Guelph Community Foundation (The)
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL1865 | Last Modified: 03 Sep 2019 | Last Full Update: 06 May 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | GCF |
| Office Phone | 519-821-9216 |
| Website | www.guelphcf.ca |
| Social Media |     |
| Primary Contact | Jessica Barrie, Operations and Community Engagement Manager; Email: jbarrie@guelphcf.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Chris Willard, Executive Director; Email: cwillard@guelphcf.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Bev Watters, Volunteer Coordinator |
| Description (Site) | Located in Old Quebec Street Mall, on the main level with PIN (effective Aug 1, 2019) |
| Site Location | Guelph-Downtown |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | Old Quebec Street Shoppes 55 Wyndham St N, Suite 4A - Main Level Guelph, ON N1H 7T8 View MapQuest Map View Google Map |
| Intersection | Wyndham St N and Quebec St |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1311 Guelph, ON N1H 6N6 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Encourages philanthropy and funding of charitable activities. |
| Description (Service) | Helps make charitable giving easy, flexible and effective. * has in-depth knowledge of the community, its organizations, needs and opportunities * specialized knowledge about estate planning and ways donors can maximize the value of their charitable giving; these two areas of expertise are combined to help donors fulfill their charitable goals, maximize tax opportunities, and meet important needs in the community Earnings from the investment pool are used as grants to support local initiatives as they align with Vital Signs reporting. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * appointments outside of these hours can be arranged |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Donors - no restrictions Grant applicants - must be registered charities recognized by Canada Revenue Agency |
| Application | Call or visit website for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - minimal administrative fee for funds management |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Established | 2000 |
| Funding | Interest earned off the main investment portfolio is granted back into the community as per need and direction. |
| Print Material | Annual Report |
| Resources | Member of Community Foundations of Canada (191 community foundations across Canada) |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Public Foundations |
