For good. For ever.

SM

Adapted with permission by Community Foundations of Canada

© 2002 Council on Foundations and Community Foundations of America
community foundation
a platform for building community
• Tax-exempt public charity
• Build and manage endowment/other funds
• Distribute earnings/principle as grants
• Help donors achieve their charitable goals
• Support a wide range of charities
foundation

facts A brief history

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!
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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
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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

feature

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

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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