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Happy Faces, Green Spaces - The Winnipeg Foundation commits $3 million to improve the city's downtown.
Happy Faces, Green Spaces
The Winnipeg Foundation commits $3 million to improve the city's downtown.
There are many ways to support our community through The Winnipeg Foundation.

In general, gifts to the Foundation provide capital for endowment funds intended to produce annual income in perpetuity.
Support The Winnipeg Foundation Generally
(* Please click on a fund for more information or use the "Open All/Close All" links below.)
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Community Building Fund
Supporting our Community Building Fund helps the Foundation meet the most pressing needs in our community, now and in the future. Local registered charities apply for financial support from the Community Grants program for a wide range of charitable projects.

To view highlights of the most recent Community Grants, click here.
The Winnipeg Foundation Field of Interest Funds
A gift to one of the Foundation’s Field of Interest Funds will be used to respond to needs identified by local registered charities within the specified area of focus.
  • Education Community Fund
  • Heritage Community Fund
  • Environment Community Fund
  • Health Community Fund
  • Arts & Culture Community Fund
  • Recreation Community Fund
  • Community Services Fund
  • Animal Welfare Community Fund
  • Literacy for Life Fund
Establish an Endowment Fund
Establishing your own named fund does not require great wealth and is not complicated. To find out more about the options available to you, see our page on Establishing an Endowment Fund.
Donate to an Existing Fund
Named Funds
There are a number of named funds created by individuals, businesses or other community groups that are open to donations from anyone who wants to contribute.

If you are interested in supporting a specific fund, but do not know its name, please .
Agency Endowment Funds
Some local registered charities have established endowment funds to support their work and you can support them by donating to their Agency Endowment Fund.
Memorial or Tribute Gifts
A gift may be directed to any fund, in honour of or in remembrances of a friend or relative, to mark a special occasion or to acknowledge someone’s achievement.

The Foundation will mail a personal card to advise whoever you wish that you have made a gift for this purpose.
Types of Gifts Accepted
The Winnipeg Foundation can manage virtually any type of gift for charitable purposes:
  • Cash
  • Publicly Traded Securities
  • Personal property
  • Life Insurance
  • Bequests
For more detailed information about the types of gifts we accept, please read our Gift Acceptance & Disclosure Policies.

We also have several Planned Giving Resources to help you explore these giving options.
For more information on how to make a donation, see Make a Gift.
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