Established in 1988, the North Shore Community Foundation serves the geographic areas of North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Bowen Island and Lions Bay.  The Foundation was created in response to community needs.  To date the Foundation has contributed in excess of $450,000 in support of over 400 community project and scholarships throughout the North Shore. 

The Foundation’s core purposes are to:

1. professionally manage trust funds and endowment funds

2. distribute the net income from each fund by grants within the North Shore community.

The Foundation has grown from a balance sheet value of a few hundred dollars in 1988 to a current capital of over $1.3 million (2008) in 22 funds. We are incorporated under the Societies Act of British Columbia and are registered as a Charitable Organization with the Canada Revenue Agency.

Latest News:

May, 2008         North Shore Mayor’s Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament an overwhelming success; contributes over $62,500 to North Shore Look Out Shelter and $62,500 to the Mayor’s Community Trust Fund

May, 2008         North Shore Neighbourhood House Establishes a new Endowment Fund – local supporter pledged two generous gifts.

April, 2008         City of North Vancouver Establishes a new Fund – Youth Centennial Scholarship

Have you ever thought about donating to the North Shore Community Foundation?

All the information is right here on our website: Giving.

Could your organization use a grant?

The forms for applying, and the criteria for awarding, are available on this website; see the Granting section.

Annual Report:

June 2007         North Shore Community Foundation 2007 Annual Report (please note this is a 1M PDF file)

Please look though the site and let us know what you think. We would appreciate your feedback about the site.

email: info@nscommunityfoundation.com