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Our Funds
Thriving Community Funds
provide near term funding for specific impact areas identified as priorities across Vancouver’s North Shore communities
Community Health & Wellness
Culture, Arts & Recreation
Engagement & Belonging
Environment & Action
Food Security & Poverty Reduction
Right Relationships
Youth, Families & Seniors
Organization Funds (permanent/endowed)
supporting programs offered by the organizations
North Vancouver Community Arts Council - Youth Cultural Development Fund (1993)
MONOVA: North Vancouver Museum and Archives (1993)
FANS: Fund for Arts on the North Shore (1995)
District of North Vancouver Public Library (2000)
DNV Community Heritage Grants (2009)
North Shore Neighbourhood House (2008)
Legacy Funds
Sheila Jones Seniors Fund* (2004)
In memory of community volunteer Sheila Jones.
Evergreen House Music Fund (2012)
In memory of Dorothy Alsop, longtime volunteer.
St. Martins Anglican Church fund (2012)
Establish through a bequest from Harold Stringer,
a former director of the foundation, and parishioner.
Ward Animal Fund* (2006), revised 2014)
Dennis and Valerie Ward left the residue of their estate to support animal welfare services on the North Shore.
Colin Jones Memorial Fund (2006)
To honour the memory of Colin Jones, provides support for ELL programs and scholarships.
Community Outreach & Sustainability
Operating Fund (1987)
This fund was set up by the North Shore Community Foundation to provide an ongoing, stable source of funding for the operations of the Foundation.
Emergency & Disaster Relief Support Fund (North Shore)
Formerly known as the Covid-19 Emergency Fund
Community Leadership
North Shore Community Impact Fund* (2008)
formerly North Shore Mayor’s Trust.
*NSCF signature fundraiser, the NSCF Golf Tournament provides funding to both the designated recipient(s) in the given year and contributes proceeds to the community fund. The income is used to support emerging social and environmental issues and needs on the north shore, as determined by the Foundation.
Donor Advised
North Shore Waterfront Industries Fund (2019)
Established jointly by Neptune Terminals, SSA Marine, Kinder Morgan Terminals, Fibreco Export and Seaspan to support local agencies providing services to meet the social needs of children and families on the North Shore.
NEW! Micheal Boehm Community First Fund (2024)
Established by the NSCF Board to honour long-standing service as Board president and chair of the golf fundraiser.
NEW! Seymour Golf Community Fund (2025)
To support community focused initiatives and engagement
Community
supports annual granting program
Marie Pearce (Founders’) Fund* (1989)
Marie Pearce was a key force in establishing the North Shore Community Foundation and served as its first president.
Olga Kempo Women's Fund* (1990)
A founding director and educator in women’s studies and leadership.
Founders’ Cultural Fund* (1991)
The Founding Directors established this fund to enhance cultural programming on the North Shore.
DNV Centennial Heritage Fund* (1992)
Fund For Children* (1995)
Established by Trevor Gabeldu.
North Shore Union Board of Health Fund (1998)*
Supporting healthy community initiatives.
Together Against Violence Fund* (2005)
Heed Youth Sports Fund* (2013)
Scholarships
Seanna and Nicole Strongman Memorial Awards (1992) Established by the family
North Vancouver Rotary Awards (1993)
Judy Dennis Emerging Artists Training Fund (1994)
North Vancouver Minor Hockey Scholarship fund (1996)
City Of North Vancouver Youth Centennial Scholarships (2008)
NEW! DNV Firefighters Charitable Society Scholarship (2025)