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Killarney Foundation
P.O. BOX 1180
Killarney, MB R0K 1G0
Killarney, MB R0K 1G0
Registered Charitable Number: 119240463 RR0001
Manitoba Region: Southwest
Mission
To be a catalyst for strengthening community well-being, now and for future generations, by promoting philanthropy, creating partnerships and supporting diverse charitable organizations.Description
Permanent fund providing grants from annual income earned with a broad range of grant-making activities governed by a local board of its residents.Board
- Janice Smith, Chairperson
- David Jones
- Matthew Nichol
- Brett Skeoch
- Ed Dow
- Jaret Box
- Kim English
- Susan Blixhavn
Staff
- Jackie Mitchell, Treasurer
- Shelley Vandenberghe, Secretary
Foundation Funds
| General Fund | Benefits entire community – sole discretion with Board of Directors |
| Killarney Beautification Fund | Improve physical appearance of community |
| High School Scholarship Fund | Assist education costs for both universities and technical colleges |
| Killarney Hospital Fund | Provide equipment to assist in the betterment of health care in community |
| JAV David Museum | Assist in preserving heritage of community |
| Lakeland Regional Library Fund | Provide funds for equipment and books |
| Killarney Minor Sports Fund | Assist in recreational activities to ensure accessibility to all in community |
| Turtle Mountain Flywheel Club Fund | Preserve farm machinery and promote history of farming in area |
| Killarney Food Bank Fund | Provide assistance to low-income families |
| Killarney Meals on Wheels Fund | Provide home delivery of nutritional food to seniors and other house-bound persons |
| Marringhurst Historical Society Fund | Restoration and upkeep of Marringhurst Manor |
| Killarney Legion Peace Gardens Camp Fund | Assist youth to attend various sport training programs |
| Killarney School Band Fund | Provide bursary plus purchase large instruments when needed |
| Killarney Lakeside Golf Club Fund | To assist project which enhance and maintain the golf club facility |
| Killarney Beautification Fund | For the beautification of the Town of Killarney |
| Killarney Hospital Palliative / Bayside Fund | For palliative care and care home purposes |
| Killarney-Turtle Mountain Fire Department Fund | Fire department equipment |
| Killarney Elks Fund | Benefits entire community |
| Killarney Ag Society Community Fund | Benefits entire community |
| Killarney Ag Society Scholarship Fund | Bridge scholarship for students continuing education |
Foundation Grants
| Killarney Shamrock Centre: to assist with purchase of electric zamboni | $30,000 |
| Killarney Shamrock Centre: sponsorship of community foundation wall | $10,000 |
| Killarney Lakeside Golf Course: to assist with pumphouse | $40,000 |
| Killarney Fire Dept: to assist with purchase of Jaws of Life | $10,000 |
| Scholarships | $36,000 |
| Bayside Personal Care Home: toward 3 season room | $10,000 |
| Killarney Hospital: kitchen renos for patients and staff | $20,000 |
| Killarney Hospital: transport chair, blood pressure monitor, holter monitor, utility cart | $20,000 |
| Killarney Garden Club: to assist with planting supplies | $1,560 |
| Kiddie Corner Early Learning Centre: laminator / cartridges | $570 |
| Killarney Dance Program: equipment | $4,500 |
| Killarney Minor Ball: jerseys | $5,000 |
| Lakeland Regional Library: outdoor picnic shelter, furnishings and LEGO | $1,560 |
| Killarney School: amplification system | $10,000 |
| Killarney Minor Hockey: iPad | $550 |
| Killarney Figure Skating Club | $500 |
| Killarney Hospital: blinds, kitchen renovations | $14,000 |
| Bayside Personal Care Home: 3 season room | $85,000 |
| Service for Seniors: music in the park, seniors programs | $5,000 |
| Killarney Congregate Meals for Seniors: freezer | $700 |
| Lakeland Regional Library: projector and screen, book shelf and baby change table | $2,600 |
| Killarney Nursery School: outdoor and sensory equipment | $5,000 |
| New Horizon Seniors Center: chairs, shuffle board equipment, paint, and defibrillator | $6,400 |
| Royal Legion Plaza Seniors Housing: automatic door openers | $8,000 |
| Shamrock Center: bowling alley equipment repairs | $20,560 |
| Killarney Garden Club: horticultural park beautification | $2,500 |
| Killarney Lakeside Golf Course: irrigation project | $10,000 |
| Killarney School: jerseys / uniforms | $15,000 |
| Royal Canadian Legion: building roof | $15,000 |
| Kiddie Corner Early Learning Center: tables and chairs | $2,930 |
| Killarney-Turtle Mountain Fire Department: breathing apparatus harnesses | $15,000 |
Grant Deadlines
- Spring - March 15
- Fall - September 15