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The YVR Art Foundation was founded in 1993 by the Vancouver Airport Authority to foster the development of BC First Nations art and artists. In 2004, in collaboration with corporate and foundation donors, the Foundation created an Art Scholarship and Awards Program to provide support to BC First Nations youth who wished to develop their artistic potential. To date the Foundation has awarded over $200,000 to over 40 young artists.

The Celia Franca Foundation was established in 1979 to honour Celia Franca’s devotion to quality dance education in Canada. Since its inception, the Celia Franca Foundation, through sponsorships and scholarships, has quietly helped young dancers attend some of Canada’s finest training institutions. The Foundation has also helped independent choreographers, researchers, and young teachers-in-training attain their goals. The Celia Franca Foundation is a registered, Canadian charity. All gifts are tax deductible. If you would like more information about the work of the Foundation, please do not hesitate to contact the Celia Franca Foundation, 1411A Carling Avenue, Suite #212, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 1A7 or visit www.celiafrancafoundation.com

The Squamish Community Foundation is an independent, charitable organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life for the community members of Squamish. The foundation was created in 2003 to meet the needs of our growing community through the establishment of a locally-based long term institution. We manage funds given to us by donors in our community and distribute the income from those endowed funds to local registered charities for community projects. Squamish Community Foundation belongs to the Community Foundations of Canada, a group of 165 community foundations across Canada. The Squamish Community Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors which is made up of community leaders who are Squamish residents and whose carried backgrounds are intended to be representative of Squamish’s diversity.

Douglas College Foundation was incorporated in 1985 with a principal mandate to raise money for student aid. Through the generosity and support of our donors, the Foundation assists up to 2,000 students annually through bursaries, awards and scholarships. By removing financial barriers, the Foundation is able to help students reach their educational goals.

The Grand Bend Community Foundation, a member of Communities Foundations of Canada,supports a wide variety of organizations, ranging from schools, local recreation, children's programs, arts & culture, the environment,the Health Centre, local facilities and seniors projects. The Foundation has distributed nearly $900,000 since it was founded in 2001.

The Piqua Education Foundation enhances the educational opportunities of Piqua City School students, graduates and staff through securing and distributing contributions from the community including individuals, corporations, and foundations.

The Sudbury Community Foundation is an independent public foundation and registered charity. The Foundation has been a gateway to the community since 1996, enabling donors to create philanthropic legacies that will benefit Sudbury and its people both now and in the future. The Foundation's unique combination of grant-making expertise, knowledge of community needs, professional financial and fund management expertise, and knowledge of donor philanthropy, provides donors with higher impact for every dollar donated. In addition, it gives local charities access to a permanent flow of grant dollars. For more information about the Sudbury Community Foundation, please visit www.sudburycf.ca.

Fort Edmonton Foundation is the charitable organization charged with completing Fort Edmonton Park in Edmonton, Alberta. Since 1969 the Foundation has raised approximately $20 million in cash and in-kind contributions toward the establishment of over 80 structures within the Park. A volunteer Board of Directors runs the Foundation. The Foundation has two (2) paid employees, and works closely with Fort Edmonton Park to both complete the Park and implement operational practices (i.e. interpretation).

The mission of the Foundation is "to change lives by supporting opportunities and innovation at Delta College" The Foundation was established to raise, receive and administer donations for the College by building relationships with donors and directing fundraising efforts. All contributions to the Foundation are transferred or spent to benefit the College's students, educational programs, staff development, capital projects and other financial needs.

The Fort York Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation with a mandate to receive and manage funds to preserve and enhance Fort York National Historic Site in perpetuity. (Charitable #83248 2566 RR0001). The Foundation recognizes the symbolic and historic significance of this authentic War of 1812 site to the story of Canada. The Foundation is independent of the City of Toronto, which owns and operates Fort York.

The Mission of Kemmerer Village Foundation is to support the Mission of Kemmerer Village.

The Hamilton Conservation Foundation was founded as a registered charity in 1976. The charitable number is 859975617 RR0001. The Foundation exists to raise support and funding for the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA)and has done so for more than 36 years. The HCA is legislated under the Ontario Conservations Authorities’ Act, 1946 and charged with the duty of managing renewable natural resources on a watershed basis. The Foundation raises capital and endowment funds, and will accept gifts of cash, securities, land and relevant in-kind donations. The Foundation gratefully accepts bequests and other Legacy gifts.