About Us
Plain and simple, the Maple Ridge Community Foundation provides ways for people to give to causes that matter in their own community.
Together, we have the ability to make a difference because of the generosity of our donors. Gifts are invested and held forever in an endowment. Through prudent investment and judicious grant making, the Maple Ridge Community Foundation is able to ensure that donors’ wishes are respected in perpetuity, creating a lasting legacy that addresses not only the needs of today, but also the needs of tomorrow.
The Maple Ridge Community Foundation does not compete with other charitable organizations, but instead, enhances their ability to serve the community in a variety of ways.
We make it easy for people to:
- Put aside money that will be dedicated to philanthropy
- Give to all types of charities in Maple Ridge
We do this in a couple of ways:
- Through endowment funds – give once and your gift gives forever!
- Regular giving or giving when you’re able
The Maple Ridge Community Foundation is a proud member of:
We’re passionate about building community vitality!
- Vitality depends on long-term resources for long-term solutions, therefore we work with donors to build endowment funds that are meaningful, and that ensure a vibrant future for the people of Maple Ridge.
- The Community Foundation recognizes that vitality comes from all corners of a community, so we grant funds to the widest possible range of organizations and initiatives in Maple Ridge.
- Vitality requires leadership, so we collaborate with people from all parts of the community to stimulate new ideas, build participation and strengthen community-wide philanthropy.
Maple Ridge Community Foundation’s approach is extra special because:
- We bring donors to the table as community builders, and help them formulate and realize their philanthropic goals, match their interests and concerns with community needs and organizations and find innovative and responsible ways to give their investments lasting impact.
- We take the broadest view of what a community is, and what it needs to succeed. This is why our grants support everything from food, shelter and care for those most in need, to recreation, the arts and the environment.
- We take the long-term view for our communities: we identify long-term needs and opportunities and invest in sustainable solutions, helping the citizens of Maple Ridge become resilient, resourceful and ready for the future they want.
