Cranbrook & District Community Foundation

Giving to the Foundation

Why Give?

The foremost reason for giving to a community foundation is to provide an ongoing, permanent benefit to your community.

Donors may choose a favourite community organization to support, or stipulate the field of interest in which the allocations are to be made. For maximum long-term flexibility and benefit, the donor may leave the disbursement to the discretion of the Foundation's Board of Directors.

The Foundation will carefully screen all potential recipients and requires reporting on the use of any grants.

How to Give

Gifts may be given in many forms including:

• Art
• Cash
• Stocks and Bonds
• Gifts in Kind
• Gifts in Memoriam
• Life Insurance
• Real estate
• Transfer of existing endowments

For a brief introduction to various ideas for "creative giving", click here. There is also an excellent resource for professional advisors at the Community Foundations of Canada website.

To explore, in detail, the possibility of making a gift to your community through our Foundation, appropriate to your personal circumstances and charitable interests, please consult your professional advisor. Your accountant, lawyer, investment counsellor, life insurance agent, trust officer or financial planner will be pleased to discuss the options.

Granting categories include, but are not limited to:

• Social programs
• Seniors
• Health
• Environment
• Education
• Community Enhancement
• Children
• Arts and Culture

Types of Funds

CDCF offers a broad range of fund types to fit the needs of both donors and grantees. Details are available from the CDCF, or you can discuss giving with your financial advisor or lawyer to find out how giving to the Foundation can best fit your personal requirements.

A general summary of the types of funds available at CDCF can be found here.

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Mail us at: 

801B Baker Street, Cranbrook,
British Columbia,
Canada V1C 1A3
(250) 426-1119

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