For Good. Forever.
Since 1921, thousands of citizens have made gifts to
The Foundation, demonstrating that we achieve more
when we work together.
The gift you give today will continue to help Winnipeg for the next 100 years.
Recognizing Rick Frost
Rick Frost has served as CEO of The Winnipeg Foundation since 1997. During this time, he has steered The Foundation through unprecedented growth and change. Rick will retire on April 26, 2021 – The Foundation’s 100th anniversary.
If you would like pay tribute to Rick and his impact in our community, learn more about the opportunities!
Join us as we celebrate our 100th anniversary
Learn more about our centennial and celebration activities on our special Centennial website.
The Foundation’s first grant of its second century
The Winnipeg Foundation is bolstered by 100 years of working with, investing in, and learning from the community. As we enter into our second century, we have a responsibility to set a course for the next 100 years of grantmaking. In this vein, the i...
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$73M
in community support in 2020~1,000
organizations supported in 20209,311
gifts received in 2020Why I Give
“Because driving change is created through partnerships and goodwill.”
Transit drivers see firsthand the challenges in our city. Through their new fund at The Winnipeg Foundation, Transit employees are giving back.
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What do you care about? No matter what you’re passionate about you can support it through The Winnipeg Foundation. Your generous gifts help create 'a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.'
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
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Wonderful! When you give to Arts, Culture & Heritage you’re helping to…
• MAKE art and culture accessible
• CREATE social change through art
• CELEBRATE our diverse cultural heritage
Support Arts, Culture & Heritage
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Joy Loewen
The first time I saw a reflection of myself on screen was when I watched actress Bern Nadette Stanis play Thelma in the 1970s television show, "Good T...
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BeCause & Effect #58: Nadia Thompson
Nadia Thompson, chairperson of the Black History Manitoba Celebration Committee, is an incredible advocate and educator who has been with the committe...
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Children, Youth & Families
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Wonderful! When you give to Children, Youth & Families you’re helping to…
• HELP individuals develop their potential
• EMPOWER families
• CULTIVATE belonging and safety in neighborhoods
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The Honourable Murray Sinclair, LLB, MSC, IPC
Change is going on around us as we speak and as I write this. One thing I have learned over the years is that change is unpredictable and the only thi...
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Shahina Siddiqui
I visited Winnipeg from New York in 1974 and fell in love with it. “This city has a soul,” I whispered to my husband. In 1976 we got our immigrati...
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Fostering social engagement and connection among older Manitobans
Since 1957, A&O Support Services for Older Adults has been been providing innovative programs and services that empower and support older Manito...
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Environment & Animal Welfare
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Wonderful! When you give to Environment & Animal Welfare you’re helping to…
• PROMOTE sustainable lifestyles
• TACKLE climate change
• PROTECT animals
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Alexis Kanu
As I write this, in the midst of the second wave of the global pandemic, Winnipeg’s rivers and ponds are frozen solid, snow-covered. And yet they ha...
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Environment & Animal Welfare
BeCause & Effect #57: Jessica Miller
Jessica Miller was made for her new role. As the new CEO of the Winnipeg Humane Society, Jessica could not be better suited to take the helm of this i...
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Environment & Animal Welfare
BeCause & Effect #56: Joanne Kelly
Joanne Kelly is many things to many people: Journalism instructor at Red River College, incredible advocate for animals/supporter of the Winnipeg Huma...
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Health, Wellness & Recreation
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Wonderful! When you give to Health, Wellness & Recreation you’re helping to…
• ENHANCE food security
• REMOVE barriers to recreation and sports
• REDUCE isolation for seniors and the vulnerable
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Providing more than food to those in need in our community
Harvest Manitoba has been serving the community for more than 35 years, and while it might be best known for its network of food banks across the pro...
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BeCause & Effect #65: Darcy Oake
Darcy Oake is an internationally acclaimed magician, illusionist, and performer, who’s also been a mental health and addictions advocate for about a...
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BeCause & Effect #62: Trevor LaForte
Trevor LaForte is helping change lives in Winnipeg. As Executive Director of the Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre (WASAC), Trevor is ensur...
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Literacy, Education & Employment
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Wonderful! When you give to Literacy, Education & Employment you’re helping to…
• CLOSE education gaps
• INCREASE school readiness, high school completion, and post-secondary enrolment
• SUPPORT transition to the workforce
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Gerry Labossiere
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Anne Mahon
My vision is driven by the challenges and triumphs of my friend Chris. Chris is a working-man with a big smile and even bigger dreams. He is a proud f...
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Community
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Wonderful! When you give to Community you’re helping to…
• SUPPORT all the Causes
• DO IT ALL!
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Her Honour, The Honourable Janice C. Filmon, C.M., O.M.
I love this city! I mean, I LOVE THIS CITY! I will take this opportunity to thank all those community-minded people who went ahead of me for creating ...
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Sky Bridges
The Greek word “philanthropy” is defined as “love for humankind.” Philanthropy is also a call to action and involvement, for the purpose of li...
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Peri Venkatesh and Patrice Yamada
“Community” – the word conjures up a sense of shared space, values and beliefs. Having resided in Winnipeg for so many decades, we certainly und...
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BeCause & Effect #66: KC Adams
KC Adams is a well-known and respected educator, mentor, and social practice artist. Her latest work was set to be unveil on April 23, 2021. Although ...
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BeCause & Effect #65: Darcy Oake
Darcy Oake is an internationally acclaimed magician, illusionist, and performer, who’s also been a mental health and addictions advocate for about a...
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Community
BeCause & Effect #64: Jamil Mahmood
Jamil Mahmood has been fighting for a more equitable world since day one. Jamil has experience in grassroots activism, a degree in International Devel...
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