Since 1955, Calgary Foundation has been nurturing a healthy, vibrant, giving and caring community.

To identify needs and address community issues, Calgary Foundation develops networks that transcend special interests, providing knowledgeable and effective grants in the areas of Arts & Heritage, Social Services, Education, Environment, Health and Wellbeing, and grassroots community initiatives.

Our Vision

To build a healthy and vibrant community where everyone belongs.

Our 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.

Our Values

  • Accountability – We are answerable to the community and our stakeholders for our practices and results.
  • Compassion – We care about people and consider individual and community wellbeing.
  • Excellence – We aspire to exceptional performance and are committed to best practices.
  • Inclusiveness – We embrace diverse knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and encourage collaborative communities.
  • Integrity – We are trustworthy, honest, reliable and ethical.

Read more in our 2024 Annual Report