Strategic Plan
The Calgary Foundation helps create a giving and caring community by facilitating philanthropy for the long term benefit of Calgary and area, and is one of the largest community foundations in Canada with assets of $396 million. The Foundation is a 360 degree grant-maker, distributing more than $22 million annually to all sectors of the charitable sector.
The Vision for the Future
The Calgary Foundation works to create a community where citizens are engaged in community building at all levels, a city that is healthy and vibrant, that embraces diversity and supports all its members, and where a strong and sustainable charitable sector serves community needs.
To achieve this desired state of our community, The Calgary Foundation serves as a catalyst and a convener, as a meeting place fostering partnerships and engaging citizens. The Foundation promotes and facilitates philanthropy for the long term benefit of Calgary and area. As a knowledgeable grant maker with more than 55 years experience, The Calgary Foundation is a community builder who, in partnership with others, identifies and addresses needs for the benefit of all citizens in Calgary and area.
External Environmental Scan
Trends and factors in the external environment impact The Calgary Foundation's work in the community, including where we direct our grants and initiatives we support in Calgary & area.
External Environmental Scan