Charity Legacy Funds
A sustainable and enduring source of operational funding that continues to grow over time.
Legacy (endowed) funds are the single greatest tool for a charity to build financial sustainability for decades to come. The Community Foundation is proud to serve as a trusted and accountable third-party to administer Legacy Funds for local charities. Donations and contributions to the Fund are forever protected, responsibly invested as part of our asset pool, and each year, a portion of the investment earnings are granted back to your organization. For charities, the Legacy Fund becomes a transformative source of sustainable and predictable operational funding that allows programs to grow, new staff to be hired, and organizations to continue impacting our community into the future.
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Charity Partnership Booklet: Empowering Your Impact
Report on Investment Results
With an Initial One-Time Donation
of $10,000 to Your
Legacy Fund...
After
First Year
Total Grant
Amount
$350
Fund Balance
$10,193
After
10 Years
Total Grant
Amount
$3,820
Fund Balance
$12,107
After
20 Years
Total Grant
Amount
$8,445
Fund Balance
$14,657
After
50 Years
Total Grant
Amount
$29,029
Fund Balance
$26,008
After
100 Years
Total Grant
Amount
$104,528
Fund Balance
$67,640
Take Advantage of Donation Matching Programs
Take Advantage of Donation Matching Programs
Charity Fund Matching Program
Thanks to the generous gift of an anonymous donor, the Community Foundation is able to support the long-term sustainability of local organizations through the growth of Legacy (Endowed) Funds. For every dollar contributed to a charity’s Legacy Fund held at the Community Foundation, we will contribute an additional 10% on a quarterly basis (up to $50,000 annually).
Canada Cultural Investment Fund
The Endowment Incentive Component of the Canada Cultural Investment Fund (CCIF) encourages donors to contribute to Legacy (Endowed) Funds for eligible non-profit professional arts organizations. The Canadian Heritage program provides up to dollar-for-dollar matching on private donations into approved Legacy (Endowed) Funds.
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Getting Started is Easy
1. Connect with us
Start a conversation with our team about the different fund types available to you, as well as the purpose of your fund. We’re always happy to present at Finance Committees and Board Meetings if your organization is wanting more information.
2. Board motion
The Board Motion documents the intentions of your organization to establish a fund or multiple funds with the Community Foundation. Suggested text for the Board Motion can be found below:
[Legal Name of Organization] wishes to establish [Type of Fund or Funds] at the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation to support the operations of [Legal Name of Organization]. We approve of and authorize [Name, Title] to finalize the terms of the agreement(s) with the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation.
3. Fund establishment
Our team will work with you to finalize the agreement(s), including the name of your Fund, your Fund purpose, and the value of your initial contribution. Once signed by all parties, we will start building your Fund webpage, setting up an online donation page, and giving you access to the Fund Portal.
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