CALGARY FOUNDATION
Registered Name: THE CALGARY FOUNDATION
Business No: 108074436RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and have been issued a charitable registration number.
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The Calgary Foundation facilitates collaborative philanthropy by making powerful connections between donors and community organizations.
BACKGROUND
Since 1955, Calgary Foundation has been nurturing a healthy, vibrant, giving and caring community.
The Foundation facilitates collaborative philanthropy by making powerful connections between donors and community organizations for the long-term benefit of Calgary and area.
It is the strategic partnerships with our generous fundholders and effective nonprofits that enable us to do great work and build a vibrant community. The strength and value of a community foundation is reflected in a strong and sustainable charitable sector.
VISION
To build a healthy and vibrant community where everyone belongs.
MISSION
We inspire philanthropy, support the charitable sector and build a permanent endowment to address the current and future needs of people in our community.
- Know the community
- Engage community
- Connect donors with the needs they care about
- Make grants, make change – 360 degree
VALUES
- Accountability – We are answerable to the community and our stakeholders for our practices and results.
- Compassion – We care about people and consider individual and community wellbeing.
- Excellence – We aspire to exceptional performance and are committed to best practices.
- Inclusiveness – We embrace diverse knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and encourage collaborative communities.
- Integrity – We are trustworthy, honest, reliable and ethical.
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