Media Kit

About Calgary Foundation

Since 1955, Calgary Foundation (CF) has been nurturing a healthy, vibrant, giving and caring community. facilitates collaborative philanthropy by making powerful connections between donors and community organizations for the long-term benefit of Calgary and area. In 2016-17, Calgary Foundation saw $26.0 million in new contributions, had an asset base of $925.6 million and granted $40.2 million to 896 charitable organizations.

• Calgary Foundation provides Grants, to support organizations in the areas of Arts & Heritage, Human Services, Education, Environment, Health and Neighbourhoods.
• Calgary Foundation plays a Community role in areas of public policy development, community convening and problem solving, ultimately serving as a catalyst for positive change, now and for future generations.
• Approximately 100 volunteers serve on the Foundation Board and the Audit, Governance, Investment, Grants Advisory and Professional Advisor Committees.
• Donors and the community expect accountability and integrity from the Foundation and the Calgary Foundation is skilled at delivering these qualities. A competent Investment Committee ensures donors’€™ capital is invested prudently and returns are maximized within acceptable levels of risk.
• Calgary Foundation is in a unique position as an umbrella organization that works with the broad community in a non-competing way. It is a resource for the philanthropic and charitable communities, and those that serve these individuals and groups.

Foundation Fast Facts 2016 – 2017

• $26.0 million received in new gifts
• Asset base of $925.6 million
• $40.2 million granted to 896 charitable organizations
• 64 new Funds established

Vision

To build a healthy and vibrant community where everyone belongs.

Mission

We inspire philanthropy, support the charitable sector and build a permanent endowment to address the current and future needs of people in our community.

Logos

Guide to CF Logo Usage

Recognition Guidelines

Calgary Foundation Logo

We ask that a copy of any publication or signage that featuring the Calgary Foundation logo is sent to us PRIOR to publication. Please contact the Communications Department for review.

Calgary Foundation Logo Package [ZIP]

Community Knowledge Centre (CKC) Member Logo

Please download the logos below to recognize your organization’s CKC membership on your website and on social media using #CKCYYC

For how to best use the logo, click HERE. Questions? Contact our Communications Department.

CKC Logo Package [ZIP]

Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Fund Logos

Please download the logos below for recognition purposes. Questions? Contact our Communications Department.

Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Fund Logo Package [ZIP]

Neighbour Grants & Stepping Stones Logos

Please download the logos below for recognition purposes. Questions? Contact our Communications Department.

Neighbour Grants: [JPG]

Stepping Stones Logo Package: [ZIP]

Vital Signs Survey Social Media Kit: [ZIP]

Please download our social media kit to promote the Vital Signs survey using #VitalSignsYYC Questions? Contact our Communications Department