The Edmonton Community Foundation was created and supported by generous Edmontonians to enhance the quality of life for people in Edmonton and surrounding area, today and for generations to come. It helps donors to make community investment decisions that meet their needs. It holds and invests endowed funds to generate annual income, and distributes a portion of the income to meet community needs through other charitable organizations. The Edmonton Community Foundation is a charity for charities.
Most charities seek donations to meet current needs.
It provides long term stability and project funding for many charitable purposes, with new allocations every year. The Edmonton Community Foundation owes its launch and its future to the leadership of visionary Edmontonians. It starts with donors. People who care about their community, and want to continue to invest in its people, today - and for countless tomorrows. The Edmonton Community Foundation exists to help the people of Edmonton and area by encouraging philanthropy and funding charitable activities.