The YMCA of Northern Alberta Foundation was created to ensure there is stable, sustainable funding for community programming and supports provided to our communities by the YMCA of Northern Alberta. 

All donations to the Foundation are endowed. Endowment funds are invested in perpetuity, with a portion of the annual interest generated disbursed to support YMCA initiatives and programs. These funds provide the Y with a steady, reliable source of annual funding that supports the Y’s ability to plan, innovate, and meet the ongoing (and often changing) needs of our communities. The balance of the endowment fund's income is reinvested to protect the endowment fund against inflation.   

The YMCA of Northern Alberta Board of the Foundation and the Foundation's Investment Committee maintain oversight of the investment policy and the endowment funds' performance. Funds are invested following prudent investment guidelines. 

Donors to the Foundation can feel confident knowing their contributions are thoughtfully invested and diligently managed. 

There are many ways to support the YNCA of Northern Alberta Foundation:

Give, While You Live

Any donation amount may be contributed to the Foundation here or right here via CanadaHelps!

Live, Then Give

Alternatively, you may be interested in leaving a future or legacy gift. Legacy giving is for everyone — no matter your income, background, or the size of your gift, it takes a community to build and grow an endowment fund.

Legacy gifts are most often left through a person's Will*; however, there are many other options. You can learn more here. 

If you have questions and want to learn more, please contact us! We are here to share information, answer your questions, and support you as you explore whether legacy giving is right for you, now or in the future.

Donors are encouraged to consider the needs of their family and to consult with professional advisors to be sure their gift to the YMCA can be incorporated with their overall estate and tax plans. 

YMCA of Northern Alberta acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory of the Cree (including Upstream People, Woods), Blackfoot, Métis, Nakoda, Tsuu T'ina, Dene, and Dane-zaa (Beaver) peoples. Treaties 6, 7, and 8 territories continue to be an important gathering place for many First Nation peoples. We also recognize their contributions to building healthy communities and thank them for their stewardship of the land. YMCAs in Canada are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for all, a value reflected in our Statement of Reconciliation.