About Us Who We Are
We strengthen the community by connecting donors to charities and causes that are important to them.
Edmonton is full of passionate people dedicated to building a vibrant community. Edmonton Community Foundation supports this by encouraging innovation, visionary thinking, and leadership. We believe that with the right resources, it is possible to strengthen Edmonton’s community. That is why we have spent years building strong relationships with donors, charities, volunteers, and community leaders. These relationships help us identify trends and priority needs in our city. They also help us provide the right resources to the right people, projects, and places. Whether you’re looking for a student grant, funding for your charity’s latest project, or a trusted place to donate, ECF has what you need. After all, connecting people is what we do best.
Careers & Volunteering
Join a team dedicated to creating positive change in Edmonton. Explore career and volunteer opportunities to make an impact alongside us.
Purpose, Mission, Vision and Values
Our guiding principles drive everything we do—from empowering communities to building a brighter future. Discover what inspires our work and our commitment to Edmonton.
Staff
Meet the passionate people behind ECF’s impact. Our staff is dedicated to strengthening Edmonton, one initiative at a time. Get to know the people who make it happen.
Donors
Endowment funds don’t require millions—donors can start with $10,000 and build it over time. Through ECF’s efficient, strategic fund management, around 4% is granted annually to charities, creating a lasting legacy that continues to grow and benefit the community.
Charities
We are the largest non-governmental funder of the charitable sector in Edmonton, trending to distribute more than $38 million into the community by the end of 2024. We support hundreds of students and charities in a variety of sectors through our diverse range of granting streams.
Students
ECF understands that it’s more than organizations that make our community strong — it’s the people. Our grants aim to encourage students to be active in the community. This is why our student awards consider both financial need and community involvement.
Professional Advisors
ECF partners with professional advisors to make charitable giving easy and flexible for their clients. From gifts in wills to donations of securities or life insurance, clients have many options to build a legacy and enjoy tax benefits. We’re here to support advisors in finding the best solutions for their clients.