The Winnipeg Foundation

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The Winnipeg Foundation

1350 - One Lombard Place
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0X3

Registered Charitable Number: 11930 0960 RR0001
Manitoba Region: Winnipeg

Vision

A Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.

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

Canada’s first community foundation, The Winnipeg Foundation, was established in 1921. Today we are home to more than 3,700 endowment funds, established by people from all walks of life. Donors to The Foundation share a commitment to the Foundation’s vision of “a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.”

In 2023, The Winnipeg Foundation received more than 8,333 gifts and contributions, totaling more than $46.6 million in gifts and distributed $85.6 million to the community.

Board

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Staff

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Foundation Funds

Literacy for Life Fund
This fund supports family literacy programming across Manitoba. To learn more or to apply for a grant, visit Literacy for Life.

Please visit The Winnipeg Foundation’s website for more Foundation Initiatives, click here.

Recent Grants

Please visit The Winnipeg Foundation’s website for a listing of the most recent grants, click here.

Grant Deadlines

Please visit The Winnipeg Foundation’s website for more information about grant programs and deadlines, click here.

Resources

Please visit The Winnipeg Foundation’s website for the following, click here.
  • Annual Report
  • Audited Financials
  • Magazines
  • Reports