that will provide a tax receipt for your donation, whether gifted in cash or publicly traded securities.

For any questions please contact brenda.mellon@bfacademy.de

Two generous donors have offered to match any contributions to the Year End Appeal up to $100k!

GIVE ONLINE

*Please note, you will be directed to TeachBeyond’s giving page.

Other Ways to give

You can make a transfer using the bank details below. Please include “donation” in the transfer notes.

Bank Name: Volksbank Dreilandereck
Filiale Kandern
Bank Address: Haupstr. 23, 79400 Kandern, Germany
BLZ: 6839 0000 Konto / Account 1089862
Beneficiary: Black Forest Academy e.V.
Account Number: IBAN: DE82 6839 0000 0001 0898 62
BIC / Swift code: VOLO DE66
*Please email brenda.mellon@bfacademy.de your name and the amount you sent so we can confirm receipt of your gift.

Please fill out the appropriate form below. Then email brenda.mellon@bfacademy.de your name and the amount you sent so we can confirm receipt of your gift.

 

Checks can be mailed to the appropriate address below. Please make it out to “TeachBeyond” and include “BFA Capital Campaign” in the memo line.

 

USA MAILING ADDRESS
PO BOX 610
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-0610

CANADA ADDRESS
2121 HENDERSON HWY.
WINNIPEG, MB, R2G 1P8

TeachBeyond INC should be an option in the list of approved charities.  Please write “BFA Capital Campaign” in the notes box.

*Please email brenda.mellon@bfacademy.de your name and the amount you sent so we can confirm receipt of your gift.

*Please note, you will be redirected to a Google Form.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Both Storch and HBR are considered historical buildings by the German government. As a result, they will not be demolished. BFA leases Storch from the city of Kandern. The city has not indicated how it plans to use the building after BFA vacates the property.  BFA owns HBR. Options for its future use are being discussed.

The German government regulates school dormitories; BFA must comply with these regulations. Due to their age, the Storch and HBR buildings already require significant costs to keep them compliant. Given these existing costs and the renovations required to comply with governmental regulations in the long-term, BFA’s Board of Directors and school leadership believe continuing to use these buildings as student dormitories is no longer good stewardship.

BFA explored the possibility of constructing a new dormitory building near the current Palmgarten, Maugenhard, and Sonne dorms. However, the cost of new construction is considerably more expensive than the building available for purchase. Additionally, this plan could not have feasibly included additional beds for more students.

BFA has known about this impending need for many years, and has been planning financially towards this need. Between these savings and the sale of a building previously used as a small dorm, BFA will contribute 1.5 million euros toward the purchase of the new dorm.

The increased capacity of the new dorm will allow BFA to serve more students than it currently does, strengthening the school’s financial standing in the long-term.  Through this campaign, BFA should become more affordable over time. We do not expect this project to negatively affect tuition or room and board costs in the near-term since the campaign seeks to raise the funds necessary to purchase and renovate the building without any additional debt.

Moving HBR and Storch into Kandern will have a significant positive impact by adding 20 beds to our program and allowing staff more time to spend on the social, spiritual and educational needs of our students.

Want to talk with someone? We’re here to help!

BRENDA MELLON
Chief Advancement Officer
brenda.mellon@bfacademy.de
+1 (267) 391-7384

JACK MCCLURE
Advancement Officer
jack.mcclure@bfacademy.de
+49 (0) 7626 9161 523

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PRAY

We truly believe God has lead us to this point. Pray God to be glorified in this project, that he will do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. Please pray as we seek His wisdom for the many decisions that will need to be made over the next several years.

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PRAY

We truly believe God has lead us to this point. Pray God to be glorified in this project, that he will do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. Please pray as we seek His wisdom for the many decisions that will need to be made over the next several years.

Sign up for the newsletter and stay up to date:

SHARE

We have faith that God will use the global BFA network to bring this project to completion. Help spread the word by connecting friends of BFA with us. Stay up to date with how God provides by following us on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. Feel free to use this flyer to inform your community.