Since The Winnipeg Foundation was established more than eight decades ago, countless organizations have benefited from our community grants program. In our 2007 fiscal year alone, approximately 680 different charities received approximately $17.8 million in financial support. And the credit rests squarely on the shoulders of the thousands of donors who have entrusted our organization with their gifts. The dream they all share is captured in our vision statement - "a Winnipeg where community life flourishes".

Any successful grant-making program ultimately relies on the efforts of those that put the resources to work in an effective and tangible way. We are very proud to partner with so many worthwhile organizations that not only enrich our community but also have such a meaningful impact on individual lives.

In recent years, The Winnipeg Foundation has enjoyed unprecedented growth in the establishment of new endowment funds - created by donors from all walks of life. Thanks to these caring people, Canada's first community foundation will continue to address the needs of our city for generations to come.

We hope that this web site makes our operations fully transparent and we invite any comments, questions or suggestions for improvement.

Richard L. Frost
Chief Executive Officer