Impact 2025

It’s a snapshot of a city investing not only in today’s needs, but in the future we want to build together. From affordable housing and early childhood development to donor generosity and social finance, 2025 demonstrated what’s possible when people come together around shared purpose.

Inside, you’ll find heartfelt stories, milestones and clear evidence of the meaningful change created by donors, partners, charities and volunteers across Edmonton and beyond.
Explore how your support and community-led investments are creating stability, opportunity and belonging—and how ECF is helping turn imagination into action.

This report reflects a city actively shaping what comes next. In 2025, ECF surpassed $1 billion in assets under management while granting $44.7 million to charities and students across the region. We strengthened our commitment to affordable housing and early childhood development, expanded opportunities through social enterprise financing and student awards, and continued working alongside community partners to help turn bold ideas into lasting impact.

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Imagine the future showing up early.

Education opens doors, but for many students, cost can stand in the way. In 2025, we provided $1.7 million in Student Awards to 565 students.

Imagine the future showing up early.

Imagine investment that sees value.

With support from our Social Enterprise Fund (SEF), Goodwill Industries of Alberta has expanded its operations across the province.

Imagine investment that sees value.

Imagine a final gift with infinite possibility.

Seanna Collins first learned about ECF in the 1990s — not as a donor, but as a journalist. While hosting Day by Day, CFRN TV, she interviewed two of our founders, Robert Stollery and John Poole. That conversation stayed with her.

Imagine a final gift with infinite possibility.

Imagine care that reaches every creature.

Behind every strong organization is a clear vision for what comes next. With a $9,000 Small Grant, the Alberta SPCA is blueprinting that future through its 2025-2029 strategic plan.

Imagine care that reaches every creature.

Imagine roots that grow into the future.

Now in its second year, the Indigenous Health and Wellness program at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton (TWOSE) is expanding its relationship with Indigenous youth and their families.

Imagine roots that grow into the future.

Imagine housing that builds stronger families.

Last year, we identified affordable housing and early childhood development as priorities — areas where long-term change begins.

Imagine housing that builds stronger families.

Message from our Board Chair & CEO

At Edmonton Community Foundation we see a community where everyone has a place to call home, children and families have the support they need to thrive, and where opportunity is shared.

Message from our Board Chair & CEO

Imagine creating a culture that serves communities.

For Mosaic Home Services, giving back is part of how they do business.

Imagine creating a culture that serves communities.

Imagine support that surrounds.

The Beaverhill Bird Observatory (BBO) has been researching and monitoring more than 270 bird species in the Beaverhill Natural Area for the past 40 years.