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Bill and Paul are building charitable funds for specific areas they want to support, trusting the foundation to steward their funds and take care of the details.

You can be like Gladys. Gladys Hall carefully saved and invested throughout her career to create an endowed fund that now sustains multiple charities. It is achievable to create a remarkable $1M legacy, starting with a small gift.

Brenda Baker and Art Slade wanted to do something in their daughter’s memory to spread joy and kindness. In establishing the Tori Slade Fund they found a fitting tribute reflecting who Tori was and her rapturous experience of music.

A member of the Community Foundations of Canada, Saskatoon Community Foundation has deep roots in our local community. Looking for solutions, impact, flexibility, transparency, and community focus? Ask us how to get started.

After a lifetime of giving, Bob Steane gave one last transformational gift through his estate to improve the lives of his neighbours and community. His over $10M gift promotes the arts, addresses homelessness, and enhances health care.

Community Foundations of Canada are uniquely positioned to bring together people who care about making a lasting difference in our community with charitable organizations addressing pressing priorities.

The Saskatoon Inter-Agency Response to COVID-19 group is working to serve vulnerable residents. It has provided a coordinated approach for service, information, and resources.

The Dr. Whitmer Firor Music Scholarship marked its 25th Anniversary in 2020. Over the years, the fund has granted in excess of $50,000 to talented music students beginning their careers.

Shane Partridge is the voice we need in Saskatoon, working with street gangs and advocating for rehabilitation. Shane is a recipient of the Saskatoon Community Foundation Leadership Bursary.

Philanthropist Bart Hunter is recognized by the province for his contributions, volunteerism, and impact. He credits wife Cindy for her partnership and support.

This Canadian Association of Gift Planners study looked at donors' motivations. Giving back to community proves to be a much larger motivation than the prospective tax breaks.

In conversations with their clients, financial advisors can gain a deeper understanding of their clients' philanthropic interests and values. With many Canadians retiring and transferring wealth over the coming years, the relationships with advisors are key.