We are passionate stewards of philanthropy, helping every donor create their enduring legacy through charitable giving.
Our calling is to work with individuals, families, and organizations to fulfill their philanthropic interests.
The Saskatoon Community Foundation team offers a broad understanding of community needs, expertise in planned giving, and the ability to target donations to the areas of greatest importance to you, our donor.
Whether you want to make an immediate impact or create a lasting legacy, our foundation is committed to matching your interests as a donor with the right fund type and charity. We serve you by establishing endowed funds invested and managed by the foundation and directed by you. Through both endowed funds and non-endowed funds, the foundation makes strategic grants to a wide range of charities in Saskatoon to enhance the quality of life in our community.
Saskatoon Community Foundation stewards $78.6 million in endowed and non-endowed funds and manages $24.6 million in funds for other charities. Its endowment model ensures a reliable stream of grant funding flows into the community in perpetuity. The foundation is trusted to represent over 400 fundholders.
Donations are held in trust…in perpetuity. Only the income earned by the endowment is used to make grants. Every year, the foundation supports a wide range of community projects and initiatives.
Beyond our charitable sector knowledge, our team has a heart for community and has taken an allyship role in reconciliation, working closely with Indigenous cultural advisors and participating in answering the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.
We were established in 1970 by a group of Saskatoon people who wanted to make their community a better place, with an Act of Legislation ensuring the foundation will continue benefiting the community in perpetuity.
A community foundation with registered charitable status, we are an active member of Community Foundations of Canada. Community foundations are one of the world’s fastest growing philanthropic movements, with more than 1,400 foundations in 42 countries. In Canada Community Foundations of Canada includes 201 community foundations managing $6.39 billion in assets—a permanent nest egg for Canadian communities.
Our Vision:
A vibrant community where everyone belongs.
Our Mission:
We inspire philanthropy, build community and lead change in Saskatoon:
- Stewarding philanthropy
- Understanding community
- Bringing community together
(donors, businesses, governments and organizations) - Building endowed and non-endowed funds
- Providing grants and resources to charities.
Our Guiding Principles:
In pursuit of our mission, Saskatoon Community Foundation will:
- Be open, accountable, and ethical;
- Be a leader in charitable giving;
- Strengthen community capacity; and
- Be proactive.
Photo by Dave Stobbe: Saskatoon Community Foundation 2023 Board members Shreya Pahwa, Carson Heagy, Darlene Bessey, Bev Lafond, Wanda Hunchak, Cara Petrovicz, John Agioritis, Jay Stark, Shirley Greyeyes, Danielle Favreau, Heather Sully.