The Comox Valley Community Foundation is a registered, independent philanthropic institution whose mission is to help improve the quality of life in the Comox Valley. This is accomplished by providing financial support to a variety of community based charitable...
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Funds support diverse and sometimes unique needs
The Foundation is responsible for managing and administering a variety of funds that have been established by generous donors to help enhance the quality of life in the Comox Valley. Most of these funds have been set up by donors as discretionary or unrestricted funds...
Why give through your community foundation?
Many people find giving to the community foundation an attractive solution for their philanthropic needs. One of the main reasons is that the Foundation is locally focused and is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Comox Valley. Another major reason for...
What’s the difference between a Private Foundation, Charitable Organization and a Community Foundation?
All of these organizations exist to provide valuable assistance to worthy causes but there are differences that dictate how and to whom their funds are disbursed. Private Foundations are nongovernmental, non-profit organizations that have been usually established with...
Foundation Receives Largest Donation Ever
The Comox Valley Community Foundation’s assets have just been increased by $811,287.75 … its biggest gift ever. This donation from the Comox Valley Association for Mentally Handicapped People (CVAMHP) will be used to establish a permanent endowment fund for the...
Foundation Receives Largest Donation Ever
The Comox Valley Community Foundation’s assets have just been increased by $811,287.75 … its biggest gift ever. This donation from the Comox Valley Association for Mentally Handicapped People (CVAMHP) will be used to establish a permanent endowment fund for the...
Donation largest ever for Comox Valley Community Foundation
This article was originally featured on BC Local News. See the original article, or click the image below. The Comox Valley Community Foundation’s assets have just been increased by $811,287.75 — its biggest gift ever. This donation from the Comox Valley Association...
Foundation Gala Diamond Event Sponsor Odlum Brown Limited Commits to 3 year Sponsorship
Comox Valley Community Foundation is delighted to announce that Odlum Brown Limited will return as the Diamond Event Sponsor for the annual fundraising Gala for the next three years. “We count on the funds raised from the Gala event to off set the Foundation’s...
How your charitable organization can work towards attaining financial stability
Creating an endowment fund for your registered charitable organization through the Community Foundation has many advantages. One of biggest advantages is the ability to achieve greater returns on your organization’s investments due to the diversification and size of...
Making a difference comes in many forms
From providing funds to help restore a playground on Denman Island to assisting in refurbishing an apartment for Y.A.N.A., your Community Foundation has been able to support dozens of very different charitable organizations throughout the Comox Valley. In many cases...
