What We Do
The Foundation pools charitable gifts - large and small - from many donors, to create permanent, income earning funds that will benefit communities in perpetuity. We distribute the earnings as efficiently as we can, carefully respecting the wishes of our donors, so we can support our citizens, help charitable organizations and community groups succeed, and improve the lives of as many people as possible within our communities.
Each year, the Foundation strives to identify areas in need of support and makes grants to vital local registered charities and community groups operating in the realm of the arts, culture, heritage, community services, education, health, recreation and the environment.
The Foundation successfully fulfils this mission through:
- Grantmaking: insightful and effective distributions to improve the quality of life in our communities.
- Leadership: exercising community leadership in order to support charitable organizations and community groups.
- Stewardship: prudent financial management of endowed assets thus achieving maximum returns and assuring sound financial management practices so our donors' legacies are respected in perpetuity.
