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    The document provides information about community foundations in Canada, including that the first was established in 1921 and there are now over 177 across the country managing over $3 billion in assets and distributing $149 million annually in grants. It then gives specific details about the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, established in 2002, which has distributed over $185,000 to charities in the province from its $750,000 in endowed assets.

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    For good. For ever.

    SM

    Adapted with permission by Community Foundations of Canada 2002 Council on Foundations and Community Foundations of America

    Community foundations are among the

    fastest-growing
    forms of philanthropy in Canada today.

    What makes us unique?

    Build and manage endowment/other funds Distribute earnings/principal as grants

    Help donors achieve their charitable goals


    Support a wide range of charities

    foundation

    facts
    1921

    A brief history

    First Community Foundation in Canada established

    today

    More than 177 community foundations across Canada

    Serving citizens across the country

    More than $3 billion in assets More than $149 million in local grants in 2010

    And growing!

    foundation

    facts

    Community Foundations Network

    Transatlantic Community Foundation Network


    Created in 1992 52 international members

    Community Foundations of Canada


    Created in 1992 177 members

    Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador


    Created in 2002

    foundation

    facts

    Our vital statistics

    Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador


    Established in 2002

    More than 20 funds Over $750,000 in endowed assets

    $39,000 in annual grants in 2010


    Over $185,000 given to charities to date

    foundation

    facts

    Our board of directors 2011


    Involved community leaders

    Doug Chafe, Chair Jennifer Guy, Vice-Chair John C. Perlin, Treasurer William Mahoney, Secretary Bernard Bromley Sheila Devine Derek Hiscock Viki ODea John Peddle Jamie M. Smith Barry Thomson

    Provincial grantmaking expertise

    Grants Committee

    Knowledge of community needs


    Arts & culture Children & youth Education Environment Poverty Health Social services Sports & recreation Seniors

    Direct grants of an average $2,000 to appropriate areas throughout province


    Making a difference where it is needed most

    Our grant examples


    Bridges to Hope Dover & Area Community Family Coalition Exploits Valley Community Coalition

    Seniors Resource Centre, Spaniards Bay Chapter


    Kilbride to Ferryland Family Resource Centre Community Mental Health Initiative, Corner Brook Salvation Army, Coffee Quest

    Choices for Youth


    St. Johns Native Friendship Centre The Labrador Friendship Centre Grand Falls Food Bank Single Parent Association of Newfoundland

    More Grants
    The Alzheimer Society of NL Burin Peninsula Brighter Futures Inc. Buckmasters Circle Community Centre Boys & Girls Clubs of NL Labrador Creative Art Festival Englee Youth Centre South Brook Recreational Committee Junior Achievement of NL Torngasok Cultural Centre, Nain Easter Seals, West Coast Chapter Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Centre St. Johns Native Friendship Centre Independent Living Resource Centre Association for New Canadians Sheshatshiu Innu School St. Andrews Presbyterian Church MacMorran Community Centre Protected Areas Association Virginia Park Community Centre Town of Branch Singing Kitchen

    Labrador Heritage Society


    NL Laubach Literacy Council, Corner Brook Northshore Early Childhood Association Seniors Resource Centre REAL Program National Cancer Treatment & Research Fdn Victorian Order of Nurses Calypso Foundation WheelWay

    Young Adult Cancer Canada


    Community Services Council Canadian Paraplegic Association, St. Anthony Clarenville High School Libra House, Happy Valley-Goose Bay

    Community leadership

    Maintain and foster development of new and


    established programs in communities across the province Use grants creatively to build on community strengths.

    Our business is building community

    Tools for giving..

    tools
    for giving

    Charitable instruments

    Outright Gifts Give cash, real estate or other assets Appreciated Securities Eliminate capital gains tax by giving to a community foundation Life Insurance Designate a community foundation to receive a portion or all proceeds from policy Bequests Designate a portion of an estate Charitable Remainder Trust Trust pays beneficiary for life and then assets transfer to community foundation

    We accept a wide variety of assets.

    named

    funds

    A personal legacy of giving

    Donors can establish a fund


    in their name, in a familys name, or in the name of any person or organization they wish to honour Minimum of $10,000 over 5 years Grants distributed from a donors fund are awarded in the name of their fund

    tools
    for giving

    Charitable funds

    Unrestricted or Community Fund Meeting ever-changing community needs Field of Interest Fund Addressing needs in an important area of community life: arts, aging, at-risk youth... Designated Fund Directing gifts to specific agencies or purposes (e.g., scholarship) Donor Advised Fund Involving donors in the use of their gift Agency Endowment Fund Establishing or managing endowments for local charities You can create a named fund in any of these categories.

    Named funds
    Cy Mills Fund Dr. Harry Roberts Fund Dr. Peter Roberts Memorial Fund

    Furlong Family Scholarship Fund


    Hon. Fabian ODea Fund Hon. John W. Mahoney Scholarship Fund James Youden Educational Fund Joseph & Emma Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund Terry M. Carlson Scholarship Fund

    Partners in Giving

    W. Garfield Weston Foundation


    $70,000 donation to Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador Shared among 23 charities province wide

    For good. For ever.

    SM

    Call 753-9899 or contact us at www.cfnl.ca

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