2009 Annual Report - Edmonton Community Foundation

Funds, Grants
and Disbursements
OPTIONS FOR GIVING
Edmonton Community Foundation works
with donors to create funds that will see their
philanthropic dreams fulfilled.
A wide range of fund options exists to
accommodate donors’ wishes – from
designating specific charities to allowing the
Foundation to direct funds to support priority
community needs.
We are delighted to meet with donors and their
financial advisors to discuss their charitable
goals. Please call us at (780) 426-0015 or visit
our website at www.ecfoundation.org.
EFFECTIVE GRANTING
Edmonton Community Foundation is a trusted,
reliable source for identifying and funding
initiatives that strengthen our community.
A gift to the General Community Fund ensures
that critical community needs are met through
a rigorous, competitive process while providing
accountability to donors.
Through our Community Grants Program,
Foundation staff, advisory committees, and
ultimately our board of directors review
requests from a wide cross-section of sectors
and allocate funding to meet priority needs
and strengthen charities. In general, grants
are awarded in the following categories: arts,
culture, and heritage; education and learning;
health and wellness; community and social
services; recreation and leisure; and
the environment.
General community funds also allow the
Foundation to support the community through
Foundation Directed Initiatives. Carefully
selected charities that demonstrate high levels
of commitment, capacity, and effectiveness are
provided with up to three years of funding for
operations or special projects.
In 2009, despite the challenges of the economic
downturn, Edmonton Community Foundation’s
endowed funds generated millions of dollars
that were awarded to local charities. As well,
many students benefitted from awards
disbursed through our scholarship funds.
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Edmonton Community Foundation • Annual Report 2009