Thank you for your extraordinary commitment to the future of our community. Your decision to give to Winnipeg Foundation reflects a deep belief in Winnipeg and in the power of generosity to create lasting change.
Because of your vision, future generations will benefit from opportunities and supports that help community life flourish for all. Your gift is more than a contribution. It is a lasting expression of your values, your care for others, and your confidence in the future.
We are honoured by the trust you have placed in the Winnipeg Foundation. Thank you for helping build a stronger, more connected Winnipeg, now and forever.
Miigwetch, Thank you, and Merci,
Sky Bridges, President and Chief Executive Officer
One of the greatest privileges of my work is getting to know the generous people who care deeply about our community and choose to invest in its future. Thank you for your generosity and the many ways you help make a lasting difference. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of your philanthropic journey and to see the difference your generosity makes in our community.
I am especially pleased to recognize our Legacy Circle members, whose planned gifts will become part of something enduring that will give back to our community year after year, forever.
It is an honour to walk alongside all our donors and to celebrate the difference your generosity makes today and for generations to come.
With gratitude,
Lisa Thomson Stifora, Vice President of Community Generosity
Not every legacy is measured by public recognition. More often, it is reflected in a lifetime of quiet generosity, lived through everyday choices to care for family, neighbours, and community.
At Winnipeg Foundation, we have the privilege of working alongside people who want their generosity to continue long after they are gone. Some establish charitable funds during their lifetime. Others choose to include the Foundation in their estate plans, creating a gift that will support our community for generations to come.
Many of these individuals would never have described themselves as philanthropists. They are parents, grandparents, neighbours, volunteers, and community members. They built families, nurtured friendships, and quietly contributed to the places and people they cared about.
Every year, many caring and generous individuals chose to leave gifts to Winnipeg Foundation’s Community Fund, investing in the community as a whole and trusting the Foundation to steward their generosity where it could have the greatest impact as needs changed over time.
Each Foundation donor helps build a permanent source of community support. By combining individual gifts and distributing the investment earnings to support charities, the Community Fund creates lasting resources that can respond to Winnipeg’s changing needs over time.
Legacy giving is not reserved for the wealthy. It is a deeply personal decision to carry forward the values that shape a person’s life—whether that’s caring for family, serving a congregation, supporting local organizations, or helping neighbours.
We are honoured to steward gifts left by so many generous Winnipeggers. Their stories remind us that lasting community impact is often built by ordinary people who simply choose to keep caring.
For people facing financial barriers, even small steps can lead to lasting change. SEED Winnipeg helps Manitobans build financial security through practical supports, from accessing benefits and managing money to starting a business. With support from a multi-year grant from Winnipeg Foundation, SEED can continue adapting its programs, strengthening partnerships, and helping more people build confidence, stability, and opportunity.
For Erin and Mark Baragar, giving back means supporting the places that have shaped their lives. Through a gift in their wills to Winnipeg Foundation, they are creating lasting support for St. Boniface Hospital and the University of Winnipeg. Their story shows how thoughtful planning can turn personal connections into generosity that continues for generations.
Your generosity is helping newcomers build new beginnings while staying connected to their cultural roots. A four-year, $400,000 grant to African Communities of Manitoba Inc. (ACOMI) is strengthening its ability to support newcomers, expand cultural programming and build lasting connections across Manitoba’s African communities.
We express our deepest gratitude and heartfelt acknowledgment for the estate gifts realized. These meaningful contributions represent a generous legacy that continues to strengthen and uplift our community. We are honoured by their enduring support and lasting impact.
*Fondly Remembered
This Legacy Circle member list is current as of July 31, 2026. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If you have any questions or notice any discrepancies, please help us maintain our accuracy by contacting us.
Estate & Planned Giving Advisor
Manager of Planned Giving
