Bixby Knolls Community Foundation

Keep Bixby Knolls Thriving, One Moment at a Time

Bixby Knolls isn’t just a neighborhood—it’s a community that celebrates creativity, connection, and joy. From weekly meals for students in need, to free concerts, art walks, and family bike rides, BKCF brings people together in ways that matter.

Every event, every program, every shared moment is powered by your support. By giving during Long Beach Gives, you help feed students, uplift local artists, and create experiences that make Bixby Knolls a place everyone is proud to call home.

This year, the Foundation is raising funds to:

1. Fund arts & culture programs - support the events and creative experiences that bring people together and make Bixby Knolls a vibrant place to live, work, and explore.

2. Expand Clean & Safe programs – keeping public spaces clean, safe, and inviting for everyone.

3. Support over 900 local businesses – through marketing, event promotions, and one-on-one resources that help them thrive.

Every gift makes a difference—whether it’s $10 or $100—because it helps create stronger, safer, and more connected communities. Together, we can keep our neighborhood vibrant, inclusive, and full of life.

History

The Bixby Knolls Community Foundation (BKCF) was founded in 2019 as an independent philanthropic entity that is linked to the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association. While the Business Improvement Association focuses on commerce, BKCF operates as a separate entity that serves Bixby Knolls through programming that addresses community needs.

Programing

BKCF serves the Bixby Knolls community by bringing diverse people together in a way that promotes social cohesion. We use fun as a means to bring people together.

First Fridays - Monthly themed art walk showcases local art, food, and entertainment. It is a popular event that highlights the cultures and businesses that make our neighborhood vibrant and unique.

EXPO Art Center - EXPO Art Center is an arts and performance space in Bixby Knolls that has become an important gathering place for artists in our neighborhood. 

Concerts in the Park(ing Lot) - This five-concert series takes place in parking lots of businesses in Bixby Knolls on Monday nights throughout the summer. Concerts feature local artists, with food and drink available from Bixby Knolls restaurants. 

Kidical Mass Bike Ride - Kidical Mass is a monthly, family-friendly community bike ride through Bixby Knolls. These 4 mile rides for kids of all ages encourage participants to visit places of interest in our neighborhood. 

Knights of the Round (Turn)Table - Each month, a different Bixby Knolls restaurant hosts Knights of the Round (Turn)Table. The format is simple: One classic album is played as people listen. The host shares details and background about the album.