The document summarizes information about community foundations in Canada. It provides details about the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, including that it was established in 2002, manages over $500,000 in endowed assets and has distributed over $30,000 annually in grants. It also lists the board of directors and examples of organizations that received grants, highlighting the foundation's role in building community through grantmaking, leadership and creating permanent charitable funds.
The document summarizes information about community foundations in Canada. It provides details about the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, including that it was established in 2002, manages over $500,000 in endowed assets and has distributed over $30,000 annually in grants. It also lists the board of directors and examples of organizations that received grants, highlighting the foundation's role in building community through grantmaking, leadership and creating permanent charitable funds.
The document summarizes information about community foundations in Canada. It provides details about the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, including that it was established in 2002, manages over $500,000 in endowed assets and has distributed over $30,000 annually in grants. It also lists the board of directors and examples of organizations that received grants, highlighting the foundation's role in building community through grantmaking, leadership and creating permanent charitable funds.
The document summarizes information about community foundations in Canada. It provides details about the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, including that it was established in 2002, manages over $500,000 in endowed assets and has distributed over $30,000 annually in grants. It also lists the board of directors and examples of organizations that received grants, highlighting the foundation's role in building community through grantmaking, leadership and creating permanent charitable funds.
1921 First Community Foundation in Canada established
today More than 160 community foundations across Canada
› Serving citizens across the country
› More than $2.9 billion in assets › More than $175 million in local grants in 2007 › And growing! foundation
facts Our vital statistics
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
› Established in 2002
› More than 15 funds
› $500,000+ in endowed assets › More than $30,000 in annual grants in 2007 › Nearly $70,000 given to charities foundation
facts Our board of directors
Involved community leaders
Doug Chafe, Chair
Jean Bruneau, Vice-Chair John C. Perlin, Treasurer William Mahoney, Secretary Sheila Devine Lucy Dobbin Jennifer Guy Viki O’Dea John Peddle Penelope M. Rowe Jamie M. Smith feature Endowment building & one Personalized service
› Identify charitable giving options
› Customize giving approaches to match personal interests and tax planning needs › Facilitate complex forms of giving › Help people create personal legacies via named funds
Creating solutions that fit every situation
feature two Provincial grantmaking expertise
› Knowledge of community issues, opportunities,
and resources › Monitor community needs… Arts & culture Health Children & youth Social services Education Sports & Environment recreation Seniors › Direct grants and resources to appropriate areas
Making a difference where it is needed most
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three Community leadership
› Foster development of new programs
› Use grants creatively to build on community strengths. › Re-direct funds as community needs change
Our business is building community
foundation
facts Our Grant Examples
› Youth and teen program funding
Choices for Youth › Health and human services grants Alzheimer Society of NL › Environmental issues Future SET (Future Scientists, Engineers & Technologists) › Community development Turks Gut Conservation Inc. Two simple thoughts. For good. For ever. SM For good. For ever. SM
To learn more about us, call Deborah at 753-9899 or contact us at www.cfnl.ca