Funds

Hilary and Dean Coates knew of the Guelph Community Foundation before most of us did. Hilary was an accountant early in her career when a mentor wisely invited her to join the Board in the founding days of the foundation.

Joan McVean volunteers with Community of Hearts and in honour of her friend, Denise, Joan established the Community of Hearts Scholarship Fund. What inspired Joan to set up this scholarship fund? In Joan’s own words: Denise was born in 1921

“I’m going to make my mark by helping others because I like being kind to people and helping.  I can help by starting over again with them or smiling.  That is how I’m going to make my mark!”  -Kayla  Kayla

Royal City Science sparks curiosity and a love of science. They are on a mission to build a new state-of-the-art science centre for southwestern Ontario. This facility will welcome the future scientist and the science-curious to experience interactive exhibitions, discover

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for families immigrating to Canada, choosing Guelph as their home. Michael Delisle and Sandra McCormick married in 1973. They shared a knowledge and appreciation of their families’ immigration stories, understanding the promise Canada

This fund was established within the Guelph Community Foundation in 2024-2025,in memory of Andrew John Bloomfield, founder of Bridges in 2004. Gerald and Elizabeth Bloomfield of Guelph, moved by the recent death of their son Andrew aged 55, are initiating

This fund supports the pursuit of establishing a permanent site for the Remorse Sculpture. Public art unites us in reflection. Join the Nieuwland family in the pursuit of bringing the Remorse Sculpture to our community. This piece is a semi

By donating to the Smith Heritage Education Fund, you make a lasting gift to help aspiring students fulfil their dreams to improve the world. This endowed fund will generate funds forever to provide a regular scholarship, bursary or award to