Huronia Community Foundation

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Record #: MID0522 Last Modified: 30 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 30 Apr 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address357 King St
Midland, ON L4R 3M7
 
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LocationMidland
IntersectionYonge St & King St
Office Phone705-527-5554
E-Mailinfo@huroniacommunityfoundation.com
Websitewww.huroniacommunities.com
Contact Information
Primary ContactMary MacIntyre, Administrative Assistant
Alternate ContactPatricia Copeland, Executive Director
Description & Services
DescriptionThe Huronia Community Foundation provides a means of keeping charitable donations within the community. The Foundation does not compete with other charities. The Foundation provides an opportunity for donors to ensure support of their favourite charity in perpetuity or to use the expertise of the Foundation to identify areas of greatest need.  
The Foundation supports initiatives from a broad spectrum of interests including arts and culture, health, education, sports and recreation, social services and the environment 
 
Mission  
1. To promote philanthropy in our communities  
2. To build and prudently manage community endowments  
3. To delight donors through exceptional service  
4. To grant monies with integrity, sensitivity and creativity  
5. To connect philanthropy to community needs  
 
Guiding Principles 
1. To incorporate recognized leaders whose skills bring leadership to the community.  
2. To nurture and build on our community's strengths and assets.  
3. To form, encourage and support collaborations and partnerships.  
4. To diversify grants.  
5. To be open and accessible, fair and objective, flexible and timely.  
6. To evaluate our activities to improve our skills and knowledge and to share key findings with others.  
These guiding principles are essential to our role as credible and reputable stewards of community resources. 
 
Objectives  
1. To enhance the quality of community life.  
2. To attract gifts today that will help tomorrow.  
3. To be imaginative and proactive.  
4. To be able to grant $100,000 annually in the near future.  
Community Foundations - By the Community for the Community  
 
Huronia Community Foundation is a Registered Charity #890875727RR0001
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
DatesYear round
Areas ServedGeorgian Bay Township ; Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Tay ; Tiny
ApplicationPhone, e-mail or visit web site
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityNot Accessible
MeetingsMonthly board meeting
Established2000
ElectionsSept Annually