I am constantly amazed and inspired by how generous Edmontonians are. In 2024, thanks to the contributions of our donors, we granted approximately $35.5 million to nearly 900 charities and 550 students, bringing Edmonton Community Foundation’s lifetime funding to over $430 million.
As Black History Month draws to a close, we’re proud of our collaborations with the Africa Centre, City of Edmonton and Edmonton Heritage Council. Together, we provided funding for a variety of important programs and events celebrating Edmonton’s African diaspora community. It’s an honour to celebrate how they profoundly and positively influence the culture and vibrancy of where we live. We’ve also fulfilled our commitment to match donations to endowments supporting Black-led and Black-serving organizations, securing $200,000 for the Edmonton Black Community Fund and the Africa Centre Fund. Created by the community for the community, these funds ensure lasting support for future generations.
Our capital grants program provides crucial support for infrastructure and long-term sustainability for organizations. In 2024, we provided more than $1 million for capital projects. This includes:
- $80,000 to the Fort Saskatchewan Food Gatherers Society for the purchase of a commercial refrigerated truck, expanding its capacity to distribute perishable food items to those in need
- $50,000 to the Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre Society to furnish a new child forensic interview suite, ensuring proper care for children affected by sexual abuse.
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$50,000 to the River Valley Alliance for interpretive signs and wayfinding symbols along the newly named Amisk Wacîw Mîskanaw Trail, enhancing accessibility to our shared natural spaces.
With International Women’s Day on March 8, we remember three remarkable women we lost this past year – Dianne Kipnes, Grace Rumbold and Elexis Schloss. Their legacies of advocacy, participation and generosity live on through the many organizations they touched like NAIT, the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, Edmonton Opera, Compassion House, Pilgrims Hospice and the Citadel Theatre. Each was a dedicated volunteer and philanthropist shaping our city, and an example to which we can all aspire.
As we move forward into 2025, we do so with deep gratitude for the relationships that make our work possible. Thank you for being part of this journey with us.
