Vancouver Foundation

In the 1940’s, Vancouverite Alice MacKay left $1,000 in her will to improve the quality of life for her fellow citizens. Through her generosity, this visionary woman inspired W.J. VanDusen and other community leaders of the day and, in the process, sparked one of Canada’s greatest philanthropic success stories.

Over sixty years have passed since then and Vancouver Foundation has grown to become the largest community foundation in Canada. Thousands of donors from all walks of life have entrusted their charitable dreams to Vancouver Foundation. Guided by expert advisors, interest from donor gifts is distributed to hundreds of non-profit organizations each year. Important community initiatives ranging from medical research to salmon habitat restoration, from youth-driven projects to crisis centres benefit from their funding.

Today, Vancouver Foundation continues to draw inspiration from our founders’ vision as we work to strengthen communities across British Columbia.

For more information about Vancouver Foundation;

Vancouver Foundation
Suite 1200 – 555 West Hastings Street
Harbour Centre
Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6
Tel: 604.688.2204
Fax: 604.688.4170
caring@vancouverfoundation.bc.ca
www.vancouverfoundation.bc.ca

Make a Donation Online

You can now give to the Vancouver Foundation online.

You can make a donation to the Foundation's Community Fund, which addresses urgent community needs; an Area of Interest Fund; or to a specific fund administered by the Vancouver Foundation. If you are interested in setting up your own Fund please contact Development and Donor Services at (604) 688-2204 or at info@vancouverfoundation.bc.ca.

Visit the Vancouver Foundation website to learn more about supporting your community.