2020 Report to the Community - Due to the amazing generosity from donors and the hard work from staff and volunteers, we were able to grant over $1.45 million to Guelph and area charities in 2020. The full story of our work can be found here.

Media Release July 7, 2021 - Guelph Community Foundation awards 17 local students with $25,800 in scholarships and bursaries

Media Release June 16, 2021 - Guelph Community Foundation announces six new Board Members to Board of Directors to support next phase of growth

Vital Focus Release May 12, 2021 - We are sharing today our seventh release in our Vital Focus series on secondary pandemic effects as they relate to access to the internet and digital devices, click here for the full read

Media Release March 25, 2021 - Today we share the launch of a new fund, the Make Your Mark Foundation in Memory of Kayla Chadwick starting on March 26 Epilepsy Awareness Day, click here for details

Vital Focus Release  March 11, 2021 - We are sharing today our sixth release in our Vital Focus series on secondary pandemic effects as they relate to persons with disabilities, click here to read

Media Release January 14, 2021 - The Guelph Community Foundation announces funding results of $471,166 to 35 critical programs through the Emergency Community Support Fund to support Covid-19 efforts. Click here to read

We build community vitality in three ways:

1) DONOR ENGAGEMENT
We work with donors and help them plan their philanthropic goals, matching their interests and concerns with community needs and organizations. We help them find innovative and responsible ways to give their investments lasting impact. We build endowments and create legacies.  To meet some of our fund holders and read their stories, click here.

2) GRANTING
We grant funds to the widest possible range of organizations and initiatives. Whether it is sending hundreds of children to camp, planting trees, awarding youth for significant achievements, or supporting a program for bereaved parents - to learn more about our various granting opportunities please click here. We base our funding decisions on both our Vital Signs research and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

3) LEADERSHIP
We bring people together from all parts of the community to stimulate new ideas, build participation, and strengthen community philanthropy. We identify long-term needs and opportunities in partnership with other funders, community groups and government.