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Carman Area Foundation Inc.
P.O. Box 160
Carman, MB R0G 0J0
Carman, MB R0G 0J0
Registered Charitable Number: 86818 4193 RR0001
Manitoba Region: South Central
Vision
To build a healthy, strong and vibrant community.Mission
To establish and manage gifts in perpetuity for the distribution of grants to local charitable community organizations.Description
Established in 1998, the Carman Area Foundation supports charitable activities in the Town of Carman, community of Sperling and the Rural Municipalities of Dufferin, Roland and Grey. Eligible activities include sports and recreation, the arts, health care, disadvantaged children, education and wellness. The Carman Area Foundation has now surpassed $2,000,000 in total assets and will soon reach $2,500,000. Each year the Foundation is providing more than $80,000 in grants to support many valued community initiatives.Board
- Janine Lodder, Chair
- Ian Bergsma, Vice Chair
- Arthur Cameron
- Debbie Middleton
- Larry Hilmer
- Wendy Clark
- Tamara Butterfield
- Lorne Zacharias
Staff
- Caddie Crampton, Community Foundations Coordinator
Foundation Funds
| Undesignated Fund | Proceeds distributed at the discretion of the Board. |
| Mason’s Health Care Fund – Boyne Lodge | Proceeds to projects benefiting the Boyne Lodge. |
| Mason’s Health Care Fund – Carman Memorial Hospital | Proceeds to projects benefiting the Carman Memorial Hospital. |
| Mason’s Education Fund – Carman Collegiate | Proceeds to projects benefiting the Carman Collegiate. |
| Mason’s Education Fund – Carman Elementary School | Proceeds to projects benefiting the Carman Elementary School. |
| Carman Kinsmen Pool Fund | Proceeds to projects benefiting the Carman Aquatic Centre. |
| Sperling Community Fund | Proceeds to projects benefiting the Sperling Community. |
| Linear Grain Fund – donor advised | Proceeds to projects benefiting underprivileged children. |
| Theatre Fund | Proceeds to projects benefiting theatre activities. |
| Roland Community Fund | Proceeds to projects benefiting community activities in the R.M. of Roland. |
| Health and Wellness Fund | Proceeds to projects supporting a broad definition of community health and wellness. |
| Boyne Regional Library Fund | Proceeds to support the Boyne Regional Library. |
| Preston-Kitching Fund | Proceeds split between projects benefiting the Carman Memorial Hospital and the Boyne Lodge. Percentage of split on any given year at the discretion of the Board. |
| R.M. of Grey Fund | Proceeds to projects benefiting community activities in the R.M. of Grey. |
| Carman Lions Club Fund | Proceeds to projects supporting a broad definition of community health and wellness. |
| Boyne Lodge Fund | Proceeds to projects benefiting the Boyne Lodge. |
| Carman Memorial Hospital Fund | Proceeds to projects benefiting the Carman Memorial Hospital. |
| Arts Stabilization Manitoba Fund | Proceeds to support the stability and sustainability of the Golden Prairie Arts Council |
| Winston Simpson Memorial Fund | Proceeds to support improvement and maintenance of the Carman and District Hall. |
| Carman Golf and Curling Club Fund | Proceeds from this fund support the promotion, education and development of golf and curling for the benefit of the community. |
| Carman Collegiate Youth in Philanthropy Fund | Proceeds support initiatives in local area. Fund established through joint agreement between Thomas Sill Foundation, CAF and Carman Collegiate. |
| Carman Handi-Van Fund | A Charitable Organization Fund is designed to support the operational needs of the organization. |
| Dane Nicolajsen Fund | A donor-advised fund with proceeds are directed to community initiatives supporting you. |
| D.R. McDlement Memorial Fund | Donor Advised Fund that grants a bursary to a graduating Carman Collegiate student each year. |
Foundation Grants
| Boyne Regional Library | $1,800 |
| Boyne River Keepers | $2,000 |
| Boyne Valley Lodge | $5,000 |
| Carman & Community Chamber of Commerce | $1,350 |
| Carman Dufferin Communities in Bloom | $3,000 |
| CDR: Carman Community Hall | $1,000 |
| CDR: Carman Swimming Pool | $2,040 |
| CDR: Kings Park Basketball Courts | $3,200 |
| Carman Family Resource Centre | $570 |
| Carman Golf and Curling Club | $700 |
| Carman Handi-Van Corp. Fund | $4,140 |
| Carman Minor Ball | $3,000 |
| Carman Minor Hockey | $600 |
| Carman Palliative Care | $4,225 |
| Carman Seniors Resource | $2,250 |
| Child & Family Services | $2,720 |
| Dufferin Ag Society | $2,125 |
| Dufferin Historical Society | $465 |
| Prairie Rose School Division | $400 |
| Elm Creek Canada Day Committee | $5,000 |
| Elm Creek Community Hall | $2,500 |
| Elm Creek Housing Corp | $7,000 |
| Elm Creek Skating Rink | $1,972 |
| Elm Creek Stay & Play Centre | $4,000 |
| Golden Prairie Arts Council | $5,635 |
| Linear Grain Fund | $2,840 |
| Midland Nursery School | $1,200 |
| R.M. of Roland | $1,800 |
| Roland Golf Course | $3,000 |
| Roseisle Planning Committee | $1,000 |
| Sperling Community Club | $8,000 |
| TLC Centre | $3,600 |
| Visions of Independence | $5,000 |
| Wee Care Child Centre | $2,500 |