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The objectives of the Norfolk Community Foundation are to receive, maintain, manage,
control and
use donations for the following:
The advancement of education
The relief of poverty
Capital projects
For other purposes beneficial to the communities of Norfolk County
- Donate stocks with capital gains
- Life insurance policy naming NCF as beneficiary
- NCF recognized in personal wills
- Disposition of estates over a number of years
- Create a named or family fund
- Create a corporate endowment
GENERAL FUND DONATIONS
If you would like to donate to our “General Funds” account that is managed by our Board of Directors, please click the icon below and follow the instructions. Your donation will join hundreds of others that help our community in so many ways.
Working to help our community through your donation.
Your donation is permanent and will continue to give to the community for generation.
You can help one charity or a number of charities with your gift to thefoundation... it is your choice.
You choose how you want to give based on your financial and charitable goals.
Your gift stays in our community and helps where you want it to or where it's needed most.
Knowing your gift will make a difference in our community for generations to come makes us an easy choice.
The funds are professionally managed to ensure good return at minimal cost, subjected to an annual audit and public AGM.
Community leaders serve on the volunteer Board of Directors, which oversees the activities of the Foundation
Your gift results in tax savings for you and your estate.
You can be recognized as a donor or remain anonymous.
Featured Funds
Matt O'Donnell Fund
Matt O'Donnell was in the prime of his life when he passed away tragically in the fall of 2017. Matt had an enormous heart and was a great sportsman and community volunteer. Matt was a firefighter and paramedic. He was especially interested in helping children with special needs. He left his many friends and family far too soon. A memorial donor advised fund has been created in Matt's name. Matt's family will act as donor advisors to ensure annual donations are directed to causes that would have been special to him.
Doug and Starr
Doug and Starr Demeyere were exceptional community builders and supporters. From sponsoring teams, helping individuals, donating to community charities or working on volunteer boards, the Demeyere's could always be counted on to be front and centre with their support. Unfortunately they passed away in a house fire in 2015. A memorial donor advised fund has been created to continue the good works of Doug and Starr. Their children Derek and Khristy are the donor advisors selecting donations made from this fund.
Bursaries and Scholarships
We now have a number of endowed funds, whereby the income earned on the principal amount is available for use by the Foundation for qualified activities specified by the contributors or the Board of Directors. These endowed funds include the following:
ROTARY CLUB OF SIMCOE WATTS SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a Norfolk County graduating student entering a post-secondary education program and pursuing an education in the arts.
MABLE O'BRIAN SCOLLARSHIP
Awarded to a Norfolk County graduating student entering a post-secondary education program and pursuing an education in the arts.
MARY ANN McKEE SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a Norfolk County graduating student entering a post-secondary education program and pursuing an education in the arts.
ROTARY CLUB OF SIMCOE WATTS SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a Norfolk County graduating student entering a post-secondary education program and pursuing an education in the arts.
Kilpatrick Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a Norfolk County graduating student entering a post-secondary education program and advancing in the studies of business.
W.B. & Christie Jackson Fund
Advance and promote undertakings of a cultural, educational and environmental nature.
Hazel Race Education Fund
Initially established by John Race and subsequently partnered with Norfolk General Hospital with a focus on furthering the education of NGH staff.
Harry B. Barrett Fund
Awarded to a college, undergraduate or graduate level student towards their study, identification and/or monitoring of terrestrial and/or freshwater natural heritage features within Norfolk County.
Sarah Wallace Award Fund
Awarded to a SCS graduating student entering a post-secondary education program and advancing in the health field.