BCA Architects & Engineers Establishes Charitable Partnership with Community Foundation

WATERTOWN — Building stronger communities has always been at the heart of BCA Architects &  Engineers’ mission. Now, with the launch of the 15 Public Square Foundation, it is taking that commitment  even further. 

 In partnership with the Northern New York Community Foundation, this new charitable foundation  solidifies the firm’s dedication to the people and places it serves. Rooted in Watertown — its corporate home  for nearly 55 years — the 15 Public Square Foundation will amplify BCA’s impact, supporting initiatives that  make a real difference across the state. 

 “We are grateful for the trust that BCA Architects & Engineers has put in the Community Foundation  with the creation of this charitable fund,” said Max DelSignore, Community Foundation vice president. “The  firm has been deeply invested in its communities for decades. We look forward to having a lasting relationship  with BCA, while providing guidance and responsible stewardship to accomplish its charitable endeavors.”  From education and health care to infrastructure and public spaces, BCA Architects & Engineers believes  in investing in the future.  

 “The 15 Public Square Foundation gives us a platform to expand our philanthropic reach statewide,  ensuring that our support extends beyond our projects and into the fabric of the communities we help shape,”  said Travis Overton, BCA Architects & Engineers CEO. 

 Why 15 Public Square? Mr. Overton explained that it’s more than an address — it’s the heart of the city  where the firm’s story began.  

 “Since our founding in 1970 as a small civil engineering and surveying firm, BCA has grown into a  120-person, full-service architecture and engineering firm with seven offices across New York,” Mr. Overton  said. “As we’ve expanded, so has our passion for giving back. This foundation represents a long-term vision for our philanthropy, reinforcing our belief that the work we do isn’t just about buildings and infrastructure —  it’s about strengthening communities.” 

With this initiative, BCA is deepening its commitment to making meaningful, lasting contributions to the  communities that have supported the firm for more than half a century. 

 “We are honored to partner with the Northern New York Community Foundation to ensure this legacy of  giving continues to grow,” Mr. Overton said. “Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected New York.” 

About the Northern New York Community Foundation 

 Since 1929, the Northern New York Community Foundation has invested in improving and enriching  the quality of life for all in communities across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.  Through partnerships with businesses and organizations, charitable foundations, and generous families  and individual donors, the Community Foundation awards grants and scholarships from an endowment  and collection of funds that benefit the region. Its commitment to donors helps individuals achieve their  charitable objectives now and for generations to come by preserving and honoring legacies of community  philanthropy while inspiring others. 

 The Community Foundation is a resource for local charitable organizations, donors, professional  advisors and nonprofit organizations. It also works to bring people together at its permanent home in the  Northern New York Philanthropy Center to discuss challenges our communities face and find creative  solutions that strengthen the region and make it a great place to live, work, and play.