The Victoria Foundation provides leadership by inspiring giving, by thoughtfully caring for the assets entrusted to us, and by investing in people, ideas and activities that strengthen our communities.

Grants exceed $1.2 million for 2009 fall granting cycle

The Foundation Board of Directors recently gave final approval to provide $1,258,750 in welcome resources to 133 charitable organizations. Highlights include 65 grants totalling $361,927 to organizations that have endowment funds hosted by the Victoria Foundation and another 93 designated grants from funds created by donors and entrusted to the Victoria Foundation. So far in 2009, the Foundation has provided 461 grants totalling more than $6.2 million.

LATEST NEWS

FONT SIZE :  A A A

Year end giving – consider a gift of stock

Would like to make a gift of your publicly-traded securities to the Victoria Foundation? It is easy to do – and you will also eliminate the capital gains tax on any appreciated stock.

The Victoria Foundation Amendment Act receives Royal Assent

Over the past year our board has worked diligently to move forward revisions to our governing Act that will allow us to ensure sustainability of granting in the future. Our over reaching goal is to balance the protection and purchasing power of the endowments with the needs of the community today and tomorrow.

Victoria Foundation releases fourth annual Vital Signs report card

The Victoria Foundation released its fourth annual
Vital Signs report earlier today, providing a snapshot of the livability and wellbeing of life in the Capital Region. The report combines public opinion and statistics and presents them in an easy to read format aimed at stimulating conversation around 11 issue areas. More than 860 citizens in the region participated in this year’s online survey to grade Victoria’s Vital Signs.

 

Greater Victoria's Youth included in 2009 Vital Signs report

Young people of the region ages 15 - 24 took part in the first ever Victoria's Vital Signs® youth survey! As part of the annual community check-up conducted by the Victoria Foundation, youth were encouraged to grade our city and identify what they see as priorities in a broad range of areas. Thanks to the generous support of the TELUS Victoria Community Board, Greater Victoria youth have had an opportunity to share their thoughts, ideas and concerns.

IN OUR COMMUNITY

Youth in Philanthropy

Designed to advance two concepts in participating schools: engaging young people in supporting the capacity of charitable organizations and strengthening their communities.

Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society

The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society supports post-secondary education by providing easy to access scholarships for students attending public post-secondary institutions.

Making a Difference

Donors are as unique as the charitable organizations in our community. These stories illustrate a few of the many innovative ways we can all make a difference together.

SPECIAL REPORT

2008-2009 Annual Report

As you will see, the theme of this year's annual report is "A Colourful Past..a Bright Future."

The Victoria Foundation is a public foundation established through an Act of the BC Legislature in 1936 and a registered Canadian charity.
Our Canada Revenue Agency Charity BN/Registration Number is 130650898RR0001.