Corporate giving that lasts Philanthropy
Your company already makes a difference to your customers, your staff and your community. A corporate giving fund with Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) helps you build on that impact.
Build your company’s legacy
A corporate fund gives your business a flexible way to support community while strengthening your company’s long-term impact.
With ECF, your business can:
- Support the causes, charities or community priorities that matter to you
- Create a named fund that reflects your company’s values
- Involve staff, clients or stakeholders in giving decisions
- Access charitable tax advantages
- Keep your giving simple by working with one trusted organization
- Build a legacy that continues beyond today
ECF works with companies of all sizes to create charitable giving plans that are practical, flexible and built around your goals.
Choose a giving approach that works for your business
Corporate giving does not have to be one-size-fits-all. ECF can help you create a fund structure that balances immediate impact with long-term community support.
For example, your business could strategically direct a portion of your giving to immediate community needs through a non-endowed fund, while placing another portion into a permanent endowment fund.
This gives your company the best of both: the ability to act now and the opportunity to build something that lasts.
Legacy Endowment Funds
- Permanently endowed funds create perpetual support for causes or charities
- Annual disbursements (currently 4.5%) support your chosen charities or areas of interest
- Professional investment management ensures long-term growth
- Your company’s name and values are preserved through generations
Immediate Impact Funds
- Non-endowed funds allow your business flexibility to address pressing community needs today
- Distribution to charities, amounts and timelines are directed by your organization
- The fund is invested, so it grows until you decide where to invest
Mosaic Home Services Built to Give
For Mosaic Home Services, giving back is part of how they do business. Through their Mosaic Home Service Community Support Fund and the Knight Family Fund, they’re turning success into something shared — supporting causes that matter to their team of 54 franchisees across Canada.
We work alongside Mosaic to make that giving simple, strategic, and meaningful. This includes structuring their community fund as a non-endowed fund so that their charitable support can flow to organizations 12 times per year.
“ECF simplifies our giving so we can focus on what we do best — running our business and giving back with purpose.” – Steven Knight , Chief of Vision & Direction, Mosaic Home Services
In 2025, the fund provided $55,085 to 12 organizations bringing its cumulative support to $105,085 since it was established in 2024.
But Mosaic’s impact goes beyond the mechanics of giving. It brings their franchisees together to create a culture of giving back to the communities that have helped the company find success.
Frequently asked questions
What is corporate giving?
Corporate giving is when a business supports charities, community initiatives or causes through donations, grants, or charitable funds. A corporate giving fund with ECF helps your company organize that giving in a simple, strategic way.
What is a corporate endowment fund?
A corporate endowment fund is a permanent charitable fund created by a company. The fund is invested and a portion is granted to charities each year. This allows your company’s giving to continue forever.
Can our company support more than one cause?
Yes. Your corporate fund can support specific charities, areas of interest or broader community priorities. We can help you build a giving strategy that reflects your values and goals.
Can employees be involved?
Yes. Many companies use corporate giving as a way to engage staff, clients or stakeholders. Your team can be part of recommending grants, learning about community needs or celebrating the impact your company is making.
Can we work with ECF to give back now AND build a legacy for the future?
Yes. We can help you create a combined approach that supports immediate community needs while also building a permanent legacy fund. We do require each corporate fund to hold a portion in endowment.
How do we get started?
Start with a conversation. Our Philanthropy Advisors can help you explore your goals, your giving options and the fund structure that makes the most sense for your business. There are no obligations and we’re happy to advise based on our over 35 years of experience.
Let’s build something that lasts
Explore how ECF can support you to create a legacy and position your company as a community leader.
Book a call with a Philanthropy Advisor today at 780.426.0015 or DonorServices@ecf.ca.