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The Glenboro Area Foundation Inc.
Glenboro, MB R0K 0X0
Registered Charitable Number: 120653670 RR0001
Manitoba Region: South Central
Mission
The mission of The Glenboro Area Foundation Inc. is to work together to build a permanent endowment fund, using the earnings to enrich the quality of life in our area.Vision
The Glenboro Area Foundation Inc. strives to be a community leader, promoting philanthropy, benefiting our community with grants now and in the future – the best choice for those wishing to leave a permanent legacy to our community.
Description
A way to say “Thank You” for the past, and a means of sharing in the future of Glenboro and the surrounding area.Board
- Ron Jefferies – Chair
- Trina Wytinck – Vice Chair
- Lorelie Mitchell – Treasurer
- Myrtle Nichols – Secretary
- Trina Wytinck
- Kevin Newton
- Allen Diehl
Volunteers
- Connie Feader
- Cindy Pringle
- Fred Jewsbury
- Mayor Charles Radford
Foundation Funds
| Burrough of the Gleann Museum Fund | Provides assistance for the operation and maintenance of the museum |
| Devos Family Scholarship Fund | Provides scholarships for high school graduates at Prairie Mountain High School, Somerset, leaving the area to attend university |
| Glenboro Area Foundation Operating Fund | To assist in the day-to-day operations of our Foundation. |
| Glenboro Children’s Learning Centre Fund | Provides perpetual income for operating expenses and programming a) sport scholarship for graduates of Glenboro School and b) support for area sports or recreation organization. |
| Glenboro Community Education Fund | Provides scholarships for high school graduates leaving the area to attend college or university |
| Glenboro Recreational Facility Operating Fund | Provides support for the operation and maintenance of The Glenboro Arena. |
| Hilhorst Family Scholarship Fund | Provides scholarships for high school graduates leaving the area to attend college or university for studies in agriculture or another equivalent program |
| John and Vesta Scott Memorial Fund | Dedicated to The Glenboro United Church |
| John Harvard Smart & Caring Community Fund | To assist community groups and projects in a way similar to our existing Community Fund. |
| John Tosh Memorial Fund | Provides both scholarships for dedication to the ideals of sport, and support for area sports and recreation. |
| R.M. of South Cypress Health Care Education Fund | Provides scholarships for high school graduates leaving the area to attend college or university for studies in the health care field |
| Raystone Memorial Centre Operating Fund | To assist in the upkeep of the Raystone seniors’ centre. |
| Roy & Lorna Wallis Family Agricultural Scholarship | Scholarship for Glenboro School graduates planning a career in agriculture. The students must be leaving the area to study. |
| Sena Gunnlaugson Memorial Scholarship Fund | Provides scholarships for high school graduates from Baldur leaving the area to attend college or university |
| Skapti Arason Pioneer Spirit Award | Provides scholarships for high school graduates leaving the area to attend college or university |
| Stewart and Eva Hamilton Memorial Fund | Dedicated to The Glenboro United Church |
| The George and Verna Notman Memorial Fund | To assist community groups and projects in a way similar to our existing Community Fund. |
| The Glenboro Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund | To assist in the beautification of The Glenboro Cemetery. |
| The Glenboro Health Care Fund | Directed for the local hospital, the Personal Care Home, emergency services, equipment, health care education, including mature students |
| The Glenboro Smart & Caring Community Managed Fund | Directed to the community for recreation, arts, education, religious groups, sports and other community activities. |
| The Queen Scholarship | Scholarship for Glenboro School graduates planning a career in the trades. The students must be leaving the area to study. |
| Vera Bjornson Memorial Scholarship | Provides scholarships to students pursuing a love of music. |
| Youth in Philanthropy Fund | A project that provides Glenboro School students the opportunity to learn about philanthropy. |
| Youth Sport and Recreation Fund | Provides support to area youth (ages 6 to 19) for community based or initiated sport and recreation. |
Recent Grants
2025 Grants Awards
| Recipients | Amount |
| 2025 Grants Awards from 2024 Investment Income | $148,509.00 |
| From Smart & Caring Community Fund | $29,879.00 |
| From George & Verna Notman Fund | $33,605.00 |
| From John Harvard Smart & Caring Fund | $1,136.00 |
| From Glenboro Foundation Operating Account | $12,136.00 |
| From Glenboro Foundation Affiliate Fund | $3,200.00 |
| From Glenboro Health Care Fund | $9,947.00 |
| From Designated Funds | $30,917.00 |
| From Education Scholarships | $27,686.00 |
Grant Deadlines
- December 31 - Grants to Community
- May 31 - Graduation Scholarships
Foundation Highlights
The Foundation’s first in-person board meeting of 2021 was indeed memorable. We faced each other wearing masks to guard against the continuing threat of covid; we also faced an empty chair. Agnes was not with us.
Agnes Witherspoon joined the Board of the Glenboro Area Foundation in December 1998. She remained part of the Foundation’s backbone until her sudden passing in July 2021.
To say that Agnes’ passing left a void in the Foundation is an understatement. If the Foundation needed to touch base with the community – Agnes offered. Clarification of Foundation or community history – Agnes knew it. An article – Agnes wrote it. Advice – Agnes gave it.
To many in the province Agnes’ name is synonymous with the Glenboro Area Foundation. She was passionate about its purpose and committed to its continued thriving. Many came to know that an encounter with Agnes would involve a lively discussion about the Foundation’s merits and end up with being handed a copy of the latest Annual Report (copies of which she kept on hand “just in case”!)
Cheers of Gratitude and Godspeed to Agnes! She will be missed.