Unique Donor Opportunities
The St. Albert Community Foundation offers flexibility and unique advantages to donors. Donors can choose the following options for their donations:
The St. Albert Community Foundation has entered into a series of agreements with donors and the Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) by which the ECF has agreed to administer the following funds including any additional contributions received by the Foundation or the ECF. These funds are pooled with the assets of the ECF and may consist of money market funds, bonds, and debentures, mortgage funds, real estate investment trusts, or domestic and foreign equities. During the year, the Foundation received funds of $744,112 (2018 – $81,829) from various donors that were transferred to the ECF.
Under the terms of the agreements, the endowment funds are characterized as permanent endowments and are recorded in the accounts of the ECF along with any income earned on the funds. Accordingly, the endowment assets and income are not recognized in the financial statements of the St. Albert Community Foundation. A portion of the income from the funds is paid to the Foundation in the form of grants on an annual basis for administration by the Directors of the Foundation in accordance with the objectives set out in the original donation agreements.
These endowment funds may be transferred back to the Foundation with the consent of the original donor.
Restrictions relating to the distributions from the endowment and non-endowment funds are described below:
Community – Donors indicate that distributions are to be made according to the Foundation’s general distribution policies and guidelines, primarily in response to applications received from community agencies.
Field of interest – Donor agreements indicate the area(s) of special interest for support.
Scholarships bursaries and awards – Scholarships, bursaries, and awards are granted to students for a wide range of continuing education opportunities.
Designated – Donors indicate one or more specific charities to support.
Donor-advised – Donors consult with the Foundation and regularly advise regarding the distributions from these funds.
Combined Purpose – Donors indicate that portions of the net proceeds are to be distributed using some different strategies including discretionary, donor-advised, and designated.
Community Funds
Board Directed: The Community Fund provides the Foundation with the flexibility each year to decide where the earnings can be used most effectively to meet the community’s needs as they change from generation to generation. Through this general community fund, the Foundation is able to build a solid endowment to support funding needs in the community, today and virtually forever.
Board Directed: The St. Albert Help Society was an initiative of a conscientious group of St. Albert citizens committed to ensuring that those of advanced age and failing health could stay at their own homes as long as possible. The group funded projects which would enable respite care and care-giver relief as well as other aids to the infirm. The St. Albert Community Foundation is honored to have been provided an endowment by the Society to continue to pursue these noble objectives.
Field of Interest Funds
Donor agreements indicate the area(s) of special interest for support.
Board Directed: The fund was established to help individuals achieve success in learning French through opportunities at all educational levels. Highest priority is given to supporting Qualified Donees that promote and support educational opportunities for young Canadians to learn and use the French language.
Board Directed: This fund was established by the City of St. Albert to celebrate the life of Constable David Wynn, a respected member of the RCMP stationed in St. Albert. The intent and purpose of the Fund is to support Qualified Donees that undertake charitable activities that assist in the participation in cultural, educational, and/or athletic experiences, and or promote community safety and security for residents of St. Albert.
This Fund was established in memory of Jackie Heitzman to support the education of individuals pursuing careers in music.
Board Directed: Funds for services and programs related to youth at risk.
Board Directed: This fund was created with the proceeds of an event hosted by the Foundation which highlighted the challenges of youth mental health. The intent of this Fund is to support the care, treatment, preventative and educational programs and provide support to youth and their families.
Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards Funds
Scholarships, bursaries, and awards are granted to students for a wide range of continuing education opportunities.
Donor Directed. Annual Scholarship Program: Growing up deeply rooted in the St. Albert community, Erin James was known by her classmates and teachers at Bellerose Composite High School for her genuine, thoughtful nature. For scholarship criteria, click here. (sacf.ca/scholarships/)
Board Directed. Annual Scholarship Program: Patricia Trudeau made a gift in her will to establish a permanent endowment scholarship to provide support for post-secondary education for students who show promise in their chosen Fine Arts & Design field. For information on the award criteria, click here (sacf.ca/scholarships/)
Donor Directed. Annual Scholarship Program: The Shea-Lynn McGaw “Be Strong, Never Give Up” scholarship is presented annually to a volleyball player who demonstrates a “never give up” mindset. Click here for information about the scholarship criteria. (sacf.ca/scholarships/)
Board Directed. Annual Scholarship Program: This Fund provides scholarships in memory of Logan Hunter, Jaxon Joseph, Conner Lukan, and Stephen Wack. For the scholarships criterias click here (sacf.ca/scholarships)
Donor Directed. Annual Scholarship Program: This Fund was established by the Dennis Family in honour of Stanley Dennis. This is a donor-directed fund in support of youth initiatives. The fund provides annual scholarships in the names of Stanley, Katherine and Christopher Dennis to graduating students at Paul Kane High School. Click here for the scholarships criterias. (sacf.ca/scholarships/)
Designated Funds
Donors indicate one or more specific charities to support.
Donor Directed: This Fund has been established to support the work of the St. Albert Public Library in its purchase of library books.
Donor Directed: Established to create a permanent endowment fund to honour and continue the legacy of caring of KDM Helping Hands in the community.
Donor Directed: Funds to secure the future viability and vitality of the library by supporting major programs and projects, including new library facilities.
Donor Directed: Funds to secure the future viability and vitality of SAIF through the support of their work in education, support and advocacy for those individuals and families who live in difficult circumstances, including but not limited to domestic violence.
Donor-Advised Funds
Donors consult with the Foundation and regularly advise regarding the distributions from these funds.
Recipients are selected from community applications from Qualified Donees or identified by the Brick Family.
As a donor advised fund, recipients are selected from community applications or identified by the McPhersons.
As a donor advised fund, recipients are selected from community applications from Qualified Donees or identified by the Charrois Family.
This fund is a donor advised family fund established by Kent and Cari Davidson.
The Fischer Family Fund is a donor advised fund established by Brian and Rosanna Fischer, supporters of the St. Albert Community Foundation. Recipients are selected from community applications or identified by the Fischer Family.
This donor advised fund was established by Ed and Jackie Heitzman with the intent to support qualified donees that enhance the quality of life for those living in the St. Albert region geographic area.
Recipients are selected from community applications or identified by the Jamison Family.
This fund is a donor advised family fund. Recipients are selected from community applications from Qualified Donees or identified by the Macrae Family.
This donor advised fund was established by the Petter family with the intent to support qualified donees that enhance the quality of life for those living in the St. Albert region geographic area.
This donor advised fund was established by Neil and Kristi Rouse. Recipients are selected from community applications or identified by the Rouses.
Combined Purpose Funds
Donors indicate that portions of the net proceeds are to be distributed using some different strategies including discretionary, donor-advised, and designated.
The intent and purpose of the Fund is to enhance the quality of life for those living in the St. Albert and Edmonton area and to respond to community priorities and emerging community needs.
The charitable intent and purpose of this Fund is to reflect the Christian values of the Founders through the support of Christian based organizations undertaking charitable activities and/or support Qualified Donees that assist individuals experiencing illness, disability, or mental health challenges.
This Fund was established by Shelemey Insurance & Financial Planning Ltd. to support the work of Qualified Donees in enhancing the wellbeing of those living in the St. Albert region geographic area.
Board Directed: The Save Our Space Camp Legacy Fund was created as a legacy to an incredible fundraising effort put forth by a group of determined parents and students. Since early 2013, four St. Albert Elementary Schools (Muriel Martin Elementary, Leo Nickerson Elementary, Ronald Harvey Elementary and Keenooyshayo Elementary) had set forth to plan a trip of a lifetime for grade 5 and 6 students. The intent of the Fund is to support children and youth in the St. Albert Community.
Emerging Funds
Donors commit to building their fund within a ten year time frame.
This Fund is a donor advised family fund established by Doug and Carol Campbell.
This Fund is a donor advised family fund established by Roy and Sandra Fenton.
