How to Donate
Your unrestricted gift to the Wood Buffalo Community Fund will support emerging and priority needs within Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
OR, you can create a fund to address a specific local need by doing one of the following:
Directing your gift to a personal field of interest to support important areas of community life, or;
Choosing a specific local charity or charities to support each year.
You can donate almost any type of personal asset: cash, shares/mutual funds, an insurance policy, or a gift in a will.
The federal and provincial governments offer generous tax credits for donating to registered Canadian charities like the Wood Buffalo Community Foundation. Be sure to get advice from your own legal and tax advisors before making any gift so you are making the best possible choices for your family, estate and strategic tax situation.
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Our initial fundraising goal is $10 million of endowed funds. Four percent of our endowed funds are granted annually to qualified registered charities in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, in the areas of education, social and health programs, arts and culture, environment, sports and recreation, and emerging community needs. Our investment and administrative costs are kept low to ensure maximum community impact.
As we build our assets to make grants available to charitable organizations in our communities, we’ll ensure your gift supports community organizations and causes that align with your interests and passions. Whatever you want to accomplish, we’ll work with you to realize your vision for a strong, resilient Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
If you plan to donate over $10,000 please contact Gaylene Weidlich, Executive Director by phone (780) 598-2050 or office@wbcfoundation.ca to discuss the options available to you.
