Lake Burton Civic Association

The Lake Burton Civic Association Foundation


The Lake Burton Civic Association Foundation (LBCAF), a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, was established in 2000 with the support and contributions of the LBCA and our community. The funds raised through the LBCA Tour of Homes and the Annual LBCA Golf Tournament are channeled back into our community, benefiting the Lake Burton area VFDs and Rabun County nonprofits through the LBCAF. Additionally, the LBCAF proudly supports Rabun County Students pursuing post-secondary opportunities through our Scholarship Fund.

During its lifetime, LBCAF and LCBA have contributed over $2 million to the Rabun community, making a significant difference in the operations of Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs), nonprofits, and the educational journeys of scholarship recipients. In 2023, donations were made to the following nonprofit organizations.


Nonprofit Organizations Awarded Grants in 2023

  • Savannah Riverkeeper
  • F.A.I.T.H. Capital Fund for Power House
  • Victory Home
  • Habitat for Humanity of Rabun County
  • F.A.I.T.H. 
  • A Place of Hope
  • Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
  • Camp High Harbor (LIT)
  • Rotary Reverse Raffle Sponsorship
  • Sid Weber Cancer Fund
  • Camp Evergreen
  • Community Pantry
  • NorthEast Georgia CASA
  • Richard's Kids
  • Lake Burton Fun Run
  • Ferst Readers Program of Rabun County
  • Rabun Paws for Life
  • Save the Hemlocks
  • Georgia Forest Watch
  • Georgia River Network
  • Chattooga Conservancy
  • Sheriffs Golf Tournament


Our History

The LBCAF was formed by the LBCA in 2000 as a supporting 501(c)(3) charitable foundation to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions. Money raised by the LBCA Tour of Homes and the Annual LBCA Golf Tournament is earmarked for the Foundation to support the Lake Burton area VFDs and other Rabun County nonprofits.

Since its founding, the LBCAF and LCBA have contributed over $2 million to support our community. This includes the Volunteer Fire Departments, local nonprofits, and students pursuing post-secondary opportunities through our Scholarship Fund.

Contributions for the VFD have made it possible to purchase equipment, supplemental insurance, and other needs not funded by Rabun County. Contributions of over $115,000 to the LBCAF made it possible to purchase the Lake Burton fire and rescue boat and build the boathouse on Murray Cove to house it, plus a Georgia Department of Natural Resources ranger boat. 


The Lake Burton Civic Association Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization; therefore, all donations are tax-deductible consistent with IRS Section 170. Our EIN number is 58-2535553.